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Homes Under $500,000 in La Verkin, Utah
La Verkin sits along the Virgin River in Washington County, about 20 minutes northeast of St. George and 15 minutes from the Zion National Park entrance at Springdale. That location is why a budget of $500,000 goes further here than in most of the county. In St. George, Ivins, or Santa Clara, the same money often lands you in an older home or a small lot. In La Verkin, it frequently covers a newer single-family home, a townhome, or a sizable lot with RV parking, and a good number of listings sit well below that mark.
Expect red-rock views toward the Hurricane Cliffs and Pine Valley Mountains, summer highs that push past 100 degrees, and mild winters with occasional light snow. Most homes fall within the Washington County School District. Many buyers commute to St. George or Hurricane for work, while others run nightly rentals or work remotely and want quick trail access. Check whether a specific property is in a zone that allows short-term rentals, since city rules and HOA covenants vary. Also look at lot size, irrigation source, and whether the home is on city sewer. Newer subdivisions near the north bench tend to price higher than older streets near the river and Main Street. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market under $500K.
October 2026 · La Verkin market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in La Verkin right now.
Median sale
$349,500
11 closed in October 2026
Median DOM
50 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
37
active + pending
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About homes under $500k in La Verkin.
What kind of home can I actually get in La Verkin for under $500K? ▾
Most listings in this range are 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family homes between 1,400 and 2,000 square feet, typically built in the 1990s through 2010s. You'll also see older block homes on larger lots in the original townsite and some manufactured homes on owned land. Lot sizes tend to run larger than comparable St. George neighborhoods.
How does La Verkin pricing compare to nearby Hurricane or St. George? ▾
La Verkin generally runs $30K–$75K below comparable homes in Hurricane and noticeably below Washington City or Santa Clara. The trade-off is a slightly longer drive to shopping and the I-15 corridor, but proximity to Zion and the Virgin River gorge is a draw for many buyers.
Are there HOA fees on most homes under $500K here? ▾
Many older La Verkin neighborhoods have no HOA at all, which is part of the appeal for buyers who want RV parking, outbuildings, or animals. Newer subdivisions south of town and a few pocket developments do carry modest HOA dues, usually under $40 a month.
What's the property tax rate like in La Verkin? ▾
Washington County primary-residence property tax effective rates run around 0.55–0.65% of market value once the residential exemption is applied. On a $450K primary home, expect roughly $2,500–$2,900 per year. Non-primary (second home) tax bills are roughly 80% higher because the exemption doesn't apply.
Is La Verkin a good fit for short-term rental investors under $500K? ▾
La Verkin itself has strict limits on nightly rentals in residential zones, so it's not the spot for a Zion Airbnb strategy — Virgin and parts of Springdale are where nightly-rental zoning lives. Long-term rentals do well here given the Zion-area workforce and commuters to St. George.
How's the water situation for homes in this price range? ▾
Most La Verkin homes are on city water through the Town of La Verkin, with secondary irrigation shares available in some older neighborhoods for outdoor watering. Secondary water is a real cost-saver in summer, so it's worth asking the listing agent whether a specific property has shares attached.