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Homes with Casitas & Guest Houses in Stansbury Park, Utah
Stansbury Park sits on the western edge of Tooele County, roughly 35 miles from Salt Lake City, wrapped around a 200-acre reservoir that gives the community its laid-back, outdoorsy character. Homes here tend to sit on generous lots — quarter-acre parcels are common, and larger properties push half an acre or more — which makes Stansbury Park one of the more practical spots along the Wasatch Front for a detached casita or a properly built guest house. That extra space is precisely why multi-generational buyers, remote workers needing a dedicated office, and investors eyeing rental income have increasingly zeroed in on this zip code. Prices in Stansbury Park have historically run 10–20% below comparable square footage in Salt Lake or Utah counties, so getting a primary home plus a secondary living unit under one purchase is genuinely achievable here in a way it isn't in, say, South Jordan or Draper.
A casita or guest house in Stansbury Park can serve a range of real-life needs: housing an aging parent close by without the loss of privacy, generating supplemental income as a long-term rental (Tooele County has no short-term rental ban at the time of writing, though always verify current ordinances), or simply giving a college-age kid a place to land. Because many of these properties were custom-built or thoughtfully added onto existing structures, the quality and configuration varies widely — some units are fully detached with separate entrances and full kitchens, others are attached in-law suites. Understanding exactly what's permitted, metered separately, and legally habitable matters before you make an offer. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in Stansbury Park.
June 2026 · Stansbury Park market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Stansbury Park right now.
Median sale
$498,500
24 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
33 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
67
active + pending
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Common questions
About homes with casitas & guest houses in Stansbury Park.
Does Tooele County allow short-term rentals in Stansbury Park casitas? ▾
Tooele County permits short-term rentals in some areas, but Stansbury Park itself falls under the Stansbury Park Improvement District and HOA covenants that often restrict rentals under 30 days. Mid-term and long-term rentals (30+ days) are generally allowed. Always verify with the specific subdivision's CC&Rs before assuming rental income.
Are most guest houses here permitted as legal ADUs? ▾
It varies. Some are fully permitted accessory dwelling units with separate addresses and utility meters, while others are listed as 'mother-in-law suites' or 'bonus quarters' that may not have gone through formal ADU permitting. Ask the listing agent for the certificate of occupancy and check Tooele County records before closing.
What's the typical price premium for a home with a casita in Stansbury Park? ▾
Expect to pay roughly $50,000 to $120,000 more than a comparable single-residence home in the same neighborhood. The premium widens when the casita has a full kitchen, separate entrance, and its own HVAC — features that make it function as a true second living space rather than just a bonus room.
Can the casita be financed as part of a standard mortgage? ▾
Yes. Conventional, FHA, and VA loans all allow ADUs and casitas on the same parcel, and FHA even lets you count documented rental income from the unit toward qualifying. Appraisers in the Tooele Valley are familiar with these setups, so financing usually isn't a hurdle as long as the structure is permitted.
How does Stansbury Park compare to nearby Erda or Grantsville for guest house properties? ▾
Erda has larger lots (often 1+ acre) and more rural zoning that's friendlier to detached structures, but homes run higher. Grantsville offers similar acreage at lower price points but a longer commute to Salt Lake. Stansbury Park splits the difference with smaller lots, HOA-managed amenities like the lake and golf course, and the shortest drive to I-80.
Are casita listings common in Stansbury Park? ▾
They're a smaller slice of the market — usually a handful active at any given time out of the broader Stansbury Park inventory. Because they move quickly when priced right, it's worth setting up an MLS alert if nothing on the current list fits your needs.