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5+ Bedroom Homes for Sale in Rockville, Utah
Rockville is a tiny community of roughly 250 people tucked along the Virgin River between Springdale and Virgin, with red sandstone cliffs rising straight out of back yards and Zion National Park's south entrance about six miles up Highway 9. Larger five-bedroom-plus houses here are uncommon — most of the town is made up of historic pioneer-era cottages, modest ranches on irrigated acreage, and a handful of newer custom builds on lots backing the river or the Smithsonian Butte. When a bigger home does come up, it's usually a custom build designed to sleep extended family or to operate as a high-end nightly rental (Rockville allows certain short-term rentals where Springdale's stricter ordinances do not, which is a meaningful draw for investor-buyers).
Expect prices to run well into the seven figures for anything over 4,000 square feet with cliff views or river frontage, with most large homes sitting on a half-acre to several acres of horse-friendly ground. Water rights, septic systems, and well shares are normal parts of the conversation here — there's no municipal sewer, and irrigation shares from the Rockville Canal Company carry real value. Buyers come for the dark skies, the 15-minute drive to Zion's shuttle, and the quieter pace versus Springdale's tourist traffic. St. George and its regional airport sit about 35 minutes southwest. Browse the active listings below to see which larger Rockville homes are currently on the market.
January 2026 · Rockville market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Rockville right now.
Median sale
$2,500,000
2 closed in January 2026
Median DOM
139 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
89.6%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
5
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About 5+ bedroom homes in Rockville.
How many 5+ bedroom homes are typically for sale in Rockville at one time? ▾
Inventory is very thin. Rockville often has fewer than 20 active listings total across all home sizes, and large 5-bedroom-plus houses may only show up a handful of times per year. Setting up an MLS alert is the most practical way to catch new listings.
Are large homes in Rockville often used as short-term rentals? ▾
Yes. Unlike neighboring Springdale, Rockville permits certain nightly rentals with proper licensing, so buyers shopping bigger floor plans frequently underwrite them as Zion-area vacation rentals. Verify the specific property's permit status and any HOA or zoning conditions before relying on rental income.
What should I know about water and septic on Rockville acreage? ▾
Most properties run on private septic systems and either a private well, a shared well, or a connection to the Rockville-Springdale Water Project. Irrigation rights through the Rockville Canal Company are separate and transfer with deeded shares — confirm exactly what's included in any purchase contract.
How close are these homes to Zion National Park? ▾
Rockville sits about six miles from Zion's south entrance in Springdale, roughly a 10-minute drive. During peak season the park runs a mandatory shuttle from Springdale, so most visitors park there and ride in rather than driving the canyon.
Can I keep horses on a larger Rockville property? ▾
Many of the bigger parcels are zoned for horses and livestock, and irrigated pasture is part of the appeal. Lot size, setback requirements, and water rights vary parcel to parcel, so check the Washington County zoning designation and the deeded irrigation shares before assuming a property is horse-ready.
What's the closest airport for buyers flying in? ▾
St. George Regional Airport (SGU) is about 35 minutes southwest and has direct service to Denver, Phoenix, Dallas, Salt Lake City, and seasonal routes. Las Vegas Harry Reid is roughly 2.5 hours and is often cheaper for long-haul flights.