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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Wales, Utah
Wales is a small farming town in northern Sanpete County, tucked between the Sanpitch Mountains and the San Pitch River about 90 minutes south of Salt Lake City. The community has fewer than 350 residents, and most parcels here were originally homesteaded for hay, cattle, and sheep — which means acreage listings in Wales tend to come with real agricultural bones: irrigation shares, fenced pasture, older barns and outbuildings, and zoning that actually allows livestock rather than just hinting at it. Buyers shopping rural Wales properties are usually after some combination of horse setup, hobby farm, hunting access, or simply room to spread out without HOA oversight. Winters get cold (single digits aren't unusual in January) and summers are dry and mild thanks to the 5,500-foot elevation, so pasture management and water planning matter more than they would on the Wasatch Front.
Inventory in Wales is thin by design — this is a small town, and acreage parcels don't turn over quickly. When they do hit the market, they range from 1- to 5-acre homesites with a house and shop to working parcels of 20, 40, or 80+ acres bordering BLM ground or running along the river bottoms. Proximity to Moroni, Manti, and Snow College in Ephraim keeps the area practical for families and remote workers, and the drive to Nephi puts I-15 within easy reach. Browse the active acreage listings below to see what's currently available in and around Wales.
May 2026 · Wales market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Wales right now.
Median sale
$550,000
1 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
32 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
1
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in Wales.
How much land typically comes with acreage properties in Wales? ▾
Parcels in and around Wales commonly run from 1 to 5 acres on the valley floor, with larger holdings of 10 to 40+ acres available on the benches and toward the foothills. A handful of working ag parcels and old homesteads come up each year at 80 acres or more. Lot sizes vary widely depending on whether the property sits in town, on agricultural land, or borders BLM and forest ground.
Does acreage in Wales usually include water rights? ▾
Many older parcels carry shares in the Wales Irrigation Company or rights tied to the San Pitch River system, but it varies property by property and shares are sometimes sold separately from the land. Always confirm shares, point of diversion, and beneficial use in writing before closing. A culinary connection to the town system or a private well is a separate question from irrigation water.
Can I keep horses, cattle, or other livestock on these properties? ▾
Yes — Sanpete County zoning around Wales is generally agricultural and livestock-friendly, and horses, cattle, sheep, chickens, and similar animals are common on rural parcels. Stocking rates depend on irrigated pasture versus dry ground, and HOA-style restrictions are rare out here. Check the specific zoning designation and any deed restrictions on the parcel you're considering.
What utilities should I expect on rural Wales acreage? ▾
Power is typically run by Garkane or Rocky Mountain Power depending on location, and most homes outside the town core rely on a private well and septic system rather than municipal services. Natural gas is hit-or-miss; many rural properties use propane and wood heat. Internet has improved with fixed wireless and Starlink, but cable broadband is limited.
How far is Wales from larger towns and services? ▾
Wales sits in northern Sanpete County off SR-117, roughly 10 minutes from Moroni, 20 minutes from Nephi and I-15, and about 90 minutes south of the Salt Lake Valley. Manti, Ephraim, and Snow College are a short drive south. Grocery, hardware, and basic services are in Moroni and Nephi; bigger shopping runs happen in Provo or Spanish Fork.
What do acreage properties in Wales generally cost? ▾
Pricing depends heavily on improvements, water, and acreage. Bare land parcels often trade in the low six figures, while homes on a few acres with outbuildings and irrigation typically run from the mid $400s into the $700s. Larger working properties with extensive water shares, shops, or barns can push higher. The active listings below reflect current asking prices.