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Homes with Casitas & Guest Houses in Pleasant Grove, Utah
Multi-generational living has pushed casitas and detached guest houses to the top of a lot of buyer wish lists in Pleasant Grove, and the city's mix of larger lots and newer construction gives builders room to work with. Neighborhoods like the benches near Grove Creek and the newer developments off 1200 West tend to have the lot depth needed for a legal detached unit, while older homes closer to Pleasant Grove's historic downtown sometimes come with a converted garage or carriage house already in place. With Utah Valley University and the tech corridor along the I-15 belt pulling in adult children, aging parents, and remote workers who need separated space, a casita solves the "everyone under one roof but not on top of each other" problem without a full second mortgage. Buyers here use these units in three main ways: housing a parent, generating rental income from a UVU student or BYU commuter, or running a home business with its own entrance. Pleasant Grove City's accessory dwelling ordinance matters a lot in this search — some casitas were permitted as true ADUs with kitchens and separate addresses, others are unpermitted bonus structures that a lender or appraiser won't count the same way, so pinning down the paperwork on each listing is part of the work. Prices for a home with a legitimate detached casita typically run above the city's overall median, reflecting the added square footage and utility hookups. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
"July 2026 · Pleasant Grove market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Pleasant Grove right now.
Median sale
$480,000
17 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
30 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.6%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
108
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Common questions
About homes with casitas & guest houses in Pleasant Grove.
What counts as a casita or guest house in Pleasant Grove? ▾
Utah County generally treats anything with a separate entrance, kitchen, bath, and sleeping area as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). A casita is usually attached to the main house (often above a garage or off a courtyard), while a guest house is detached. Both can be legal ADUs if permitted through Pleasant Grove City.
Does Pleasant Grove allow ADUs to be rented out? ▾
Yes, Pleasant Grove permits internal and detached ADUs in most residential zones, but the owner must occupy the primary residence and the unit must be registered with the city. Short-term rentals (under 30 days) are restricted, so most owners use them for long-term tenants, multigenerational living, or out-of-town family.
Which Pleasant Grove neighborhoods have the most casitas and guest houses? ▾
You'll see more of them on larger lots near Grove Creek, the foothills off 1100 North, and older estate-sized parcels around the Manila and Battle Creek areas. Newer builds in The Ridge and Cedar Hills border developments occasionally include a casita over an oversized garage.
How much does a guest house add to the price? ▾
In Pleasant Grove, a legal, finished detached guest house typically adds $80,000 to $180,000 to a home's value depending on size, finish level, and whether it has a full kitchen. Attached casitas usually add less since they share utilities with the main home.
Can I use rental income from the casita to qualify for a mortgage? ▾
If the unit is a permitted ADU with a documented rental history or a market rent appraisal, most lenders will count 75% of that income toward qualifying. FHA now allows ADU income on new purchases too, which has opened up these properties to more buyers in the $600K–$900K range.
Are there property tax implications for having a second dwelling? ▾
Utah County assesses the entire parcel, so the casita adds to your assessed value but doesn't create a separate tax bill. If you rent the ADU, only the main home keeps the primary residential exemption — the rented portion may be taxed at the higher non-primary rate, so confirm with the county assessor.