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Homes Under $500,000 in Virgin, Utah
Virgin sits along State Route 9 between Hurricane and Springdale, the last stretch of small-town Utah before the road climbs into Zion National Park. It's a town of a few hundred people, red rock bluffs on one side and the Virgin River cutting through the valley floor, and it's become a landing spot for buyers priced out of Springdale and La Verkin who still want to be minutes from the park gates. Under $500K here typically means a manufactured or modular home on a larger lot, an older single-family home in the original townsite, or newer construction slightly outside the flood zone toward Kolob Terrace Road. Lot sizes tend to run bigger than what you'd see in St. George or Washington, since Virgin never developed the dense subdivision pattern of its bigger neighbors.
Water rights and irrigation shares matter more here than in most Washington County cities, so it's worth asking early whether a property carries them, especially if you want a garden or horses. Because Virgin is unincorporated in parts and zoning is looser than in Hurricane or St. George, buyers also see more owner-built and older homes mixed in with newer construction, which affects financing options and inspection priorities. Commute-wise, it's about 25 minutes to St. George for shopping and the regional hospital, and under 10 minutes to the Zion entrance at Springdale. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market under $500K.
July 2026 · Virgin market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Virgin right now.
Median sale
$872,500
2 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
92 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
95.2%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
13
active + pending
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Common questions
About homes under $500k in Virgin.
What kind of home can I actually get under $500K in Virgin? ▾
At this price point in Virgin you're typically looking at smaller single-family homes on standard lots, older manufactured homes on acreage, or the occasional builder spec on a smaller parcel. True acreage properties with newer construction tend to push past $500K, so expect to compromise on either square footage or land size to stay in budget.
How does Virgin compare to nearby Hurricane or La Verkin on price? ▾
Virgin generally runs higher per-acre than Hurricane or La Verkin because of its proximity to Zion and the rural, low-density character buyers pay a premium for. However, the smaller, older inventory under $500K in Virgin is roughly comparable in price to similar homes in those neighboring towns — you're paying for the setting, not extra finish.
Are there HOA-restricted communities in Virgin, or is most of it rural acreage? ▾
Most of Virgin is rural with no HOA, including parcels along SR-9 and the side roads heading toward Kolob Terrace. There are a handful of small subdivisions, but the town's identity is agricultural and low-density, so don't expect the planned-community feel you'd find in Washington Fields or Coral Canyon.
Is well and septic standard at this price? ▾
Many properties under $500K in Virgin are on septic, and some rely on shared or private wells rather than culinary water. Always verify water rights, shares, and septic condition during due diligence — water is the single most important factor in southern Utah rural real estate.
How far is Virgin from St. George and Zion National Park? ▾
Virgin sits about 25 minutes from St. George via SR-9 and roughly 20 minutes from the Zion main entrance in Springdale. That positioning is why the town draws both commuters working in St. George and buyers who want quick access to Zion without Springdale's nightly-rental density.
Can I use a home under $500K in Virgin as a short-term rental? ▾
Virgin has its own zoning rules around nightly rentals, and they're more permissive than some neighboring towns but still require checking the specific parcel. If STR income is part of your plan, confirm zoning and permit status with the town before writing an offer — don't assume what works in Springdale or Rockville applies here.