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Investment Properties for Sale in Springdale, Utah
Springdale is a genuinely unusual investment market in Utah. The town sits at the south gate of Zion National Park, has roughly 600 housing units inside its tight canyon footprint, and is one of the only municipalities in the state where nightly rentals have been legally operating for years under established zoning. That combination — millions of annual Zion visitors, a hard cap on developable land between the Virgin River and the canyon walls, and grandfathered short-term rental entitlements — is why investors keep circling Springdale even when prices feel steep on a per-square-foot basis. Properties here trade on revenue potential and licensing status as much as on bedrooms and finishes.
Buyers shopping investment inventory in Springdale generally fall into three camps: condo owners at developments like Cable Mountain Lodge or Zion Canyon Village who want turnkey nightly rental income, single-family owners along Zion Park Boulevard or the side streets running up toward Anasazi Way looking for higher ADRs and group bookings, and longer-hold investors banking on Zion's visitation trend and Springdale's permanent supply constraint. Verifying the current short-term rental license, HOA rules on nightly use, and Springdale's zoning overlay on any specific address is the single most important step before writing an offer — the difference in value between licensed and unlicensed is significant. Browse the active investment listings below to see what's currently on the market and where each property stands on rental rights.
May 2026 · Springdale market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Springdale right now.
Median sale
$575,000
1 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
9
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About investment properties in Springdale.
Can I run a short-term rental in Springdale? ▾
Yes — Springdale is one of the few towns in Utah where nightly rentals are legitimately permitted in specific zones, and the town has issued nightly rental licenses for decades. That said, new licenses are capped and tied to zoning, so always verify the current STR status of any property with Springdale Town Hall before writing an offer. Existing licensed nightly rentals typically carry a price premium because the entitlement transfers with the property.
What kind of occupancy and revenue do Springdale nightly rentals see? ▾
Zion National Park drew roughly 4.5–5 million visitors in recent years, and Springdale sits at the south entrance. Well-run nightly rentals often see 70%+ annual occupancy with peak ADRs from March through October. Winter is the slow season, though milder weather and reduced park crowds still draw a steady trickle of guests.
Are condos or single-family homes better investments here? ▾
Both work, but they serve different guests. Condos at properties like Zion Canyon Village or Cable Mountain Lodge have lower entry prices and HOA-handled exteriors, while single-family homes on Zion Park Boulevard or up Anasazi Way command higher nightly rates and attract groups. Single-family inventory is tight — Springdale only has about 600 housing units total.
What price range should I expect for an income-producing property? ▾
Licensed nightly rental condos generally start in the high $500Ks to $800Ks, and single-family homes with STR rights typically run from the low $1M range up past $2.5M depending on size, views of the Watchman or West Temple, and proximity to the park shuttle stops. Unlicensed homes sell at a noticeable discount.
How does Springdale compare to nearby towns for rental investment? ▾
Rockville, Virgin, and Hurricane have far stricter or outright bans on short-term rentals in most residential zones, which makes Springdale's grandfathered nightly rental inventory genuinely scarce. Investors who want Zion-area STR income with clean legal footing almost always end up looking inside Springdale town limits.
What ongoing costs should I budget for? ▾
Plan for property management at 20–30% of gross revenue if you're remote, plus cleaning turnovers, Washington County property tax, town nightly rental license fees, transient room tax collection, and higher insurance premiums tied to STR use. HOA dues on condos near the park commonly run $400–$700+ per month.