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Investment Properties for Sale in Manila, Utah
Manila sits on the Utah shore of Flaming Gorge Reservoir, and that single fact drives most of the investment case here. Daggett County pulls in anglers, boaters, and houseboat renters from May through September, and short-term rental demand in town spikes hard around the reservoir's peak season. Cabins and small homes near Highway 43, the marina turnoffs, and the Flaming Gorge Recreation Area tend to draw the strongest booking numbers, since visitors want to be within a short drive of Cedar Springs Marina or Lucerne Valley. Daggett County is Utah's least populated county, so inventory is thin — a handful of listings can represent a meaningful share of what's available at any given time, and cash buyers or those with pre-approval in hand move faster here than in bigger markets.
What separates Manila from a typical Utah rental market is the seasonality: this is a summer-and-fall destination first, with winter bringing snowmobilers and ice fishermen but far less traffic than July and August. Investors should think in terms of a shoulder-season strategy rather than year-round occupancy, and factor in that Daggett County's rural setting means well water, septic systems, and propane heat are common instead of city utilities. Property management options are limited locally, so many owners self-manage or work with a regional company out of Vernal or Rock Springs. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in and around Manila.
June 2026 · Manila market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Manila right now.
Median sale
$165,000
1 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
26 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
91.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
17
active + pending
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Common questions
About investment properties in Manila.
What kinds of investment properties trade in Manila? ▾
The most common income properties are small cabins and homes used as short-term rentals, plus a handful of motels, RV parks, and marina-adjacent commercial parcels. Raw recreational land also changes hands for buyers wanting to build a custom cabin or rental. Lakefront and view lots near Lucerne Valley Marina command the strongest premiums.
Are short-term rentals legal in Manila? ▾
Daggett County has historically been friendly to nightly rentals and Manila does not have a city STR ban. Owners still need to register for transient room tax with the state and county, carry appropriate insurance, and follow any HOA rules if the property sits in a platted subdivision. Always verify current rules with the county recorder before closing.
What does a typical rental season look like? ▾
Peak demand runs from late May through early October, with the strongest weeks tied to the Burning Man-style summer holidays, fishing tournaments, and Labor Day. Winter bookings exist for ice fishing and snowmobiling but are a fraction of summer revenue. Most owners budget around a 5-6 month earning window.
How does financing work for an STR up here? ▾
Conventional second-home loans work if you plan to use the property personally part of the year; true DSCR or commercial loans apply if it is purely a rental. Appraisals can be slower because comparable sales are limited in a small market, so build extra time into your contract. Local lenders out of Vernal often handle Daggett County deals faster than national banks.
What are property taxes and utilities like? ▾
Daggett County property tax rates are among the lower ones in Utah, though the primary residence exemption does not apply to pure rentals, which raises the assessed taxable portion. Many cabins run on propane and well/septic rather than municipal services, so factor in tank fills and seasonal water shutoffs when projecting expenses.
How do I handle management from out of town? ▾
Most absentee owners use a Vernal or Green River-based property manager for cleaning, guest turnover, and winterization, with fees typically running 20-30% of gross rents for full service. Self-management via Airbnb or Vrbo is doable if you have a reliable local cleaner and a handyman on call, since same-day service from Salt Lake is not realistic.