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Homes with Views for Sale in Torrey, Utah
Torrey sits at the western gateway to Capitol Reef National Park, and the views here are unlike anywhere else in Utah. From the valley floor at about 6,800 feet, homes look east into the red Waterpocket Fold cliffs, south up to Boulder Mountain's 11,000-foot aspen-covered shoulders, and west across pastureland toward Thousand Lake Mountain. Because Wayne County is one of the least populated in the state — fewer than 2,800 residents across the whole county — sightlines tend to stay open, and night skies are dark enough that the area sits inside a certified International Dark Sky community. View properties here range from small in-town parcels along Center Street to multi-acre ranches off Sand Creek Road and up toward Teasdale, each offering a different angle on the same striking landscape.
Buyers drawn to view homes in Torrey are usually weighing it against places like Moab, Kanab, or Park City — and the trade-offs are real. You give up close-in shopping and a major airport (Salt Lake is about 3.5 hours north) in exchange for prices that still pencil, genuine quiet, and proximity to one of the least-crowded national parks in the system. Most listings sit on well and septic, several have water shares tied to the Fremont River system, and short-term rental rules vary parcel by parcel depending on town versus county jurisdiction. Inventory is thin year-round, so when a good view parcel comes up it tends to move. Browse the active 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 views in Torrey.
What kinds of views do Torrey homes actually have? ▾
Most view properties in Torrey look out at the red and white sandstone cliffs that frame Capitol Reef National Park, the Henry Mountains to the east, or Boulder Mountain rising to the south. Some parcels along Highway 24 and up Sand Creek catch all three. Because the valley sits around 6,800 feet with very little tree cover, sightlines tend to be long and unobstructed.
Are view lots in Torrey protected from future development blocking the sightline? ▾
Wayne County has light zoning compared to Wasatch Front cities, so protection isn't automatic. The practical safeguard is that much of the surrounding land is BLM, Forest Service, or national park acreage that can't be built on. Before writing an offer, check whether adjacent private parcels are buildable and how tall a future neighbor could go.
How does elevation affect living in a Torrey view home year-round? ▾
At roughly 6,800 feet you get four real seasons, cool summer nights even when St. George is at 105, and winter lows that regularly dip into the teens. Snow falls but rarely lingers in the valley itself. Heating costs and well/septic considerations matter more here than view-lot buyers from lower elevations sometimes expect.
What's the price range for a view property in Torrey right now? ▾
Torrey is a small market — often fewer than 20 active listings countywide — so pricing swings with whatever's listed. View homes on a few acres typically run from the mid $500s into the low seven figures for larger custom builds with frontage near the park. Raw view lots are usually available in the $80k–$250k range depending on acreage and utilities.
Is short-term rental allowed for view homes in Torrey? ▾
Torrey town and surrounding Wayne County have specific overlay zones where nightly rentals are permitted, and others where they aren't. Given the steady tourism flow into Capitol Reef, STR-eligible view homes carry a real premium. Always verify the parcel's current STR status with the town clerk before assuming income potential.
How far is Torrey from a major airport or hospital? ▾
Salt Lake City International is about 3.5 hours north, and St. George Regional is roughly 4 hours southwest. The nearest full-service hospital is in Richfield, about 75 minutes away via Highway 24. That remoteness is part of why the views stay this quiet, but it's worth weighing if you need frequent medical care or air travel.