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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Torrey, Utah
Torrey sits at about 6,800 feet on Highway 24, right at the western gate to Capitol Reef National Park, and acreage here means something different than it does along the Wasatch Front. Wayne County is one of the least populated counties in Utah, so parcels of 2, 5, 10, even 40+ acres come up regularly — often with senior water rights tied to the Fremont River drainage, irrigated pasture, mature cottonwoods, and red rock cliffs as the backdrop. Buyers tend to be a mix: retirees wanting elbow room and dark skies, remote workers chasing the Capitol Reef lifestyle, hobby ranchers running a few horses or cattle, and second-home owners who want a base camp between Boulder Mountain and the park.
Practical things to know before you tour: most Torrey acreage runs on well and septic rather than municipal systems, and water shares (Fremont Irrigation Company is the big one) are negotiated separately from the deed in many cases — always ask. Winters are real at this elevation, with snow and overnight lows well below freezing from December through February, while summer days sit in the 80s with cool nights. Cell coverage and fiber have improved noticeably in the last few years, though it still varies parcel to parcel. Drive times are honest country distances: roughly 3.5 hours to Provo, 4 to Salt Lake City, and about 2.5 hours to St. George. Browse the active acreage listings below to see what's currently on the market in and around Torrey.
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 with acreage in Torrey.
How much land do acreage listings in Torrey typically include? ▾
Parcels range widely — anywhere from 2 to 5 acres on the edges of town up to 40+ acre tracts out toward Teasdale, Grover, and Lyman. Mid-sized 5 to 20 acre properties with a home, outbuildings, and some irrigated pasture are the most common configuration on the MLS.
Do acreage properties in Torrey come with water rights? ▾
Many do, but not all. Irrigation shares (most often through Fremont Irrigation Company) and culinary well rights are separate matters and need to be confirmed in writing during due diligence. A property with deeded shares and a producing well typically carries a meaningful price premium over raw acreage without water.
Can I keep horses or livestock on Torrey acreage? ▾
Yes, agricultural use is the norm here rather than the exception. Wayne County zoning is generally permissive for horses, cattle, sheep, and small farming operations on residential acreage, and many listings already include barns, loafing sheds, corrals, or fenced pasture.
What's the elevation and climate like for someone planning year-round living? ▾
Torrey sits around 6,800 feet, so expect four real seasons. Winter nights drop into the teens and single digits with periodic snow, spring and fall are mild, and summer highs run in the low-to-mid 80s with cool evenings. Heating costs and snow removal are genuine line items in the annual budget.
How close are these properties to Capitol Reef National Park? ▾
Torrey is essentially the western gateway — the park visitor center is about 11 miles east on Highway 24. Acreage on the east side of town can be 5 to 10 minutes from the park entrance, while parcels toward Teasdale and Grover trade a few extra minutes of drive for bigger views of Boulder Mountain.
Is high-speed internet available on rural Torrey acreage? ▾
Coverage has improved significantly. Fiber has been extended to portions of Torrey and the surrounding communities through regional providers, and fixed wireless and Starlink fill in the gaps on more remote parcels. It varies by address, so confirm service options for any specific listing before writing an offer.