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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Washington, Utah
Acreage in Washington, Utah usually means one of two things: an older parcel down in Washington Fields with irrigation shares, mature pecan or fruit trees, and room for horses, or a newer build on a half-acre to two-acre lot up on the bench with red rock views toward Pine Valley Mountain. The character of those two options is very different, and so is the price per acre. Washington City sits at about 2,800 feet of elevation, gets roughly 300 days of sun, and runs hot from June through September, which shapes how people actually use their land here — shaded outdoor living, drip-irrigated landscaping, covered RV and equipment parking, and shops sized for desert toys rather than snow gear.
Buyers shopping larger lots in Washington tend to be people relocating from California, Nevada, or the Wasatch Front who want space without committing to a remote town like Veyo or Central. Washington gives you that middle ground: zoning that still allows horses and outbuildings in parts of the Fields, but with St. George ten minutes west, the regional hospital close by, and I-15 access for trips to Las Vegas or Salt Lake. Lot sizes, irrigation rights, well status, and HOA rules all vary parcel to parcel, so the details on each listing matter more than usual. Browse the active acreage listings below to see what's currently on the market in Washington.
May 2026 · Washington market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Washington right now.
Median sale
$515,995
62 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
47 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
514
active + pending
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in Washington.
How much land typically counts as an acreage property in Washington? ▾
Most MLS listings tagged as acreage in Washington start around half an acre and go up from there, with a meaningful chunk sitting between 1 and 5 acres. Larger parcels of 10+ acres exist but are rarer and tend to cluster on the eastern edge of town toward Warner Valley and the Hurricane bench.
Can I keep horses or livestock on acreage in Washington? ▾
It depends on the zoning of the specific parcel. Properties zoned A-1 or RA (rural agricultural) inside Washington City limits generally allow horses, chickens, and some livestock with acreage minimums per animal. Lots inside an HOA or in newer subdivisions like Sienna Hills or Coral Canyon usually do not, even when the lot is large, so always confirm zoning and CC&Rs before writing an offer.
Is water included with the land, or do I need shares? ▾
Culinary water in city limits comes through Washington City utilities, but irrigation is a separate question. Many older acreage parcels carry Washington Fields Irrigation shares that convey with the property, which is a real cost saver given Southern Utah water rates. On parcels without shares, owners typically rely on culinary water or a well, and both have limits worth understanding before purchase.
How do prices compare to smaller lots in Washington? ▾
Acreage homes generally run a premium over standard subdivision homes of similar square footage, with the land itself often driving most of the difference. Pricing varies widely based on whether the parcel has irrigation, outbuildings, a shop, or horse facilities. Move-in-ready homes on 1+ acre with a shop tend to be the most competitive segment.
What areas of Washington have the most acreage listings? ▾
Washington Fields, the area south of the Virgin River, holds most of the larger residential parcels, along with pockets near Green Springs and the older parts of town off Telegraph. Newer master-planned communities to the north are mostly smaller lots, so buyers wanting real elbow room tend to focus on the Fields or look east toward Hurricane.
Are there building restrictions on outbuildings, shops, or barns? ▾
On agricultural and rural-zoned land, detached shops and barns are usually allowed with permits and setback compliance. Height limits, setbacks from property lines, and total accessory structure square footage all come into play. If a shop is a non-negotiable, look at the zoning code for that specific parcel rather than relying on what the neighbor built.