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Luxury Homes for Sale in Manila, Utah
Manila sits at the north end of Flaming Gorge, a small Daggett County town of a few hundred year-round residents where luxury real estate looks different than it does in Park City or the St. George corridor. Here, high-end buyers are usually after acreage, water access, and privacy rather than a gated subdivision — think custom log and timber-frame homes on five, twenty, or eighty acres, often with views of the reservoir or the Uintas, and sometimes with a shop or barn built for boats, side-by-sides, and horses. Luxury in this market frequently starts in the $700,000s and climbs past $1.5 million for properties with significant acreage, water frontage, or a fully custom build, but the pool of listings at any given time is small since Manila only sees a handful of high-end sales per year.
Buyers drawn to this price point tend to be retirees and second-home owners from the Wasatch Front, Colorado, and Wyoming who want a private base near Flaming Gorge Reservoir for fishing, boating, and hunting without the crowds or price tags of a resort town. Because inventory turns over slowly, well-built luxury properties with good water rights or lake proximity can hold value even in a town this small, and off-grid or hybrid solar setups show up more often here than in Utah's bigger cities given the distance to the grid. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently available in this price range.
August 2026 · Manila market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Manila right now.
Median sale
$440,000
7 closed in August 2026
Median DOM
111 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
92.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
13
active + pending
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Common questions
About luxury homes in Manila.
What counts as a luxury home in Manila, Utah? ▾
Manila is a small Daggett County town of roughly 300 residents, so the luxury tier here usually starts around $700K and runs past $1.5M for larger acreage parcels or Flaming Gorge waterfront. Expect custom log or timber-frame builds, big garages for boats and side-by-sides, and lots measured in acres rather than square feet. You're paying for land, views, and proximity to the reservoir more than finishes alone.
Why do buyers choose Manila over Park City or St. George for a high-end second home? ▾
Manila sits at the north end of Flaming Gorge Reservoir with direct access to 91 miles of water, the Green River tailwater, and the Uinta Mountains. It's quieter and far less crowded than the Wasatch Back resorts, and prices per acre are a fraction of what you'd pay in Summit or Washington County. The trade-off is remoteness — Vernal is about 65 miles south and Salt Lake City is roughly four hours away.
Are there HOAs or covenants on luxury properties around Manila? ▾
Most high-end homes here sit on unrestricted acreage in Daggett County with no HOA, which is part of the appeal for buyers who want barns, shops, or RV storage. A few subdivisions closer to the reservoir, like Lucerne Valley areas, have light covenants. Always check the plat and county records before assuming you can build outbuildings or run short-term rentals.
Can luxury homes in Manila be used as short-term rentals? ▾
Daggett County is generally permissive about nightly rentals compared to Wasatch Front cities, and Flaming Gorge draws strong summer and hunting-season demand. Owners renting to anglers, boaters, and ATV groups can see solid seasonal income from May through October. Confirm current county licensing requirements and lodging tax obligations before underwriting a property on projected rental numbers.
What utilities and infrastructure should I expect at this price point? ▾
Town of Manila properties usually have municipal water and sewer, while acreage homes outside town typically run on private wells and septic systems. Propane is the norm for heat since natural gas service is limited, and high-end builds often include backup generators because winter storms can knock out power. Verify well production and septic permits during due diligence.
How active is the luxury market in Manila right now? ▾
Inventory is thin year-round — the entire town and surrounding lake area might only have a handful of homes above $700K listed at any given time. Well-priced waterfront or view properties tend to move within a season, while remote acreage builds can sit longer. The listings below show what's currently active on the MLS.