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Homes with Acreage for Sale in La Sal, Utah
La Sal is high-country ranching territory tucked against the west side of the La Sal Mountains in San Juan County, about 35 miles southeast of Moab. Acreage here means real acreage — five-acre horse setups, 40- and 80-acre hay parcels, and working cattle ranches that run into the hundreds or thousands of deeded acres, often with adjacent forest and BLM grazing permits. Elevations range from roughly 6,500 feet on the lower benches to over 8,000 feet closer to the mountains, which gives you cool summer nights, real winters with plowable snow, and aspen and ponderosa rather than the slickrock you see down in Spanish Valley. Buyers drawn to La Sal are usually trading convenience for space, quiet, and a working landscape where neighbors are measured in miles.
Pricing covers a wide spread because the land itself varies so much. A bare 10-acre lot with a well and power can list in the low six figures, while irrigated parcels with water rights, a livable home, outbuildings, and shop space climb well into the $700K-$1.5M range. Established ranches with senior water rights and grazing allotments trade higher and tend to move through private channels and 1031 buyers. Road access, water source (well, spring, irrigation share, or hauled), power, and septic feasibility all matter more than square footage on properties like these. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in and around La Sal.
May 2026 · La Sal market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in La Sal right now.
Median sale
$158,000
1 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
201 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
102.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
5
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in La Sal.
How much land do La Sal acreage properties typically include? ▾
Parcels here usually run from 5 acres on the small end to 40, 80, or several hundred acres for working ranches and recreational holdings. Many properties border or sit within easy reach of Manti-La Sal National Forest and BLM ground, which effectively extends what you can ride or hunt without owning every acre yourself.
Is water rights an issue I need to ask about? ▾
Yes — in this part of San Juan County, water is the single biggest variable in property value. Confirm whether the listing includes shares in the La Sal Mountain irrigation system, a producing well with a state-approved water right, or a cistern fed by hauled water. The listing agent should be able to provide the water right number for verification with the Utah Division of Water Rights.
What's the elevation and growing season like? ▾
La Sal sits around 7,000 feet, so expect cool nights even in July and a short growing season — roughly late May through mid-September for frost-free days. That climate suits hay, pasture, and cold-hardy gardens rather than row crops, and it keeps summer temperatures 15-20 degrees cooler than Moab down in the valley.
How far is La Sal from Moab and the nearest airport? ▾
Moab is about 35 miles northwest via US-191 and La Sal Loop Road, roughly a 45-minute drive. Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY) north of Moab handles regional flights; Grand Junction is about two hours and offers more commercial options.
Can I run livestock on these properties? ▾
Most acreage parcels in La Sal are zoned for agricultural use and support cattle, horses, sheep, or a small hobby herd. Some listings also come with grazing permits on adjacent forest or BLM allotments, which is a significant asset worth asking about specifically — those permits transfer with conditions and add real carrying capacity.
Is high-speed internet available out here? ▾
Coverage is improving but spotty. Emery Telcom and fixed wireless providers serve parts of the area, and Starlink has become the practical default for remote parcels. Cell signal varies by ridge and draw — verify carrier coverage at the actual building site before assuming you can work remotely from the property.