bds
|
ba
|
sqft
ac lot
|
car garage
|
|
Homes Under $300,000 in La Verkin, Utah
La Verkin sits along the Virgin River in Washington County, a short drive from Zion National Park and about 20 minutes from St. George. It's long been one of the more affordable towns in the region, and homes under $300,000 still turn up here more often than in Hurricane, Washington City, or Santa Clara. Expect smaller footprints — often 1,000 to 1,600 square feet, built in the 1970s through the 1990s — plus manufactured and modular homes on owned land, and the occasional fixer needing cosmetic work. Lot sizes tend to run larger than newer subdivisions elsewhere in the county, since much of La Verkin was platted before higher-density zoning took hold.
Buyers drawn to this price point are usually priced out of St. George proper or looking for a starter home, a rental property, or a low-maintenance base for weekend trips to Zion. La Verkin's own building department and utilities keep some costs down compared to towns tied into larger regional systems, and the town's small-town feel — one grocery store, a handful of parks, quick access to Highway 9 — appeals to buyers who don't need city amenities at their doorstep. Inventory under $300K moves fast when it appears and can also sit if a home needs real work, so pricing and condition vary widely listing to listing. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
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
45
active + pending
33 matching · page 1 of 2
Active listings
Prefer the map?
See all 33 homes under $300k on a map
Pan around La Verkin and refine by drawing your own boundary.
Common questions
About homes under $300k in La Verkin.
What kind of homes can I actually get in La Verkin for under $300K? ▾
At this price point, expect manufactured homes on owned land, older single-wide or double-wide setups, small 2-3 bedroom site-built homes from the 70s and 80s, or the occasional townhome. Square footage typically falls between 900 and 1,600 sq ft, and many will need cosmetic updates. True turnkey site-built homes under $300K are rare and tend to move within days.
Are manufactured homes a good buy in La Verkin? ▾
They can be, especially if the home sits on land you own (not a leased lot) and has a permanent foundation — that's what most lenders require for conventional financing. La Verkin and the surrounding Hurricane Valley have a fair amount of manufactured housing on private lots, which is part of why the under-$300K segment exists here at all.
How does La Verkin compare to Hurricane or Toquerville on price? ▾
La Verkin generally runs 10-20% cheaper than Hurricane for comparable square footage, and noticeably below Toquerville, which has shifted toward newer custom builds. If your budget caps at $300K, La Verkin and parts of older Hurricane are realistically where to focus in this corridor.
Is the commute to St. George manageable from La Verkin? ▾
Yes. It's roughly 20-25 minutes to St. George via SR-9 and I-15, and traffic is light outside of tourist season weekends. Many buyers here work in St. George or Hurricane and accept the drive in exchange for lower housing costs and quicker access to Zion.
What should I watch for on older homes at this price? ▾
Have an inspector look closely at the roof, HVAC, polybutylene or galvanized plumbing, and the electrical panel — those are the common big-ticket items on La Verkin homes built before 1990. Also check whether the property is on culinary water and sewer or on a septic system, since some outer lots still run septic.
How fast do under-$300K listings move in La Verkin? ▾
Well-priced ones go quickly — often within 7 to 14 days — because this price band attracts both local first-time buyers and out-of-state retirees competing for the same small pool of inventory. Overpriced or heavily dated homes can sit 60+ days until a price cut brings them in line.