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Homes Under $500,000 in Minersville, Utah
Minersville sits in Beaver County about 15 miles west of Beaver off SR-21, a small ranching and farming town of roughly 900 residents tucked between the Mineral Mountains and the Escalante Desert. Under $500K covers most of what trades hands here — older farmhouses on large lots, manufactured homes on an acre or two, newer stick-built homes in town, and the occasional horse property with outbuildings. Because Minersville isn't on a major commuter corridor, prices run well below St. George or Cedar City, and buyers often get more land for the money than they would in Iron or Washington County. The trade-off is distance: Cedar City is about 40 minutes south, Beaver is 20 minutes east, and I-15 is the lifeline for groceries, medical care, and the drive to St. George or Salt Lake.
Lifestyle here is rural and quiet. Minersville Reservoir draws anglers for trout and wakeboarders in summer, the elementary school feeds into Beaver County School District, and most properties run on well and septic rather than city utilities — something worth checking on any listing under this price point. Winters are colder than southern Utah proper (elevation is around 5,300 feet), and summers are dry with cool nights. Buyers in this range tend to be retirees looking for acreage, remote workers wanting space, or families priced out of Cedar City. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market under $500K.
March 2026 · Minersville market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Minersville right now.
Median sale
$400,000
2 closed in March 2026
Median DOM
125 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
96.4%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
1
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Minersville.
What does under $500K actually buy in Minersville? ▾
At this price you can usually find a 3-4 bedroom home on anywhere from a quarter-acre town lot up to several acres outside the village. Manufactured homes on land often land in the $200K-$350K range, while newer site-built homes and horse properties with outbuildings push closer to the $500K ceiling. Acreage and water rights drive price more than square footage out here.
Are most homes on well and septic or city utilities? ▾
It varies by location. Properties inside the Minersville town limits often have municipal water, while anything on acreage outside town typically runs on a private well and septic system. Always confirm water rights and septic inspection during due diligence — well depth and shares in the Minersville Reservoir Irrigation Company can materially affect value.
How long is the commute to Cedar City or Beaver? ▾
Beaver is about 20 minutes east via SR-21, and Cedar City is roughly 40-45 minutes southwest. SUU, the regional hospital, and Costco-style shopping are all in Cedar City. Most residents make the Cedar City run weekly rather than daily.
Is financing harder on rural Minersville properties? ▾
It can be. Manufactured homes built before 1976, properties with significant acreage, or homes with non-permitted additions sometimes don't qualify for conventional loans. USDA Rural Development loans work well in Minersville since the entire area is USDA-eligible, and that's a strong option for buyers under the $500K mark.
How many homes are typically active under $500K here? ▾
Inventory is thin — Minersville is a small market, so it's common to see only a handful of listings active at any given time. The list below updates directly from the MLS, so it reflects what's actually available today rather than a stale snapshot.
Is Minersville a good fit for horse or livestock owners? ▾
Yes, agricultural use is the norm rather than the exception. Many parcels are zoned for horses, cattle, and chickens, and irrigation shares are often included with larger lots. Check the property's irrigation rights and any HOA or zoning restrictions before assuming you can run livestock.