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Investment Properties for Sale in Scofield, Utah
Scofield sits at roughly 7,600 feet in Carbon County, about two hours southeast of Salt Lake City and a world away from the Wasatch Front in terms of pace and price point. The town itself has fewer than 30 year-round residents, but Scofield Reservoir pulls steady traffic from anglers, boaters, and ice fishermen, and the surrounding Manti-La Sal National Forest is heavy with ATV, snowmobile, and elk-hunting use. For investors, that translates into a recreational rental market driven by weekend trips from the Wasatch Front and Castle Country rather than tourist destinations like Park City or Moab. Cabins, A-frames, and small lake-area homes make up most of what trades here, with the occasional raw lot for buyers willing to build.
Pricing in Scofield runs well below comparable mountain markets in northern Utah, which is part of the appeal — entry-level cabins can still be picked up in the low-to-mid six figures, and carrying costs are modest. The trade-offs are real: short-term rental demand is seasonal, winter road access varies subdivision by subdivision, and most properties run on well and septic rather than municipal utilities. Buyers comparing returns here against Heber Valley or Bear Lake will see lower gross rents but lower acquisition costs and less competition from large rental operators. Browse the active Scofield listings below to see which cabins, lots, and lake-area homes are currently on the market, and reach out if you want help running the rental numbers on a specific property.
June 2026 · Scofield market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Scofield right now.
Median sale
$487,000
1 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.4%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
13
active + pending
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Common questions
About investment properties in Scofield.
What kind of returns do Scofield cabins generate as short-term rentals? ▾
Income is highly seasonal. Strong weekends run from ice-fishing season in January through the summer reservoir crowd and into the fall hunt, with occupancy often dropping mid-week and during shoulder months. Owners we've worked with typically pencil out gross numbers based on 100-140 booked nights a year, not 250+.
Does Scofield allow short-term rentals? ▾
Scofield Town and Carbon County are more permissive than Wasatch Front cities, but rules still apply — septic capacity, occupancy limits, and county business licensing all come into play. Confirm the specific parcel's zoning and any HOA covenants before you write an offer, especially in subdivisions like Mountain View Estates.
What price range should I expect for an investment cabin here? ▾
Basic A-frames and older cabins near the reservoir often trade in the low-to-mid $200s to mid $300s, while newer builds with full utilities, garages, and lake views can run $450K-$700K+. Raw recreational lots can still be found under $100K if you want to build.
Are these properties usable year-round or seasonal only? ▾
It depends on the build. Many older Scofield cabins are summer-only with shut-off water lines, while newer construction with heated crawlspaces, propane heat, and plowed road access functions year-round — which matters because ice fishing on Scofield Reservoir is one of the strongest rental demand windows.
How does Scofield compare to other Utah investment markets like Duck Creek or Bear Lake? ▾
Scofield has a smaller inventory and less brand recognition, which keeps entry prices lower but also limits the booking ceiling. It draws a Wasatch Front and Castle Country crowd looking for fishing, ATV access to the Manti-La Sal, and quiet — a different renter profile than Bear Lake's beach traffic.
What utility and access issues should investors check? ▾
Most cabins run on private wells or hauled water plus septic, and culinary water rights are worth verifying. Winter road access varies — some subdivisions are plowed, others require a snowmobile from the main road from December through April, which directly affects rental viability.