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Homes with Pools for Sale in Moab, Utah
Moab sits in Utah's high desert at about 4,000 feet, where summer afternoons routinely push past 100°F from June through early September. That climate is exactly why a private pool changes how a home lives here — the swim season runs roughly May through October, longer than almost anywhere else in the state, and a backyard pool becomes the main outdoor room when the slickrock is too hot to hike midday. Pool homes in Moab cluster in a few areas: the Spanish Valley benches south of town toward Old City Park, the newer subdivisions off Mill Creek Drive, and rural acreage parcels stretching toward La Sal Junction where lot sizes allow for larger setups with casitas and outdoor kitchens.
Buyers shopping pool properties in Moab fall into two camps: full-time residents who want relief from the desert heat after a day on the trails, and second-home owners running short-term rentals where a pool is a serious revenue driver near Arches and Canyonlands. Grand County's STR rules are strict and overlay-specific, so the rental angle only works on properly zoned parcels — worth confirming before you write an offer. Water rights and culinary water tie-ins also matter more here than in wetter parts of Utah, since pool fill and evaporation add up fast in the dry air. Price points for pool homes typically start in the upper $600s for modest in-town properties and run well past $1.5M for view lots with pools on acreage. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · Moab market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Moab right now.
Median sale
$645,000
10 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
55 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
96.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
138
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with pools in Moab.
How long is the pool season in Moab? ▾
Most owners open pools by early to mid-May and keep them running through late September or October. Daytime highs in July and August average 98-102°F, and even shoulder months like May and September see plenty of 80°F+ afternoons, so usable swim time is roughly five to six months without heating — longer with a heater or solar cover.
Can I run a short-term rental with a pool in Moab? ▾
Sometimes, but Grand County and the City of Moab have tight overlay zones that limit where nightly rentals are legal. A pool adds real nightly-rate value near Arches and Canyonlands, but you need to verify the specific parcel is in an approved STR overlay before assuming the income. Ask the listing agent for the zoning and any existing permit before you offer.
Does pool ownership in Moab come with water restrictions? ▾
Moab pulls culinary water from local springs and wells, and the area has faced drought-driven conservation messaging in recent years. Filling a new pool may require coordination with the city or your water provider, and topping off through summer evaporation (which is significant in the dry air) adds to monthly water bills. There's no outright ban on pools, but plan for higher usage than you'd see on the Wasatch Front.
What kind of price premium do pool homes carry here? ▾
In Moab, a well-built in-ground pool typically adds $40,000-$80,000 to a home's value compared to a similar property without one, and more if the setup includes a spa, covered patio, or casita. The premium is higher on STR-eligible parcels because the pool directly drives nightly rates during the hot months.
Are most Moab pools heated, and what fuel is common? ▾
Many pools here run unheated because the air temps do most of the work from June through August. Owners who want a longer season usually add natural gas heaters where service is available in town, or propane on rural Spanish Valley parcels. Solar covers are popular and cheap to add.
Are there many pool homes on the Moab MLS at any given time? ▾
Inventory is thin — Moab is a small market overall, and pool homes are a niche within it. It's common to see only a handful of active pool listings at once, so buyers often set up saved searches and move quickly when a property matches their criteria. The list below reflects what's active right now.