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Homes Under $300,000 in Modena, Utah
Modena sits in far western Iron County, a high-desert ghost town along old US-93 about an hour west of Cedar City and a stone's throw from the Nevada line. Elevation runs near 5,500 feet, the population is in the single digits most years, and the surrounding landscape is sagebrush, juniper, and BLM rangeland. Properties that do come up here are usually small frame houses, manufactured homes on acreage, or raw parcels with a well and a power drop — and prices under $300,000 cover essentially everything the area sees on the MLS. Buyers drawn to Modena are typically looking for cheap land with a roof, off-grid potential, hunting camps, or a quiet rural base far from city codes and HOAs.
Because inventory is thin and turnover is slow, listings under $300K in Modena can sit for months and then disappear quickly when the right buyer shows up. Expect to do your own due diligence on water rights, septic, road access, and power — many parcels rely on hauled water or private wells, and winter access on dirt roads matters. Cedar City is the nearest place for groceries, hospitals, and the regional airport, and St. George is about two hours south for bigger services. If you're weighing a Modena property against options in Beryl, Newcastle, or Enterprise, the trade-off is usually more isolation for less money. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
March 2026 · Modena market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Modena right now.
Median sale
$125,000
1 closed in March 2026
Median DOM
18 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
3
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $300k in Modena.
What kind of homes actually exist in Modena under $300K? ▾
Most listings are small site-built houses from the mid-1900s, manufactured homes on a few acres, or cabins set up for seasonal use. Because the town itself is largely abandoned, much of the inventory marketed as 'Modena' is rural acreage in the surrounding 84753 ZIP code. Square footage is typically modest — 600 to 1,400 sq ft is common.
Does Modena have city water and sewer? ▾
No. Properties here rely on private wells, cisterns with hauled water, or shared rural water systems, and waste is handled by septic. Before writing an offer, confirm the water source, well log, septic condition, and whether water rights convey with the deed.
How is power and internet out there? ▾
Garkane Energy serves much of western Iron County, but some remote parcels are off-grid with solar and propane. Internet is usually satellite (Starlink has become the standard) since hardwired broadband doesn't reach most of the area. Cell service is spotty and carrier-dependent.
What's the drive to the nearest real town? ▾
Cedar City is roughly 60 to 70 miles east on SR-56, about an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes depending on weather. That's where you'll find Walmart, Cedar City Regional Airport, SUU, and Cedar City Hospital. Enterprise is closer (about 40 minutes south) for basic groceries and fuel.
Are these properties financeable with a conventional loan? ▾
It depends on the structure. Site-built homes in livable condition on a permanent foundation can usually be financed, but older manufactured homes, cabins without year-round access, or properties with unpermitted additions often require cash or a land/portfolio loan. Talk to a Utah lender familiar with rural Iron County before assuming standard financing will work.
Is Modena a realistic full-time residence or more of a getaway? ▾
Both happen, but full-time living here means accepting long drives for every errand, winter snow on dirt roads, and limited emergency services. Most buyers under $300K are using these properties as hunting bases, off-grid retreats, or low-cost rural homesteads rather than primary residences with a daily commute.