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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Salt Lake City, Utah
Acreage inside Salt Lake City limits is a different animal than acreage in Heber or Erda. The city is hemmed in by the Wasatch to the east, the Oquirrhs to the west, and the Great Salt Lake to the north, so larger parcels tend to cluster on the east bench, in the upper avenues, in Federal Heights, and up into Emigration Canyon. These are the lots where you can still get a half-acre to several acres without leaving the city — close enough to the U of U medical center, downtown offices, and SLC International (typically 15–25 minutes) to make a daily commute reasonable. Buyers shopping this category are usually after privacy, a real yard, room for a shop or guest house, or foothill views that don't disappear when a neighbor builds next door.
Expect a mix of older mid-century homes on generous lots, tear-down candidates priced for the land, and custom builds on bench properties with Salt Lake Valley views. Water rights, secondary irrigation, slope stability, and wildfire zoning all matter more here than on a standard quarter-acre lot, so due diligence takes longer. Snow load, foothill access roads, and septic-versus-sewer questions come up in the canyon parcels especially. Inventory turns slowly — there are only so many acre-plus lots inside the city — so serious buyers usually watch the market for months. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently available, and reach out if you want a heads-up when something new hits the MLS.
May 2026 · Salt Lake City market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Salt Lake City right now.
Median sale
$577,450
270 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
7 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
764
active + pending
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in Salt Lake City.
Where in Salt Lake City can I actually find acreage? ▾
The largest parcels tend to sit on the east bench above Foothill Drive, in the upper avenues, and in pockets of Federal Heights and Emigration Canyon. South of downtown, some older estates near Sugar House and along Wasatch Boulevard still sit on half-acre to full-acre lots. Inside the city limits proper, anything over two acres is rare and usually backs up to foothill open space.
How much should I expect to pay for an acre-plus property in SLC? ▾
Pricing varies wildly by location. A half-acre lot in the avenues with an older home can start around $900K, while a full acre on the east bench with a custom build often runs $2M to $5M+. Emigration Canyon acreage tends to be more attainable, with some homes on one to three acres in the $800K–$1.4M range.
Can I keep horses or livestock on acreage inside Salt Lake City? ▾
It depends on zoning. Most residential zones in SLC proper don't allow horses, but some foothill and canyon parcels are zoned FR (Foothills Residential) or sit in unincorporated Salt Lake County where livestock is permitted. Always verify with the city or county zoning office before assuming you can build a barn or keep animals.
Is water rights or irrigation a concern on these properties? ▾
Yes — larger lots often rely on secondary water shares for landscaping, especially on the east bench. Some Emigration Canyon properties are on well water rather than city service. Ask for a copy of any water shares, well logs, and septic records during due diligence.
What's the trade-off between acreage in SLC versus moving to Draper or the south valley? ▾
Salt Lake City keeps you minutes from downtown, the U of U, and the airport, but acreage is scarce and expensive. Draper, Herriman, and parts of Holladay offer larger lots for the money, often with horse property zoning. The decision usually comes down to commute, school preference, and how much land you actually need.
Do acreage homes in SLC come with wildfire or slope risk? ▾
Foothill and canyon properties can fall within wildland-urban interface zones, which affects insurance premiums and may require defensible-space landscaping. Steep lots also need geotechnical review for slope stability and drainage. Lenders and insurers in these areas often ask for extra documentation.