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Homes with Acreage for Sale in La Verkin, Utah
La Verkin is one of the few towns in Washington County where you can still buy a house with real land attached without driving an hour from St. George. Sitting on the bench above the Virgin River at the junction of SR-9 and Highway 17, the town has long been agricultural — orchards, alfalfa, and small horse operations have shaped the lots here for generations. Acreage parcels typically range from one to five acres, with larger holdings out toward the Hurricane Fields and along the bench overlooking the river gorge. Red rock views toward Zion are the norm, not the exception, and many properties carry irrigation shares from the Hurricane Canal Company that make pasture and gardens genuinely workable in the desert climate.
Buyers drawn to La Verkin acreage are usually a mix: families wanting room for horses and chickens, retirees building a single-level custom home with a shop, and remote workers who want the Zion lifestyle without Springdale prices. Summers run hot (highs in the upper 90s through July and August), winters are mild enough for year-round riding, and the elevation around 3,200 feet keeps things noticeably cooler than St. George proper. Power, culinary water, and fiber internet reach most parcels inside city limits, while properties on the edges sometimes rely on wells or shared systems. Browse the active acreage listings below to see what's currently available, and check the lot details carefully — water rights and zoning vary parcel to parcel.
May 2026 · La Verkin market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in La Verkin right now.
Median sale
$420,000
4 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
36 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
95.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
33
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in La Verkin.
How much land typically comes with acreage properties in La Verkin? ▾
Most acreage listings in La Verkin run from half an acre up to 5 acres, with a smaller number of larger parcels in the 10-40 acre range on the outskirts toward Toquerville and the Hurricane bench. The flatter lots near Highway 17 tend to be smaller and irrigated, while the hillside parcels above town are bigger but often dry and rocky.
Do these properties usually come with water rights or irrigation shares? ▾
Many of the older parcels along the Virgin River bottoms carry Hurricane-La Verkin Canal shares, which are valuable for keeping pasture, orchards, or gardens alive through the hot Southern Utah summers. Always confirm share counts and transfer status in the title work — water rights here don't automatically follow the deed and can add real money to the property's value.
Can I keep horses, chickens, or other livestock on La Verkin acreage? ▾
Yes, most acreage zoning in and around La Verkin allows horses, chickens, goats, and similar animals, with the number tied to lot size. Properties in the county pockets outside city limits generally have the loosest restrictions. Check the specific zoning (often RA-1 or A-1) before writing an offer if livestock is a priority.
What's the climate like for working land in La Verkin? ▾
La Verkin sits at about 3,200 feet on the edge of the Mojave-Colorado Plateau transition, so summers run 95-105°F and winters rarely drop below freezing for long. That means a long growing season — pecans, peaches, and grapes all do well here — but irrigation is non-negotiable since annual rainfall is only about 11 inches.
How far is La Verkin from St. George and Zion? ▾
La Verkin is roughly 22 miles northeast of St. George (about 25 minutes via I-15 and Highway 9) and only 15 minutes from the Zion National Park entrance at Springdale. That combination — workforce access to St. George plus weekend recreation at Zion — is a big part of why acreage demand here has stayed strong.
Are these acreage properties on septic and well, or city utilities? ▾
It's a mix. Lots inside La Verkin city limits typically connect to city water and sewer, while larger parcels on the perimeter often run on private wells and septic systems. Septic age, leach field condition, and well production rate (gallons per minute) are all worth verifying during due diligence.