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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Mantua, Utah
Mantua is a small mountain valley town tucked just east of Brigham City at the top of Sardine Canyon, and it's one of the few places along the northern Wasatch Front where you can still buy a house with real elbow room without driving two hours from a Costco. The town sits at roughly 5,200 feet around Mantua Reservoir, surrounded by Cache National Forest, with a year-round population under 1,100. Acreage properties here tend to share a few traits: irrigation rights tied to the reservoir or local ditch systems, room for horses or a few head of cattle, and direct access to trails leading into the Wellsvilles and Wasatch-Cache. Winters are colder and snowier than down in Brigham, summers run 10-15 degrees cooler than the valley floor, and the growing season is short but workable for hay, pasture, and cold-hardy orchards.
Buyers shopping acreage in Mantua are usually after one of three things: a horse setup within commuting distance of Logan or Ogden, a quiet build site with mountain frontage, or a hobby farm with enough water to actually irrigate. Lot sizes typically run from half an acre up to about 5 acres inside town, with larger parcels occasionally surfacing on the edges near the canyon or reservoir. Outbuildings, fencing, and water shares matter as much as the house itself, so read listing remarks carefully. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
April 2026 · Mantua market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Mantua right now.
Median sale
$793,000
2 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
77 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.8%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
4
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in Mantua.
How much acreage do most properties in Mantua actually include? ▾
Most acreage listings in Mantua run from roughly half an acre up to 5 acres, with a handful of larger parcels backing toward the foothills or out near Mantua Reservoir. Truly large ranch-sized tracts are rare inside town limits because the valley floor is compact and bordered by Forest Service land. If you need 10+ acres, expect to look at adjacent areas like Honeyville or upper Box Elder County.
Can I keep horses or livestock on Mantua acreage? ▾
Yes, Mantua's zoning is generally agricultural-residential and allows horses, chickens, and small livestock on appropriately sized lots, though specific animal counts depend on parcel size and the town's current ordinance. Check directly with Mantua Town offices before writing an offer if animals are a priority. Many existing properties already have barns, loafing sheds, or fenced pasture in place.
Is the growing season long enough for a hobby farm or orchard? ▾
Mantua sits at about 5,200 feet, so the growing season is shorter than down in Brigham City or Willard, generally late May through mid-September. Cold-hardy fruit (apples, tart cherries, plums) does well, and pasture grass thrives with irrigation. Tomatoes and peppers usually need season extenders like low tunnels or a south-facing microclimate.
What's water like — wells, irrigation shares, or culinary? ▾
Properties inside town typically connect to Mantua's culinary water system, while irrigation often comes from shares tied to the reservoir or local ditch companies. Always verify what shares convey with the property in the title commitment, since irrigation rights drive what you can actually grow or pasture. A well is less common here than secondary irrigation.
How's the commute from Mantua to Brigham City, Logan, or Ogden? ▾
Brigham City is about 7 minutes down Sardine Canyon on US-89/91, Logan is roughly 25 minutes north through Sardine Summit, and Ogden runs about 35-40 minutes south on I-15. Winter storms can slow the canyon, so plan for occasional delays November through March. Many residents work at ATK/Northrop, Pepperidge Farm, or USU.
What price range should I expect for an acreage property in Mantua? ▾
Acreage homes in Mantua generally run from the high $500s for an older home on a smaller lot up past $1.2M for newer custom builds on multiple acres with outbuildings or reservoir-adjacent settings. Land value carries a real premium here because inventory is limited and the town is hemmed in by national forest. Lot size, water rights, and outbuildings drive most of the price spread.