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Homes with Casitas & Guest Houses in Woodland Hills, Utah
Woodland Hills sits on the bench above Elk Ridge and Salem, at the south end of Utah County where lots stretch a half-acre to well over an acre and the mountainside setting still has room to build out rather than up. That extra land is exactly why casitas and detached guest houses show up more often here than in denser Utah County cities. Multi-generational families move to this part of Utah Valley specifically because they can put a parent or adult child in a private, code-compliant guest house forty feet from the main home instead of a shared basement. With Mapleton and Payson services close by but the city itself still low-density and semi-rural, the zoning and lot sizes tend to accommodate a real second structure rather than just a converted garage.
A detached casita in Woodland Hills usually means its own kitchen or kitchenette, a bathroom, and a separate entrance — sometimes with its own address for insurance or rental purposes, sometimes tied to the main parcel as an accessory structure. Buyers use these for aging parents, adult kids saving for their own place, long-term guests, or a home office separate from the main house. Because the city sits at higher elevation with views back down toward Utah Lake and Payson, a guest house here often does double duty as a small guest retreat with its own outlook, not just a utility add-on. Browse the active listings below to see which properties currently have a casita or guest house and how each one is configured.
June 2026 · Woodland Hills market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Woodland Hills right now.
Median sale
$2,487,179
3 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
9 days
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Sale-to-list
100.8%
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Unsold inventory
10
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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.