Kanab Utah is located in the southern part of the state at the intersection of State Route 89 and 89 A. This small community is the county seat of Kane County nestled along the Kanab Creek just north of the Arizona State line. It’s home to about 5000 residents situated in the “Grand Circle” area centrally located along the Bryce Canyon National Park, the North rim of the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Pipe Spring National Monument, Vermillion Cliffs National Monument and several other nearby attractions. It practically goes without saying that this is a beautiful part of southern Utah simply surrounded by expansive nature and gorgeous desert landscape.
Whether you’re visiting or looking for a place to settle down, Kanab is a beautiful part of the country, surrounded by towering Navajo sandstone cliffs and vistas, Kanab makes an ideal jumping off point to several local landscapes, national monuments, and beautiful parks. While the town itself is not very large, its central location makes it ideal for nature enthusiasts and those that love to explore the outdoors.
You can probably already imagine all the amazing things to do and see around Kanab, but that’s in the landscape, what about in downtown? This commercial center of a large farming, ranching, and recreational community has often been referred to as “Little Hollywood” because of its filmmaking history over the years.
Movies like Sergeants 3, the old Planet of the Apes, Maverick, and many episodes of the Loan Ranger were filmed in the southern Utah town.
The main downtown areas located north along W. Center St. and South 100 E. You’ll find many restaurants, shops, and markets along this route as well as parks, services, and other amenities. The major residential area is located southwest of downtown as well as several parks and trailheads. The Kanab Airport is also located south along 89 A and the town is about an hour and ½ East of St. George, just minutes from the Arizona border, and about 25 minutes south of Mount Carmel and the Mount Carmel junction.
Residents of Kanab are part of the Kane County school district and the small town has its own elementary school, high school, and middle school. The Big Water school, Lake Powell, Valley Elementary, and Valley high school are also part of the school district.
You’ll find a variety of styles and designs as well as lots and vacant parcels perfect for building your custom home. Lots can start less than $40,000 and single-family homes range anywhere from $120,000 up to $3 million for larger acreages. Because this is a farming community you’ll find many ranches and farms and outlying rural neighborhoods or small little homes and new construction properties right in town. If you’re looking for a quieter pace of life, a tightknit community, and the gateway to southern Utah’s expansive recreational landscape, Kanab certainly delivers.
For more information on homes for sale in Kanab Utah, contact our office today. We love to help you find the perfect home in this community. Let us help you find the perfect Southern Utah home.
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