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Homes with Casitas & Guest Houses in Woodland Hills, Utah
Woodland Hills sits on the benches above Salem and Spanish Fork at roughly 5,200 feet, tucked against Loafer Mountain at the south end of Utah County. It's a small town — fewer than 1,500 residents — built almost entirely on large lots, with custom homes ranging from the high $800s into the $3M+ range. Because most properties here run a half-acre to several acres and the city allows accessory dwellings under specific zoning conditions, casitas and detached guest houses are more common in Woodland Hills than in tighter Wasatch Front cities like Provo or Orem. Buyers usually want them for multi-generational living, adult children attending UVU or BYU down the hill, or as a private space for visiting family during ski and reunion seasons.
The terrain matters here. Lots step up the foothills, so many guest houses are built into walk-out basements or perched as separate structures with their own mountain-facing decks. Views run west across Utah Lake and north toward the Wasatch — a real selling point for a casita used as a rental for visiting grandparents or remote-working relatives. Winters bring real snow at this elevation, so look for guest quarters with their own heat source, dedicated entrances cleared separately from the main drive, and adequate insulation. Power outages happen a few times a year during canyon wind events, and some homeowners have wired guest houses into generator circuits. Browse the active listings below to see which Woodland Hills properties currently include a casita or detached guest house.
May 2026 · Woodland Hills market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Woodland Hills right now.
Median sale
$1,055,000
1 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
14 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
105.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
12
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with casitas & guest houses in Woodland Hills.
Does Woodland Hills allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) or guest houses? ▾
Woodland Hills permits accessory structures and certain accessory dwellings, but rules differ from internal (attached) ADUs versus detached guest houses, and short-term rental use is restricted. Always verify the specific property's zoning, lot size, and any recorded use limitations with Woodland Hills city before writing an offer if rental income is part of your plan.
Are casitas in Woodland Hills typically attached or detached? ▾
Both exist, but because lots here are large — often a half-acre to multiple acres — detached guest houses and separate casita structures are more common than in denser Utah County cities. Many are built as standalone buildings near the main home or as fully separated apartments above oversized garages.
Can I rent out a guest house in Woodland Hills on Airbnb? ▾
Short-term rentals are heavily restricted in Woodland Hills, and most residential zones do not allow nightly rentals of a casita or guest house. Long-term rentals to family members or year-leased tenants are generally treated differently. Confirm current ordinances with the city before counting on rental income.
What price premium should I expect for a Woodland Hills home with a casita? ▾
A finished, permitted guest house typically adds $100K–$250K to a Woodland Hills property compared to similar homes without one, depending on size, separate utilities, and whether it has its own kitchen. Unpermitted conversions add far less and can complicate financing.
Are casitas useful year-round at this elevation? ▾
Yes, as long as they're properly built. At around 5,200 feet, Woodland Hills sees real winter — snow loads, sub-freezing nights, and occasional power outages from canyon winds. Look for guest houses with their own furnace or mini-split, insulated water lines, and a separately accessible entrance that can be shoveled without blocking the main home.
Do lenders count guest-house square footage in the appraisal? ▾
Permitted, legally finished guest houses typically appear in the appraisal as additional living area or as an accessory unit, which helps the value. Unpermitted structures usually don't get credit and can even trigger lender pushback. Always ask the listing agent whether the casita was built with permits and final inspections.