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No HOA Homes for Sale in Vernon, Utah
Vernon sits in the south end of Tooele County, about an hour and twenty minutes from downtown Salt Lake City via SR-36, and the town has always been more ranch and homestead than subdivision. That history is why the vast majority of properties here carry no HOA — most parcels are acreage tracts, old farmsteads, or owner-built homes on county land where covenants were never platted in the first place. Buyers come to Vernon specifically to get away from the rules they dealt with on the Wasatch Front: park the RV next to the house, run a welding shop out of the shop building, keep chickens, horses, or a couple of head of cattle, and put up outbuildings without a design review board weighing in.
Pricing in Vernon reflects the rural setup — you're typically buying land first and house second, with most listings sitting on 1 to 40+ acres against the Sheeprock Mountains and looking out across Rush Valley. Winters are cold and dry, summer afternoons run hot but cool off fast at 5,400 feet, and well-and-septic is the norm rather than the exception. Power is Rocky Mountain, internet is usually fixed wireless or Starlink, and the nearest full grocery run is Tooele or Stockton. If you're after elbow room and a deed that doesn't tell you what color to paint the trim, browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
March 2026 · Vernon market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Vernon right now.
Median sale
$420,000
1 closed in March 2026
Median DOM
133 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
93.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
1
active + pending
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Common questions
About no hoa homes in Vernon.
Are most homes in Vernon really HOA-free? ▾
Yes — Vernon is unincorporated rural Tooele County with very few platted subdivisions, so the great majority of properties have no homeowners association. You'll still want to confirm by reading the title commitment and CC&Rs (if any) during your due-diligence period, but it's the default here rather than the exception.
What can I actually do on a no-HOA property in Vernon? ▾
Within county zoning and setback rules, quite a lot: store RVs and trailers, build detached shops and barns, keep livestock and poultry, run small home-based businesses, and add ADUs or guest cabins on larger parcels. Tooele County's rural and agricultural zones are fairly permissive compared to Salt Lake or Utah County.
Do no-HOA homes mean no rules at all? ▾
No. You still answer to Tooele County zoning, building permits, septic and well regulations through the health department, and state water rights. Some older parcels also carry recorded easements or deed restrictions independent of any HOA, so a title review still matters.
Is water a concern on these properties? ▾
It's the single biggest item to verify. Most Vernon homes run on a private well, and water rights in Rush Valley are tightly managed by the state engineer. Before closing, confirm the well's gallons-per-minute, the underlying water right, and whether it covers irrigation and livestock or just culinary use.
How does the commute to Salt Lake or Tooele work? ▾
Vernon to Tooele is roughly 35 minutes up SR-36, and Salt Lake City is about 75–85 minutes depending on traffic through Lehi or via I-80. Most buyers here either work remotely, commute to Tooele, or work in trades and ag where the drive is part of the deal.
What's the typical price range for no-HOA homes in Vernon? ▾
Inventory is thin and varies widely with acreage and improvements. Smaller homes on a few acres often list in the mid-$300s to mid-$500s, while larger ranch-style properties on 20+ acres with shops, water rights, and outbuildings can run from the $600s well into seven figures. Check the live listings below for current pricing.