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Investment Properties for Sale in Moab, Utah
Moab sits at the doorstep of Arches and Canyonlands, pulls roughly three million park visitors a year, and runs on tourism — which is exactly why it's one of Utah's most active investment markets. The bulk of investor demand here is short-term rental property: condos and homes in zones that allow nightly rentals, mostly clustered in developments like Rim Village, Entrada at Moab, and pockets of Spanish Valley south of town. Grand County and Moab City have tightened STR overlay zoning considerably over the last several years, so the permit attached to a property often matters more than the property itself. A legally permitted nightly rental in the right zone trades at a real premium over an identical home without that entitlement.
Beyond nightly rentals, there's a quieter long-term rental market driven by Moab Regional Hospital staff, BLM and park service employees, river guides, and the service economy that keeps the town running. Inventory is tight, summer heat regularly tops 100°F, and winters are mild enough that shoulder-season bookings (March–May, September–November) often outperform July and August. Property taxes run higher on non-primary homes because Utah's residential exemption doesn't apply, and HOA dues at the resort-style complexes can be meaningful — both numbers belong in any pro forma before you write an offer. Browse the active Moab investment listings below to see what's currently permitted, priced, and 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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Common questions
About investment properties in Moab.
What kind of investment properties does Moab offer? ▾
Most investor activity in Moab centers on short-term rentals serving Arches and Canyonlands visitors — single-family homes, condos at developments like Rim Village or Entrada, and the occasional small multi-family. There's also a smaller market for long-term rentals housing service workers, park employees, and travel nurses at Moab Regional Hospital.
Is short-term rental (STR) zoning available in Moab? ▾
Moab City and Grand County both restrict where nightly rentals are allowed — overlay zones and specific PUDs like Rim Village, Entrada, Solano Vallejo, and Mulberry Grove are the main pockets that permit STRs by right. Outside those zones, new STR permits are generally not being issued, so verify the permit status of any listing before writing an offer.
What kind of occupancy and revenue do Moab STRs typically see? ▾
Peak season runs March through October, with spring and fall shoulder months often outperforming summer because of the heat. Well-managed nightly rentals in permitted zones commonly run 60–75% annual occupancy, with the strongest properties clearing six figures in gross revenue, though management fees, cleaning, and HOA dues take a meaningful bite.
How do property taxes work on a second home or rental in Moab? ▾
Utah gives a 45% primary-residence exemption, so non-owner-occupied properties are taxed on 100% of assessed value rather than 55%. That roughly doubles the effective property tax bill compared to a primary home — budget for it when running rental numbers on any Moab investment.
What's the price range for an investment property in Moab right now? ▾
Permitted nightly-rental condos typically run from the mid $400Ks into the $700Ks depending on size and complex. Single-family homes in STR-eligible zones range from roughly $700K to $1.5M+, while long-term rental homes in residential neighborhoods like Mountain View or Spanish Valley start lower, often in the $400K–$600K range.
How far is Moab from Salt Lake City, and does that affect rentals? ▾
Moab is about 234 miles southeast of SLC — a four-hour drive — and Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY) has limited commercial service from Denver. The drive distance means most guests stay multiple nights rather than weekends only, which tends to support higher average daily rates and lower turnover costs than closer Wasatch Front markets.