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Fixer Upper Homes for Sale in Manila, Utah
Manila sits at the north end of Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Daggett County, a high-desert town of a few hundred people about 6,400 feet up and roughly three and a half hours from Salt Lake City. Most of the housing stock here was built between the 1960s and 1990s, when the reservoir and the dam construction first drew workers and recreation cabins to the area. That means a real chunk of what comes up for sale needs some level of work — older roofs that have weathered heavy mountain snow, original kitchens, propane systems that need servicing, and septic or well components past their prime. For buyers willing to swing a hammer or hire it out, the trade-off is access to a part of Utah where land is still relatively affordable and neighbors are scarce.
The appeal is lifestyle-driven: world-class lake trout and kokanee fishing minutes from the front door, the Sheep Creek Geological Loop, and quick access into the Uinta Mountains. Buyers picking up project homes here tend to fall into three camps — retirees building a quiet basecamp, families looking for an affordable second home near the water, and investors targeting summer nightly rentals when Flaming Gorge fills with boaters. Renovation lending (FHA 203(k), HomeStyle) does work in Daggett County, but contractor availability is limited and timelines run longer than on the Wasatch Front. Browse the active listings below to see which project homes are currently on the market in and around Manila.
April 2026 · Manila market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Manila right now.
Median sale
$455,000
2 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
26 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
96.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
15
active + pending
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Common questions
About fixer upper homes in Manila.
How common are fixer-uppers in Manila? ▾
Manila is a small Daggett County town of roughly 300 residents, so total inventory is tiny — often just a handful of active listings at any time. Older cabins, mobile homes on land, and dated stick-built houses from the 1960s-80s make up most of what trades hands, and a fair share need updating. If nothing shows below today, new listings tend to pop up in spring as the Flaming Gorge season picks up.
What kind of repairs should I expect on older Manila homes? ▾
Common issues include aging septic systems (Manila is not on a large municipal sewer grid in most areas), older propane furnaces, single-pane windows, and roofs that have taken a beating from high-elevation snow and UV. Well water is also widespread, so budget for a water test and possible pump or pressure-tank work.
Can I finance a fixer-upper here with a renovation loan? ▾
Yes — FHA 203(k) and Fannie Mae HomeStyle loans both work in Daggett County, and they roll purchase price and repair budget into one mortgage. The catch is finding a local appraiser and contractor willing to drive to Manila, since the town sits about 3.5 hours from Salt Lake. Plan for longer timelines than a Wasatch Front renovation loan.
Is Manila a good place to buy a fixer-upper as a short-term rental? ▾
Flaming Gorge Reservoir is 5 minutes away, which drives strong summer rental demand for boaters, anglers, and Lucerne Valley campers. Daggett County is one of the more permissive Utah counties for nightly rentals, but check the specific zoning on any parcel before you write an offer — rules vary between town limits and unincorporated land.
What's the price range for fixer-uppers in Manila right now? ▾
Dated homes and cabins needing work typically run from the low $200Ks up to around $400K depending on lot size, outbuildings, and proximity to the reservoir. Land-heavy parcels with a tear-down structure sometimes trade closer to raw-land prices. Move-in-ready homes in Manila generally start higher, in the $450K+ range.
How long is the building/repair season at this elevation? ▾
Manila sits at about 6,400 feet, so the practical exterior work window runs roughly May through October. Roofing, concrete, and septic work get tough once nighttime temps drop in November. Interior renovations can run year-round, but factor winter access and contractor travel into your project schedule.