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Homes with Casitas & Guest Houses in West Jordan, Utah
West Jordan sits in the southwest corner of the Salt Lake Valley, about 20 minutes from downtown SLC and the same distance to the airport, which makes it a practical landing spot for multigenerational households juggling commutes, school drop-offs, and visiting family from out of state. Homes with casitas or detached guest houses tend to cluster in the newer west-side subdivisions off Mountain View Corridor and around the foothills near 9000 South, where larger lot sizes (often a quarter-acre or more) give builders room to add a true secondary dwelling rather than a converted basement. Expect most casitas here to run 400–900 square feet with a kitchenette, full bath, and separate entry — useful for aging parents, adult kids saving for a down payment, or a long-term rental that helps offset a mortgage in the $550K–$900K range typical for these properties.
West Jordan falls under the Jordan School District, and many guest-house properties land in the boundaries of Copper Hills or West Jordan High. Zoning matters more than buyers expect: the city allows accessory dwelling units in most residential zones, but rules on short-term rentals, separate utility meters, and rental licensing vary by parcel, so it's worth checking with the West Jordan planning department before assuming income potential. Winters bring inversion and snow, so look for casitas with their own HVAC rather than a shared system stretched too thin. Browse the active listings below to see what West Jordan currently has on the market with a casita, mother-in-law setup, or detached guest house.
May 2026 · West Jordan market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in West Jordan right now.
Median sale
$580,000
107 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
24 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.6%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
335
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with casitas & guest houses in West Jordan.
Does West Jordan allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs)? ▾
Yes. West Jordan permits internal and detached ADUs in most single-family zones, following Utah's statewide ADU law passed in 2021. The unit generally needs to meet setback requirements, have its own entry, and the property owner must occupy either the main home or the ADU. Always confirm specifics with West Jordan's planning division for the exact parcel.
Can I rent out a casita in West Jordan for extra income? ▾
Long-term rentals (30+ days) of an ADU are allowed for owner-occupied properties with the proper rental license through the city. Short-term rentals under 30 days face tighter restrictions and aren't permitted in most residential zones. If rental income is part of your purchase math, verify the property's current license status before writing an offer.
What price premium do guest houses add in West Jordan? ▾
A functional detached casita typically adds $75,000–$150,000 over a comparable home without one, depending on size, finishes, and whether it has a full kitchen versus a kitchenette. Properties with truly separate utilities and a private yard for the guest unit sit at the top of that range. Internal mother-in-law suites add less, usually $30,000–$70,000.
Which West Jordan neighborhoods most often have casitas? ▾
Newer developments west of Bangerter Highway and along Mountain View Corridor — areas like Highlands, Westland Cove, and the subdivisions near 7800 South and 6400 West — tend to have larger lots that accommodate detached units. Some older custom homes on the east bench near 1300 West also have basement apartments configured as separate living quarters.
Are casitas counted in the home's total square footage? ▾
Detached guest houses are usually listed separately on the MLS, with the main home's square footage shown apart from the casita. Attached or internal ADUs are typically rolled into total square footage but called out in the listing remarks. Pay attention to how the appraiser handles it, since lenders treat detached structures differently for valuation.
How many homes with casitas are typically active in West Jordan? ▾
Inventory is thin — usually somewhere between 3 and 15 active listings at any given time across the city, since detached ADUs were uncommon in builds before 2018. The current count updates live in the listings below this page, and setting up an MLS alert is the most reliable way to catch new ones quickly.