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Homes Under $300,000 in Torrey, Utah
Torrey sits at roughly 6,800 feet on the western edge of Capitol Reef National Park, and the housing market here is small, seasonal, and tilted toward second homes and short-term rental cabins. Anything under $300K in Torrey is a tight category — most single-family homes on the MLS trade higher because of the red rock setting and the steady tourism pull from Highway 12 and Highway 24. What does turn up at this price tends to be older manufactured homes on acreage, small cabins or park-model setups in developments like Wonderland RV Park area, vacant-adjacent fixer cottages in town, or the occasional condo-style unit tied to a lodging operation. Wayne County is rural — population under 3,000 county-wide — so inventory is thin and turnover is slow.
Buyers shopping this price point are usually after a weekend base for hiking Capitol Reef, fishing Fish Lake, or riding Boulder Mountain, rather than a primary residence. Keep in mind that Torrey winters get cold (single-digit nights are normal), some properties run on propane and well water rather than municipal utilities, and Wayne County does regulate nightly rentals, so verify zoning before assuming income potential. The drive to Richfield for groceries and medical care is about an hour, and Salt Lake City is roughly 3.5 hours north. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently available in and around Torrey under $300K.
May 2026 · Torrey market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Torrey right now.
Median sale
$401,500
2 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
210 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.4%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
4
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $300k in Torrey.
How many homes under $300K are usually available in Torrey? ▾
Inventory is very limited — often just a handful of listings at any given time, and sometimes zero. Wayne County is one of Utah's least populated counties, and Torrey itself has only a few hundred year-round residents, so new listings under $300K can sit for weeks or move quickly depending on the season.
What kind of property can I actually get for under $300K here? ▾
Expect older manufactured homes, small cabins, park models, or modest fixer-uppers on smaller lots. Newer stick-built homes and anything with red rock views typically push past $400K. Some units in nightly-rental developments occasionally fall in this range as well.
Can I use a sub-$300K Torrey property as a short-term rental? ▾
Sometimes, but not always. Torrey town and Wayne County both regulate nightly rentals, and only certain zones and developments allow them. Always confirm with the town or county planning office before purchasing with rental income in mind.
Are most of these homes on well and septic? ▾
Many properties outside Torrey town limits run on private wells and septic systems, while homes inside town may connect to municipal water. Propane is the standard for heating since natural gas service is limited in this part of Wayne County.
What financing works best at this price point in Torrey? ▾
Conventional loans work for stick-built homes in good condition. Manufactured homes — especially older ones on leased land or without permanent foundations — can be harder to finance, so cash or specialty manufactured-home lenders are common. USDA Rural Development loans are also worth asking about here.
How far is Torrey from major services and the closest airport? ▾
Richfield is about an hour northwest for groceries, hospital care, and a Walmart. The closest commercial airport is Cedar City (about 2.5 hours) or Salt Lake City International at roughly 3.5 hours. St. George is about 3 hours southwest.