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Investment Properties for Sale in Woodland Hills, Utah
Woodland Hills is a small bench community tucked above Salem and Spanish Fork on the southern edge of Utah County, with most homes sitting between 5,000 and 6,000 feet of elevation against Loafer Mountain. It's a town of roughly 1,400 residents, custom homes on big lots, and very little commercial activity — which makes it an unusual fit for traditional investment strategies. The properties that trade here tend to be larger single-family homes (often 3,500+ square feet on half-acre-plus lots), and investors who buy in Woodland Hills are typically playing a long appreciation game rather than chasing day-one cash flow.
Long-term rentals are the practical path here. Short-term nightly rentals face real zoning hurdles, and the tenant pool leans toward families with professionals working in Provo, Spanish Fork, or the Silicon Slopes corridor up north. Property taxes run on Utah County's standard schedule, and water typically involves both culinary connections and secondary irrigation shares that need to be verified parcel by parcel. Buyers should also weigh the realities of mountain-edge ownership: wildfire insurance considerations, longer driveways, septic systems on some parcels, and HOA covenants on most. Inventory is limited and turnover is slow, so when something workable hits the MLS it usually moves quickly. Browse the active Woodland Hills listings below to see what's currently available and where the numbers might pencil for your strategy.
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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Common questions
About investment properties in Woodland Hills.
Does Woodland Hills allow short-term rentals like Airbnb or VRBO? ▾
Woodland Hills is a small, residential-only town in southern Utah County with strict zoning, and short-term rentals are generally not permitted in most residential zones. Anyone considering a nightly-rental strategy should confirm current ordinances directly with Woodland Hills city offices before writing an offer. Long-term rentals (12-month leases) are the realistic income model here.
What kind of rents do long-term leases pull in Woodland Hills? ▾
Because the housing stock skews toward larger custom homes on half-acre to multi-acre lots, monthly rents typically land in the $3,000-$5,500 range depending on size, finishes, and views. Tenant demand comes largely from Provo, Springville, and Spanish Fork professionals wanting space, quiet, and mountain access without leaving Utah County.
Are there many true investment properties for sale here? ▾
Inventory is thin. Woodland Hills has fewer than 1,500 residents, and most owners are long-term occupants rather than investors, so active listings rotate slowly. When a property does hit the MLS, it's usually a single-family home suited to a buy-and-hold strategy or a future primary residence rather than a turnkey rental.
What's the appreciation track record in Woodland Hills? ▾
Woodland Hills has consistently outperformed the south Utah County average over the last decade thanks to limited buildable land, custom-home construction standards, and proximity to the Loafer Mountain foothills. Investors here generally rely more on appreciation and tax benefits than on month-one cash flow.
How does the commute and location affect tenant demand? ▾
The town sits roughly 15 minutes from I-15 via Salem and about 25 minutes to downtown Provo, which keeps it within range of BYU, Utah Valley Hospital, and the tech corridor in Lindon and Pleasant Grove. Tenants who choose Woodland Hills are usually trading commute time for elevation, views, and a rural feel.
What should investors know about HOA rules and lot upkeep? ▾
Many properties fall under the Woodland Hills HOA or similar subdivision covenants that govern exterior appearance, animal limits, and landscaping. Lots are large and often include slopes, irrigation shares, or secondary water lines, so factor maintenance and weed-abatement costs into your pro forma.