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Koosharem, Utah

New Listings in Koosharem, Utah

Koosharem is a small ranching community in Sevier County, tucked into Grass Valley at about 6,900 feet between Fish Lake National Forest and the Tushar Mountains. The town runs maybe 300 residents on a good year, so new listings here don't hit the MLS every week — when they do, they tend to be older farmhouses on irrigated acreage, mountain cabins near Koosharem Reservoir, or raw building lots aimed at buyers who want elk hunting and trout fishing out the back door. Inventory is thin enough that watching new listings as they post is genuinely the best way to catch something before it goes under contract, especially during summer when out-of-state buyers from Las Vegas and the Wasatch Front start looking for second homes.

What shows up new on the market here usually falls into a few buckets: hay-producing parcels along SR-62, modest single-family homes in the townsite with detached shops, and recreational property bordering BLM or forest service land. Prices swing widely depending on water rights, acreage, and whether a well is already drilled — a buildable lot can list in the five figures while a working ranch with shares in the Otter Creek system runs well into seven. Richfield is about 35 minutes north for groceries and the hospital, and I-70 access at Salina puts you roughly three hours from Salt Lake City. Check the active listings below to see what's posted right now.

April 2026 · Koosharem market

Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Koosharem right now.

Full Koosharem market report
Median sale
$403,750
2 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
139 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
1
active + pending

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Active listings

Common questions

About new listings in Koosharem.

How often do new listings come up in Koosharem?

Koosharem typically sees only a handful of new MLS listings per year because the permanent population is so small. Most activity clusters between April and September when access roads are clear and out-of-area buyers are touring. Setting up a saved search with instant alerts is the practical way to catch new inventory.

What types of properties tend to hit the market first in spring?

Recreational cabins, hunting parcels, and vacant land near Koosharem Reservoir usually list first once the snow melts and photos look good. Working ag properties and homes in the townsite tend to come on slightly later, often tied to hay season timing or when owners finish wintering livestock.

Do new listings here usually include water rights?

Many do, but not all — and the details matter a lot. Shares in Otter Creek Reservoir, Koosharem Reservoir, or local irrigation companies are commonly conveyed with ag parcels, while in-town lots may only carry a culinary connection or a domestic well. Always ask for the water rights breakdown before writing an offer.

Are new construction homes available in Koosharem?

New construction is rare and almost always owner-built rather than tract development. Most new MLS listings are existing homes, cabins, or vacant lots where a buyer would bring their own builder. Permitting goes through Sevier County.

What's a realistic price range for new listings in Koosharem?

Vacant recreational lots have recently listed anywhere from the low $30,000s to around $150,000 depending on size, access, and utilities. Homes on small acreage generally run $300,000 to $600,000, and larger ranches with significant water can list well above that. Pricing here is driven more by land and water than by square footage.

Can I finance a new listing in Koosharem with a standard mortgage?

Homes on conventional residential lots usually finance normally, but anything marketed as a cabin, off-grid property, or large-acreage ranch often requires a portfolio lender, USDA rural loan, or Farm Credit West. Have a lender pre-review the property type before you commit to an offer.