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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Modena, Utah
Modena is about as remote as Utah real estate gets — a near-ghost town railroad stop in far western Iron County, roughly 55 miles northwest of Cedar City and a stone's throw from the Nevada line. The land here is classic Great Basin high desert: sagebrush flats, scattered juniper, distant mountain ranges on every horizon, and elevations hovering around 5,400 feet. Buyers shopping acreage in Modena are almost always after one of three things — a working ag or grazing parcel, an off-grid homestead site, or a recreational base for hunting the Hamlin Valley and Pine Valley units. This is not commuter country and it is not subdivision country. It is wide-open private land where neighbors are measured in miles, not feet.
Because Modena is unincorporated, parcels come with real homework: water rights status under Iron County's groundwater management plan, well depth (often 300+ feet), septic feasibility, road access in winter, and whether power lines reach the property or you'll be running solar. Iron County zoning is generally agricultural and friendly to livestock, outbuildings, and ag exemptions on property tax. Prices per acre stay low compared to anywhere on the Wasatch Front, but improvements — a drilled well, fencing, a manufactured or stick-built home, hay ground with shares — move the number quickly. Browse the active acreage listings below to see what's currently on the market around Modena and the surrounding Beryl–Enterprise corridor.
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 with acreage in Modena.
How much land typically comes with a Modena property? ▾
Most parcels in and around Modena run from 5 acres on the small end to several hundred acres for working ranches and old homesteads. The terrain is high desert sagebrush flats and juniper foothills sitting around 5,400 feet elevation, so usable pasture depends heavily on water rights and well depth.
Does Modena have municipal water and power? ▾
No. Modena is an unincorporated dot along the old Union Pacific line in western Iron County with no city water or sewer. Buyers should expect to drill a private well, install a septic system, and confirm whether Rocky Mountain Power lines reach the parcel or if solar and generator setups will be needed.
Are water rights included with acreage out here? ▾
Sometimes, but never assume. Iron County is a state-designated critical groundwater area, meaning new wells face strict limits. Always verify the water right number, point of diversion, and acre-feet allowed with the Utah Division of Water Rights before writing an offer.
What can I actually do with the land? ▾
Grazing cattle, horses, running a small hay operation on irrigated parcels, hunting, off-grid living, and recreational use are all common. Zoning is typically A-20 or similar agricultural designation through Iron County, which is permissive for ag uses but check setbacks and any CCRs before planning outbuildings.
How far is Modena from services like groceries and hospitals? ▾
Modena sits about 55 miles northwest of Cedar City on SR-56, which is where most owners go for full grocery, medical, and hardware runs. Enterprise is closer at roughly 30 miles southeast for basic supplies. Cell coverage is spotty, so most residents rely on Starlink or fixed wireless for internet.
What price range should I expect for acreage here? ▾
Raw land trades in the low thousands per acre for dry desert ground, climbing significantly when water rights, fencing, or an existing home and outbuildings are included. Improved homesteads with a well, power, and a livable house generally start in the mid-$300s and run past $1M for larger working ranches.