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Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in La Verkin, Utah
La Verkin sits in the Virgin River gorge between Hurricane and Toquerville, a small Washington County town that got passed over during the last decade's building boom while its neighbors filled in with new subdivisions. That means the older housing stock here — block and stucco homes from the 1970s and '80s, a handful of farmhouses on bigger lots along State Street and 500 North — comes at prices that are hard to find anywhere else within twenty minutes of St. George. Fixer upper buyers are drawn here for the lot sizes as much as the houses themselves; it's common to find a quarter- or half-acre parcel with mature trees, irrigation water rights, and room for horses or a shop, something you rarely get in Washington City or Santa Clara at this price point.
Work needed on these homes runs the usual range for a high-desert town this age: outdated electrical panels, aging swamp coolers that need converting to real AC (a must-do given La Verkin's 100-plus degree summers), galvanized plumbing, and roofs due for replacement. Contractors familiar with Washington County's expansive clay soils and the area's flash-flood drainage rules are worth having on speed dial before you close. A number of these properties also sit near the river bottom, so check FEMA flood mapping and irrigation easements before you get attached to a place. Browse the active fixer upper listings below to see what's currently on the market in La Verkin.
August 2026 · La Verkin market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in La Verkin right now.
Median sale
$518,500
6 closed in August 2026
Median DOM
89 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.2%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
43
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About fixer upper homes in La Verkin.
Why are there so many fixer uppers in La Verkin compared to nearby towns? ▾
La Verkin's housing stock is older on average than Hurricane or Washington City, since it grew slower during the 2000s-2010s building rush. That leaves more original-condition homes from the 1970s-90s still in circulation, plus a few older farmhouses on legacy agricultural lots.
Do these homes come with water rights or shares? ▾
Some of the older lots, especially those along 500 North and closer to the Virgin River, carry irrigation water shares tied to the original agricultural parcels. This isn't universal, so confirm with the title company and don't assume a lot has water rights just because it's large or has mature trees.
What's the biggest renovation cost buyers underestimate here? ▾
HVAC. A lot of these homes still run swamp coolers, which struggle once summer temperatures push past 105 degrees, and converting to a proper AC system with new ductwork can run several thousand dollars. Roofing and updating older electrical panels to handle central air are the next two most common surprises.
Can I get a renovation loan (203k or similar) on a La Verkin fixer upper? ▾
Yes, FHA 203k and conventional renovation loans both work here as long as the home meets base habitability standards and an approved contractor bids the work. Lenders familiar with rural Washington County properties are helpful since some of these homes are on well or septic, which adds an extra inspection step.
Are these homes on city sewer or septic? ▾
It's a mix. Homes closer to La Verkin's core are typically on city sewer and water, while some outlying parcels toward the river or canyon rim still run septic and private well. Always confirm utility hookups during due diligence, since septic repairs or a new well can add real cost to your renovation budget.
Is La Verkin a good long-term investment for a flip or hold? ▾
Its location between Zion National Park and St. George keeps demand steady, and prices remain lower than Hurricane or La Verkin's better-known neighbor Toquerville. Buyers renovating to rent or resell have generally done well here over the past several years as Washington County's population keeps growing, though inventory is thin so patience matters.