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Homes Under $500,000 in Rockville, Utah
Rockville sits on State Route 9 between Virgin and Springdale, about five minutes from the Zion National Park entrance. It's a tiny town — population hovers around 250 — with deep pioneer roots, the historic 1924 Rockville Bridge, and red-rock cliffs rising straight out of back yards. Inventory here is thin in any price band, and homes under $500K are the tightest slice of the market. When something does come up at that price, it's usually an older manufactured home on acreage, a small site-built cottage from the 1970s or 80s, or a building lot with a modest structure. Full-time residents are a mix of retirees, Zion-area workers, artists, and remote professionals who want quiet over convenience.
Buyers shopping this price point in Rockville should go in with realistic expectations. The town has no commercial strip, limited municipal water shares, and strict dark-sky and rural-character ordinances that affect what you can build or rebuild. St. George is roughly 40 minutes southwest for groceries, the regional airport, and Dixie Regional Medical Center. Hurricane and La Verkin are closer for day-to-day errands. Winters are mild at this 3,700-foot elevation, summers run hot but cooler than St. George, and the night skies are genuinely dark. If you want proximity to Zion without Springdale's nightly-rental density and price tags, Rockville under $500K is one of the few remaining ways in. Browse the active listings below to see what's 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 homes under $500k in Rockville.
How many homes under $500K are typically listed in Rockville at any given time? ▾
Usually zero to three. Rockville has only a few hundred residents and very low turnover, so weeks can pass with nothing active in this price range. Setting up an instant MLS alert is the most practical way to catch new listings before they go under contract.
What kind of property can I realistically get in Rockville for under $500K? ▾
Most often it's an older manufactured or modular home on a half-acre to a few acres, a small older site-built home needing updates, or a cabin-style getaway. Newer construction and homes with full Zion-facing views generally clear $600K and up.
Are short-term rentals allowed on Rockville homes in this price range? ▾
Rockville restricts nightly rentals much more tightly than neighboring Springdale. Most residential zones do not permit short-term rentals at all, so buyers planning a vacation-rental investment should look at Springdale or Virgin instead. Verify zoning and any existing permits with the town before writing an offer.
Is culinary water and septic standard out here? ▾
Most Rockville properties are on septic systems and pull culinary water from the Rockville-Springdale Pipeline or a private well. Water shares are limited and don't always transfer automatically with the land, so confirm share ownership and septic condition during due diligence.
How far is Rockville from Zion, St. George, and the nearest airport? ▾
The Zion park entrance in Springdale is about 4 miles east. St. George is roughly 32 miles southwest, around a 40-minute drive, and St. George Regional Airport handles direct flights to Denver, Phoenix, Dallas, and Salt Lake City. Las Vegas is about two hours away for more flight options.
Will a lender finance an older manufactured home in Rockville? ▾
It depends on the foundation, age, and HUD tags. Homes built before June 1976 generally don't qualify for conventional or FHA loans, and many lenders want a permanent foundation plus a removed title. Cash and portfolio lenders are common for the older inventory at this price point.