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Homes with Casitas & Guest Houses in Toquerville, Utah
Toquerville sits about 20 minutes north of St. George along I-15, tucked between the LaVerkin Creek bench and the red cliffs heading toward Zion. The town has stayed semi-rural — large lots, irrigation shares, fruit trees left over from the original pioneer orchards — which is exactly why homes with casitas and detached guest houses show up here more often than in tighter Washington County subdivisions. Buyers shopping this segment are usually multigenerational families housing aging parents or adult kids, remote workers who need a separate office suite, or snowbirds who want a lock-and-leave second unit for visiting family. The elevation (around 3,400 feet) keeps summer nights noticeably cooler than St. George, which makes a detached casita comfortable year-round without the cooling bills you'd see down in the basin.
Most guest-house properties in Toquerville sit on half-acre to multi-acre parcels along Spring Drive, Westfield Road, and the streets climbing toward Toquerville Falls. Expect a mix of custom Santa Fe and territorial-style builds, often with courtyard layouts that put the casita across a shared patio from the main home. Pay attention to whether the second unit has a full kitchen (which affects both appraisal and rental potential), how the septic is sized, and whether the lot carries irrigation water — all three meaningfully change the value. Toquerville City does restrict short-term nightly rentals in most residential zones, so plan around long-term use or family housing rather than nightly income. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · Toquerville market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Toquerville right now.
Median sale
$614,397
4 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
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listing → contract
Sale-to-list
96.5%
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Unsold inventory
23
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Common questions
About homes with casitas & guest houses in Toquerville.
What counts as a casita versus a guest house in Toquerville listings? ▾
A casita is usually a detached or semi-attached one-room suite with a bathroom and sometimes a kitchenette, often off a courtyard. A guest house is a fully separate structure with its own kitchen, living area, and bedroom — essentially a small standalone home. Toquerville MLS listings use both terms loosely, so always check the floor plan and whether the second unit has a full kitchen.
Can I legally rent out a casita or guest house in Toquerville? ▾
Toquerville City regulates short-term rentals more tightly than St. George, and most residential zones do not permit nightly rentals. Long-term rentals (30+ days) of an accessory dwelling are generally allowed if the unit meets building code and has proper permits. Confirm zoning and any HOA rules with the city before counting on rental income.
Do most casitas in Toquerville sit on larger lots? ▾
Yes — many Toquerville properties with guest houses are on half-acre to multi-acre lots, often in the Westfield, Toquerville Falls Road, and Spring Drive areas. The larger lot sizes are part of why owners build second structures here rather than in denser parts of Washington County.
What's the typical price premium for a home with a guest house here? ▾
Expect a detached guest house to add roughly $100K–$250K to a comparable Toquerville home, depending on square footage, finishes, and whether it has a full kitchen. Casitas attached under the main roof usually add less. Pricing varies widely because many of these structures are custom builds.
Are casitas in Toquerville on the same well and septic as the main house? ▾
Often yes. Many Toquerville properties run on culinary water from the city plus a separate irrigation share, and some outlying parcels use septic. A shared system is fine, but verify that the septic was sized for two dwellings if the guest house has a kitchen and full bath.
Why do buyers want casitas specifically in Toquerville rather than Hurricane or St. George? ▾
Toquerville sits at about 3,400 feet — cooler summer nights than St. George, with red rock views toward Zion and quieter, more rural lots. Multigenerational buyers and remote workers like having extended family or in-laws close but separate, and the larger parcels here make a detached guest house actually feasible.