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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Sterling, Utah
Sterling is a small farming community tucked into the south end of Sanpete Valley, just below Manti and the Manti Temple, with the Wasatch Plateau rising to the east and Palisade State Park and its golf course only a few minutes up the canyon. Land here has been worked for generations, which means most acreage parcels come with established irrigation history, mature cottonwoods and fruit trees, outbuildings, and the kind of fencing that took someone decades to put in right. Buyers looking at acreage in Sterling are usually after a real rural lifestyle — room for horses, a couple of beef cows, a hay operation, a shop, or simply distance from the next neighbor — rather than a manicured suburban lot.
The trade-offs are honest ones. Sanpete County winters get cold and the growing season is shorter than in St. George or even Utah County, so pasture and garden planning matters. Culinary water is sometimes on a well rather than a municipal line, septic is standard, and high-speed internet quality varies by exact address. On the upside, prices per acre remain well below anything comparable along the Wasatch Front, property taxes are low, and you're 10 minutes from Manti services, 20 minutes from Ephraim, and a short drive to Skyline Drive, Yuba Lake, and big-game hunting units. Browse the active acreage listings below to see what's currently on the market in and around Sterling.
April 2026 · Sterling market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Sterling right now.
Median sale
$375,000
1 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
3 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
2
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in Sterling.
How much land typically comes with acreage properties in Sterling? ▾
Most acreage listings in Sterling fall between 1 and 10 acres, with some larger parcels running 20+ acres up toward the foothills. Lots closer to Highway 89 and the Funks Lake area tend to be smaller, while properties west toward the San Pitch Range or east toward the canyon often offer more room.
Is irrigation water included with Sterling acreage? ▾
Many properties in the Sterling and Manti area carry shares in local irrigation companies tied to Six Mile Creek or the Sanpitch system. Water shares are sold separately from culinary water and are a major value driver — always confirm share count, delivery schedule, and transferability in the seller disclosures before writing an offer.
Can I keep horses, cattle, or other livestock on the property? ▾
Yes — Sanpete County zoning is livestock-friendly across most of the Sterling area, and small farms with horses, cattle, sheep, and chickens are the norm rather than the exception. Lot size and zoning class determine animal unit limits, so verify with Sanpete County Planning if you have a specific herd size in mind.
What's the commute like from Sterling to bigger job centers? ▾
Sterling sits about 5 minutes south of Manti on Highway 89, roughly 30 minutes to Ephraim and Snow College, and about 2 hours to Provo or the south end of the Salt Lake Valley. Most acreage buyers here either work locally, run an agricultural operation, work remotely, or are buying a recreational or retirement property.
Are there building restrictions on raw or partially improved acreage? ▾
Sanpete County is generally less restrictive than Wasatch Front counties, but you'll still need to address septic perc tests, well permits through the Utah Division of Water Rights, power run distance from the nearest line, and any CC&Rs if the parcel is part of a subdivision. Build costs in rural Sanpete also tend to run lower than along I-15, which is part of the appeal.
How active is the Sterling acreage market? ▾
Inventory is thin — Sterling itself is a small community, so there are usually only a handful of acreage listings active at any given time, often supplemented by parcels in nearby Manti, Mayfield, and Axtell. Properties with water rights and a livable home tend to move within a few weeks, while raw land can sit longer.