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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Santa Clara, Utah
Santa Clara sits in the warm valley just west of St. George, where the red rock meets old pioneer farmland along the Santa Clara River. Acreage here is a different animal than acreage in northern Utah — you're looking at properties shaped by Mojave Desert climate, irrigation shares dating back to the 1850s Swiss settlers, and a mix of horse-zoned land, hobby orchards, and custom estate lots tucked between the lava fields and the Santa Clara Heights bench. Median temperatures run hot (summer highs regularly clear 100°F, winters rarely freeze hard), so the land tends to support citrus, grapes, pomegranates, and pasture that stays usable nearly year-round with the right water rights.
Buyers looking at larger lots in Santa Clara typically fall into two camps: families wanting room for horses, shops, and RV parking within ten minutes of St. George Regional Hospital and the I-15 corridor, and second-home buyers wanting privacy and red rock views without the HOA density of Entrada or Ledges. Inventory is tight — Santa Clara is geographically small and largely built out, so multi-acre parcels with an existing home don't sit on the market long when they're priced reasonably. Pay attention to water shares, zoning for animals, and whether the parcel has secondary irrigation, since those details drive both lifestyle and resale value here. Browse the active acreage listings below to see what's currently available in Santa Clara.
May 2026 · Santa Clara market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Santa Clara right now.
Median sale
$600,000
5 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
20 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.6%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
65
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in Santa Clara.
How much land typically comes with an acreage property in Santa Clara? ▾
Most acreage listings in Santa Clara sit on half an acre to two acres, with a smaller pocket of three to five acre parcels along the western edge near the Santa Clara River and out toward the Shivwits boundary. True multi-acre lots are limited because much of the city is built out around the golf courses and the historic downtown grid.
Can I keep horses or livestock on these properties? ▾
It depends on the zoning. Santa Clara has agricultural and large-lot residential zones where horses and small livestock are allowed, generally requiring a minimum lot size and setbacks from neighboring homes. Always confirm the specific zoning designation with Santa Clara City before writing an offer if animals are a deal-breaker.
How does water work on larger lots out here? ▾
Most properties are on culinary water through Santa Clara City, but many acreage parcels also carry secondary irrigation shares through the Santa Clara Field Canal Company or pressurized irrigation from the city. Irrigation shares matter — they're often what keeps a pasture green through July and August when temperatures run past 105.
What do acreage homes in Santa Clara generally cost? ▾
Pricing varies widely with land size and improvements, but expect most acreage homes to fall between roughly $800K and $2M, with custom builds on the larger parcels pushing higher. Lots backing the lava fields or with red rock views tend to carry a premium over interior parcels.
Is Santa Clara a good base for someone working in St. George? ▾
Yes — Santa Clara sits directly west of St. George, about 10 minutes to the regional hospital and 15 to downtown St. George. The trade-off versus living in central St. George is more land, quieter streets, and the small-town feel around Swiss Days and the historic Jacob Hamblin Home.
Are there HOA restrictions on acreage parcels? ▾
Some newer subdivisions on the south and west sides have HOAs that limit outbuildings, RV parking, or animal counts even on larger lots. Older acreage properties in the original Santa Clara townsite typically have no HOA, which is part of why they trade at a premium for buyers who want shops, casitas, or hobby setups.