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Golf Course Homes for Sale in Lava Hot Springs, Utah
Golf course homes in Lava Hot Springs put owners a short walk from the fairways at Lava Hot Springs Golf Course, the 9-hole municipal layout that runs along the Portneuf River on the east side of town. Quick note for Utah shoppers: Lava Hot Springs technically sits across the border in Bannock County, Idaho, about two hours north of Logan and a popular weekend spot for Cache Valley and northern Utah buyers chasing a second home. The town itself is tiny — roughly 400 full-time residents — but it pulls in a steady flow of visitors year-round thanks to the geothermal pools, summer tubing on the river, and proximity to Pebble Creek ski area 20 minutes away.
Buyers shopping golf course property here are usually after one of two things: a vacation cabin that doubles as a short-term rental, or a quieter retirement spot with mountain and river views from the back deck. Lot sizes vary widely — some sit on flat in-town parcels near the clubhouse, others perch on the hillside above the course with long views down the Portneuf Valley. Construction ranges from older A-frame cabins to newer custom builds with full basements and detached garages. Inventory tends to stay thin, so serious shoppers should set up alerts and be ready to tour quickly when something opens up. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
April 2026 · Lava Hot Springs market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Lava Hot Springs right now.
Median sale
$350,000
1 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
150 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
1
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About golf course homes in Lava Hot Springs.
Is Lava Hot Springs actually in Utah? ▾
No — Lava Hot Springs sits just over the border in Bannock County, Idaho, about 35 miles southeast of Pocatello and roughly two hours north of Logan, Utah. It shows up on Utah search lists because so many Cache Valley and Wasatch Front buyers shop there for second homes and recreation property. Listings here run on the Snake River Regional MLS, not the Utah systems.
What golf course do homes here back up to? ▾
The main course in the area is Lava Hot Springs Golf Course, a 9-hole municipal layout along the Portneuf River right in town. A short drive away you'll also find Riverside Golf Course in Pocatello and the Highland Golf Course, both 18-hole options that some buyers consider when shopping golf-adjacent property in the region.
How many golf course homes typically come up for sale? ▾
Inventory is thin. Lava Hot Springs is a small town of around 400 year-round residents, and homes directly fronting or backing the course turn over maybe a handful of times per year. Most are second homes or short-term rentals, so timing matters — set up an alert and be ready to move when something hits the market.
Can I use a golf course home here as a short-term rental? ▾
Yes, Lava Hot Springs has long allowed vacation rentals and the town's hot pools and river tubing drive steady year-round demand. Owners should check current city licensing rules and HOA documents if the property sits in a planned community, since some subdivisions have added rental caps in recent years.
Is the course open year-round? ▾
No. Southeast Idaho winters bring snow and sub-freezing temperatures, so the Lava Hot Springs course typically runs from April through October depending on weather. The flip side: winter brings skiers heading to Pebble Creek and soakers heading to the hot pools, which keeps the rental market active even when the fairways are closed.
What price range should I plan for? ▾
Golf-adjacent homes in Lava Hot Springs generally trade in the mid-$400s to $800s, with riverfront or larger custom builds pushing past $1M. Cabin-style properties and townhomes near the course can occasionally be found in the $300s when inventory allows.