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Investment Properties for Sale in La Verkin, Utah
La Verkin sits on the bench above the Virgin River about 20 minutes from the south entrance of Zion National Park, and that geography is the whole investment thesis. The town of roughly 4,500 functions as an affordable bedroom community for workers in Hurricane, St. George, and Washington, while doubling as overflow lodging territory for the four-plus million people who visit Zion each year. Entry prices still run below Hurricane and well below St. George, which means cash-flow math on long-term rentals tends to pencil better here than almost anywhere else in Washington County. The housing stock skews older — a lot of 1960s-1980s ranchers on quarter-acre and larger lots — which also opens the door to value-add and light renovation plays.
Investors typically look at three plays in La Verkin: long-term rentals serving the local workforce, short-term rentals targeting Zion visitors (where city ordinances and zoning permit), and buy-fix-hold properties capturing forced appreciation. Climate matters for underwriting — summer highs run 100°F+ and winters are mild, so HVAC condition and roof age move the numbers. Water is the other variable: some properties run on culinary water, others on shares or wells, and that affects both insurance and resale. Property tax rates in Washington County remain among the lowest in Utah, which helps net returns. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in La Verkin.
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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Common questions
About investment properties in La Verkin.
What kinds of investment properties show up in La Verkin? ▾
The mix usually includes older single-family homes on larger lots that work as long-term rentals, a handful of duplexes and small multi-family buildings along State Street and the residential blocks off Center Street, and occasional fix-and-flip candidates from the 1960s-1980s housing stock. You'll also see properties marketed for short-term rental potential given the Zion National Park traffic just 20 minutes up SR-9.
Does La Verkin allow short-term rentals? ▾
La Verkin City has been more permissive about nightly rentals than neighboring Hurricane or Springdale, but rules have shifted over the years and zoning matters. Before assuming a property can run as an Airbnb, verify current STR ordinances with the city and confirm the specific parcel's zoning. Some HOAs in newer subdivisions also restrict rentals under 30 days.
What kind of rents can a long-term rental pull in La Verkin? ▾
Three-bedroom single-family rentals in La Verkin generally run in the $1,700-$2,300 range depending on age, condition, and lot size, with two-bedroom units lower. Demand is steady from workers commuting to Hurricane, St. George, and the Zion tourism corridor, and vacancy tends to be tight across Washington County.
How does La Verkin compare to Hurricane or St. George for investors? ▾
La Verkin entry prices typically run lower than Hurricane and noticeably lower than St. George, which improves cash-flow math. The trade-off is a smaller rental pool, older housing stock, and fewer new-construction options. Investors who don't mind some deferred maintenance often see better cap rates here than in the polished St. George subdivisions.
Are there fix-and-flip opportunities in town? ▾
Yes — La Verkin has a stock of homes built in the 1960s and '70s that come to market needing kitchens, baths, HVAC, and cosmetic updates. ARVs are supported by buyers priced out of Hurricane and Washington. Just budget realistically for older septic systems, aging electrical panels, and the occasional well-water property on the outskirts.
What should I check before buying a rental here? ▾
Confirm water rights and whether the property is on culinary water or a private well, verify the septic vs. sewer situation, and check the roof and HVAC age — summer highs push past 100°F and AC failures during peak season are costly. Also pull the city's current rental licensing and STR rules so you know exactly what you can do with the property.