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Homes Under $300,000 in Kanab, Utah
Kanab's price points still surprise buyers coming from Salt Lake, St. George, or out of state. While Washington County and even Cedar City have pushed well past $400K for entry-level homes, Kanab and the surrounding Kane County towns of Fredonia, Big Water, and Glendale still turn up manufactured homes, older brick ranches, and smaller cabins under $300K. Most of what shows up at this price is either a smaller footprint (under 1,400 square feet), a home needing some updating, land-only or manufactured housing on owned land, or property a bit further out from Kanab's compact downtown grid near Center Street. Given Kanab's role as the gateway to Zion, Bryce, the Grand Staircase, and Lake Powell, a lot of activity in this range comes from buyers eyeing short-term rental potential or a simple basecamp for red-rock country rather than a full-time primary residence.
Inventory at this level moves fast and doesn't sit long, since it appeals to first-time buyers, retirees downsizing, and investors alike. Kane County's rural water and septic systems, unpaved road access on some parcels, and limited high-speed internet in outlying areas are worth checking before you fall for a listing photo. Kanab High School and Kanab Elementary serve the local district, and commutes to St. George (about 90 minutes) or Cedar City (roughly an hour) factor into whether a sub-$300K home works as a daily driver or a weekend property. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
July 2026 · Kanab market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Kanab right now.
Median sale
$465,000
5 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
117 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
95.1%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
45
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $300k in Kanab.
What kind of home can I actually get for under $300K in Kanab? ▾
At this price point in Kanab, expect older single-wides and manufactured homes on permanent foundations, small 2-bedroom site-built houses from the 1970s-80s in the original townsite, and the occasional condo or townhome. Lot sizes vary widely — some sub-$300K listings sit on a quarter acre near downtown, others are double-wides on an acre out toward Johnson Canyon.
Is $300K considered affordable in Kanab right now? ▾
It's the lower end of the local market. Kanab's median sale price has been running in the high $400s to low $500s, pushed up by out-of-state buyers and the short-term rental crowd chasing proximity to Zion and the Grand Canyon. Anything under $300K tends to move quickly and usually needs cosmetic work or has square footage under 1,400.
Can I use a sub-$300K Kanab home as a short-term rental? ▾
Maybe, but check the zoning before you write an offer. Kanab City has specific overlay zones where nightly rentals are permitted, and homes outside those zones can't legally operate as STRs. Many of the cheaper listings sit in residential-only areas, so verify with the city planning department rather than relying on what a listing says.
Are there HOA fees to watch for in this price range? ▾
Most sub-$300K detached homes in Kanab have no HOA, but condos and townhomes near downtown or out by the golf course usually do — typically $150 to $300 a month. Manufactured homes in lot-lease parks come with monthly lot rent that can run $400-$600, which lenders will factor into your debt-to-income.
How's the well and septic situation on cheaper rural listings? ▾
Properties just outside Kanab city limits — toward Mt. Carmel Junction or down toward Fredonia — often run on private well and septic. Get the well flow tested and the septic inspected during your due diligence. Water rights in Kane County are tight, so confirm any shares convey with the property.
What's the property tax picture in Kane County? ▾
Kane County property taxes are among the lower rates in Utah, roughly 0.5% to 0.6% of assessed value for a primary residence with the owner-occupied exemption. A $280,000 home taxed as a primary runs about $1,400-$1,700 a year. Non-primary and short-term rental properties lose the exemption and pay closer to double that.