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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Thompson, Utah
Thompson Springs sits about 35 miles northeast of Moab off I-70, a tiny high-desert community at the foot of the Book Cliffs where parcels are measured in acres rather than square feet. Land here is wide open — sagebrush flats, slickrock outcrops, and long views toward the La Sals — and zoning through Grand County is generally permissive about agricultural use, outbuildings, and livestock. Most acreage properties in Thompson run anywhere from 5 acres to several hundred, often pieced together from old grazing allotments or railroad-era homesteads. Water is the big variable: some parcels tie into the Thompson Springs Water Special Service District, others rely on hauled water and cisterns, and a few hold their own well rights. Buyers used to suburban utilities should plan for septic, propane, and sometimes off-grid power.
The draw is space, dark skies, and proximity to Arches, Canyonlands, and the Moab recreation corridor without Moab's nightly-rental pricing. Median land-with-home prices vary wildly depending on improvements — a fixer on 10 acres can trade in the low $200Ks while a finished home on 40+ acres with water shares pushes well past $600K. Salt Lake International is roughly a 3.5-hour drive; Grand Junction is closer at about 90 minutes for regional flights. Cell coverage is spotty, internet usually means Starlink, and the closest full-service grocery is in Moab. Browse the active acreage listings below to see what's currently on the market in and around Thompson.
October 2025 · Thompson market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Thompson right now.
Median sale
$270,000
1 closed in October 2025
Median DOM
122 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
94.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
9
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in Thompson.
How much land typically comes with an acreage property in Thompson? ▾
Parcel sizes vary widely. Smaller residential tracts start around 1-5 acres near the townsite, while rural listings often run 10 to 40 acres, and ranch-style holdings on the outskirts can exceed 160 acres. Many sellers will subdivide or sell adjacent parcels together.
Is water available, or do most properties rely on hauled water? ▾
Both situations exist. Lots inside the Thompson Springs Water Special Service District boundary can connect to culinary water, though tap fees and line extensions add cost. Outside the district, owners typically haul water to a cistern or, less commonly, hold a private well permit through the Utah Division of Water Rights.
Can I keep horses, cattle, or other livestock on Thompson acreage? ▾
Yes — Grand County zoning across most of the Thompson area allows livestock, and the open-range tradition is alive here. Fencing is the owner's responsibility, and stock water is the limiting factor on most parcels, so confirm water rights or haul logistics before buying animals.
What's internet and power like on rural lots out here? ▾
Grid power runs along the main roads and to many established parcels, but extending service to remote acreage can be expensive. Starlink has become the standard for internet since cable and fiber don't reach most rural lots, and cell signal is inconsistent away from the I-70 corridor.
How far is Thompson from Moab and the national parks? ▾
Thompson sits roughly 35 miles north of Moab via US-191, about a 40-minute drive. Arches National Park's entrance is around 30 miles south, and Canyonlands' Island in the Sky district is about an hour. That positioning is part of why acreage here appeals to buyers priced out of Moab itself.
Are short-term rentals allowed on Thompson acreage? ▾
Grand County regulates overnight rentals carefully, and most residentially zoned land outside designated overlay zones does not permit nightly rentals. If income from STRs is part of your plan, verify the specific parcel's zoning and any existing permits with the Grand County Community Development office before writing an offer.