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New Listings in Thompson, Utah
Thompson Springs sits just off I-70 in Grand County, about 40 miles northwest of Moab and a straight shot east from Green River. It's high desert ranch country — red rock, sagebrush flats, the Book Cliffs rising to the north — and the community itself is small, quiet, and historically tied to the old railroad stop and uranium era. New listings here don't hit the MLS every week, so when something does come up, it tends to move on the radar of buyers who already know what they're looking for: off-grid potential, acreage, recreational land near Sego Canyon's rock art panels, or a hold position between Moab tourism and Green River's growing service corridor.
Inventory in Thompson typically skews toward raw land parcels, older single-family homes on large lots, and the occasional manufactured home with a well and septic. Utility access varies block by block — some properties tie into community water, others rely on hauled water or cisterns, and power lines don't reach every corner of the area. Pricing runs well below Moab and Castle Valley, which is why buyers priced out of Grand County's tourist core often look here first. If you're tracking what's just come on the market, the listings below are pulled live from the Wasatch Front Regional MLS and refresh as agents post new properties. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
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
7
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About new listings in Thompson.
How often do new listings come up in Thompson Springs? ▾
Thompson is a small community, so new MLS activity is sporadic — sometimes a few weeks pass with nothing new, then a cluster of land parcels or a residential property will post. Setting up a saved search with instant alerts is the most practical way to catch a listing the day it goes live.
What types of properties typically show up as new listings here? ▾
Most new listings fall into three buckets: vacant land (often 5 to 40+ acres), older site-built or manufactured homes on larger lots, and the occasional commercial parcel along the I-70 frontage. True new-construction tract homes are rare in Thompson.
Are utilities a concern on new Thompson listings? ▾
Yes, and it's the first question to ask on any property here. Some parcels have community water and grid power at the lot line; others require hauled water, a cistern, solar, or a generator setup. The listing remarks usually note what's available, but verifying with the county and utility provider before writing an offer is worth the time.
How do Thompson prices compare to Moab on a new listing? ▾
Significantly lower. Land that runs $80K–$150K per acre in Moab's close-in areas can sell for a fraction of that in Thompson, and residential properties often list at roughly half to a third of comparable Moab pricing. The trade-off is distance to services and tourism dollars.
Can I finance a new listing in Thompson with a conventional loan? ▾
It depends on the property. Site-built homes on permanent foundations with standard utilities usually qualify for conventional or FHA financing. Raw land, off-grid setups, and older manufactured homes without HUD tags often require cash, owner financing, or a specialized land loan.
What should I check before making an offer on a new Thompson listing? ▾
Confirm water rights or water source, septic condition or feasibility, legal access (some parcels rely on dirt roads or easements), zoning under Grand County, and flood plain status near the wash drainages. A site visit in person matters more here than in a typical suburban purchase.