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Homes Under $500,000 in New Harmony, Utah
New Harmony sits at the base of Kolob Canyon along Highway 17, a small unincorporated community in Washington County about 25 minutes north of St. George and a quick drop into Cedar City for groceries or a hospital visit. At roughly 5,300 feet elevation, it runs noticeably cooler than the valley floor in July and gets real snow in winter, which is exactly why longtime St. George residents and Las Vegas retirees look here for a second home or a permanent move away from triple-digit summers. Under $500K, the inventory leans toward older ranch homes on acreage, manufactured homes with land, and the occasional smaller newer build rather than anything resembling a subdivision — New Harmony has no traffic lights, no big-box stores, and very little production home building, so what's listed tends to be one-of-a-kind.
Buyers chasing this price point are usually trading square footage or finish quality for land, quiet, and mountain air — half-acre and full-acre lots are common even at modest price tags, and horse property or well/septic setups show up regularly since municipal utilities are limited. Because the town is small, active listings under $500K can run thin at any given moment and turn over fast when a fixer or a bare lot with a small home hits the market. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently available in New Harmony at this price range.
August 2026 · New Harmony market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in New Harmony right now.
Median sale
$700,000
3 closed in August 2026
Median DOM
15 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
24
active + pending
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in New Harmony.
How many homes under $500K are typically available in New Harmony? ▾
Inventory is genuinely scarce. New Harmony is a small community with limited turnover, and at any given time there may be only a handful of listings under $500K — sometimes zero. Most homes that hit this price band are smaller manufactured homes on acreage, older valley properties needing updates, or land parcels with modest existing structures.
What kind of property can I realistically expect at this price point? ▾
Expect 1,200–1,800 square feet on 1 to 5 acres, often manufactured or modular construction, with septic, propane heat, and a private or shared well in some cases. Custom stick-built homes in New Harmony usually start higher — frequently $600K and up — because of the lot sizes and build costs at elevation.
Does New Harmony qualify for USDA Rural Development loans? ▾
Yes. New Harmony's zip code (84757) falls within USDA-eligible rural areas, which means qualified buyers can use a USDA loan with zero down payment up to the area loan limits. This is one of the more useful financing tools for buyers in this price range here.
How far is New Harmony from St. George and Cedar City? ▾
St. George is about 30 minutes south on I-15, and Cedar City is roughly 25 minutes north. The St. George Regional Airport is around 35 minutes away. Many residents commute one direction or the other for work, healthcare, and shopping while keeping the rural lifestyle at home.
What's the climate like compared to nearby St. George? ▾
New Harmony sits at about 5,200 feet, so it runs 10–15 degrees cooler than St. George year-round. Summers are warm but not brutal, and winters bring occasional snow that usually melts quickly in the valley. It's a meaningful climate advantage for buyers who want southern Utah access without the 110-degree July afternoons.
Are there HOAs or building restrictions to be aware of? ▾
Most of New Harmony is unincorporated Iron County with agricultural and rural residential zoning, so HOAs are uncommon outside of a few small subdivisions. Iron County setback, septic, and well rules apply, and water rights or shares through the New Harmony Valley Pipeline are something to verify on any property you're serious about.