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Volume 7, Issue 10
MOAB AREA
MAGAZINE
NOVEMBER–DECEMBER 2023
The story of Arches Nat’l Park From unknown outpost to world-famous destination
Entrance road under construction in 1957.
Also inside… The most complete local real estate listings | Real estate market update
Turn-key Rim Village Vista townhome MLS#1898091 | $689,000 Arches Real Estate Group (See page 29)
New custom home, construction complete MLS#1896158 | $1,720,000 Summit Sotheby’s International Realty (See page22)
Old town estate or investor’s playground MLS#1886992 | $995,000 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (See page 8)
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Table of Contents
NOVEMBER–DECEMBER 2023
Features:
14 Park history: the story of Arches 30 Real estate market update 46 Directory of services
Real Estate Listings:
4 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 20 Realty Path 22 Summit Sotheby’s International Realty 28 Arches Real Estate Group 36 Presidio Real Estate (Anasazi Realty Moab) 38 Moab Realty 47 Real Estate Resolutions
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Publisher, Editor: Andrew Mirrington Graphic design: Kristal Franklin Advertising sales: Andrew Mirrington Contributors: Rachel Fixsen, Sharon Sullivan Photographer: Murice D. Miller Contributing editor: Julia Myers Proofreader: John Mirrington Distribution: Hand & Heart Services Bookkeeping: Joanna Mirrington, Collette Coronella Printing: Publication Printers
Moab Area Real Estate Magazine is published by AJM Media, LLC P.O. Box 1328, Moab, UT 84532 • (303) 817-7569 andrewmirrington@gmail.com Top: Arches National Monument’s one-time entrance station. Date unknown.
[Courtesy of National Park Service]
Bottom: A view of a residential area in Spanish Valley, just south of Moab. [Photo by Shunyu Fan istock.com]
Magazine front cover: Arches National Monument entrance road under construction near Courthouse Towers in 1957. [Courtesy of National Park Service]
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ESCAPE TO YOUR DESERT RESORT 100 S Joe Wilson Dr 4 BD | 3 BA | 4,566 SF | 5.25 AC 1 BD, 1 BA, 552 SF Casita 2,950,000 | MLS 1886028
50 East Center Street, Moab, Utah
Here is your destination estate for adventure in Southeastern Utah. A convergence of peace, artistic expression, custom detail, luxury, rugged beauty, and fun...in one incredible package. Bring your bags, bring your toys, stop at the grocery- then land – once you are here, you won’t want to leave. Over 5 acres of desert landscape adjoining additional deeded open land allows for a setting of absolute privacy and intimacy with the surrounding vistas. With seven patios covering over 4,300 square feet, the outdoor living is as incredible as the southwestern interior. Rachel Moody (435) 260-8245 / Nikole Andersen (801) 750-5280
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2215 Salida Del Sol 3 BD | 3.5 BA | 2,719 SF | 0.33 AC | Furnished $1,390,000 | MLS 1875542 Rachel Moody (435) 260-8245
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1435 Powerhouse Lane 7.95 AC $1,995,000 | MLS 1864833
625 S 400 E 3 BD | 3 BA | 1,896 SF | 0.13 AC $749,000 | MLS 1902118
3459 E Red Rock Drive 3.25 AC $1,250,000 | MLS 1893183
684 Blue Mountain Ridge, Monticello 2 BD | 2 BA | 1,643 SF | 6 AC $699,000 | MLS 1900906
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3686 S Spanish Valley Dr E-1 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,573 SF $799,900 | MLS 1864390
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NEW L IS TING
Short Term Rental
RIM VILLAGE P-1
3686 S Spanish Valley Dr P-1 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,551 SF $719,000 | MLS 1884067
IMPROVED PRICE
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Short Term Rental
3686 S Spanish Valley Dr Q-2 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,551 SF $785,000 | MLS 1869610
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1261 N Rubicon Trail #R3 2 BD | 2.5 BA | 1,532 SF | 0.12 AC $795,000 | MLS 1856293
2 Desert Wind 3 BD | 3 BA | 1,490 SF $599,000 | MLS 1873588
1261 N Main Rubicon Trail #27 0.09 Acres $269,900 | MLS 1898426
MLS 1864162 | MLS 1838551
SUBLIME CASTLE VALLEY
RED ROCK SITE
WHITE HORSE
WILSON ARCH
Jessiqua Zufelt (435) 210-1171 Rachel Moody Team (435) 260-8240
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432 N Rimrock Lane 4.9 AC $333,000 | MLS 1845590
237 N 300 E 24.5 AC $295,000 | MLS 1890587
4265 Lipizzan Jump, 18 | 0.50 AC 4122 Lipizzan Jump, 33 | 0.50 AC $295,000 | $249,000
49 W Ryan Court, La Sal 1.33 AC $79,000 | MLS 1897370
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532 Oliver Street / Home with workshop 4 BD | 2 BA | 2,016 SF | 0.25 AC $749,000 | MLS 1892250
4056 S Beeman Road 6 BD | 3 BA | 3,968 SF | 1.0 AC $725,000 | MLS 1864330
HELLO PARK LANE
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Jessiqua Zufelt (435) 210-1171 Rachel Moody Team (435) 260-8240
1391 E Highway 46, La Sal 3 BD | 3 BA | 5,022 SF | 5.9 AC $580,000 | MLS 1885481
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MILLION DOLLAR VIEW
WATCHMAN ESTATES
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32 N Mountain View Drive | 2 Cabins 1 BD | 2 LOFT AREAS | 3 BA | 4.33 AC $429,000 | MLS 1845610
3340 E Watchman Trail 0.25 AC $245,000 | MLS 1896142
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IMPRO V E D PR I C E
1167 S Austin Drive 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,330 SF | 0.21 AC $525,000 | MLS 1880596
324 Park Lane 3 BD | 1.5 BA | 1,250 SF | 0.24 AC $599,000 | MLS 1875946
IMPRO V E D PR I C E
SWEET START
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OASIS IN OLD LA SAL
NE W L IST ING
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A MATTERHORN MASTERPIECE
YOUR ISLAND IN THE SKY
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2162 Navajo Heights Drive 7.98 AC $750,000 | MLS 1902038
1650 Vertigo Drive 3.66 AC $575,000 | MLS 1902029
Development Potential
Development Parcel
Development Property
GREEN RIVER GEM
THE BEST LOCATION
PORTAL VISTA PHASE 3!
OLD TOWN INVESTMENT
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Long Street, Green River 72.63 AC | $3,000,000 | MLS 1888234 11.96 AC | $400,000 | MLS 1888253
46 S 100 E 0.62 AC $2,700,000 | MLS 1895164/1895165
212 N Carmichael Loop 1.61 AC $1,050,000 | MLS 1865052
Commercial Property
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL
OPPORTUNITY FOR STORAGE UNITS!
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1521 S. Hwy 191 | 0.89 AC 1,546 Sq Ft Shop | Office | 1 Bath $1,200,000 | MLS 1887028
IMPRO V E D PR I C E
Commercial Property
195 East 200 North 3 BD | 3 BA | 1,593 SF | 2.03 AC $995,000, | MLS 1886995
1053 W 400 N 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,782 SF | 1.16 AC $695,000 | MLS 1840654/1840657
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BU YER INCE NT I V E ! Seller paid 2/1 buy down for primary residents and second homeowners!!
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1185 S Murphy Lane 1-2 Bedroom Units Starting at $260,000
CURRENT AVAILABILITY 1 BEDROOM UNITS: • $260,000 • $270,000 • $315,000 2 BEDROOM UNITS: • $335,000 • $345,000 • $355,000 • $395,000
Looking for your own - brand new - private space? Seeking the simplicity and efficiency of having total control of your living environment? Here is your opportunity to own your own condominium in Moab! Your home, your way in an elevated community with amazing views, access to hiking trails, with a dog park, community garden and - close to the center of town! These homes include an independent storage unit, deck, private covered bike parking and dedicated car parking space. Seller is offering a 2/1 interest rate buydown closing cost credit for primary residents and second homeowners! www.MurphyFlats.com
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KANE CREEK CONDOMINIUMS 443 Kane Creek Blvd
CURRENT AVAILABILITY
A105 | 2BD, 1 BA, 730 SF | $385,000 | Rachel Moody Team (435) 260-8240 A204 | 1BD, 1 BA, Den, -710 SF | $375,000 | Rachel Moody Team (435) 260-8240 B103 | 1BD, 1 BA, 500 SF | $299,000 | Rachel Moody Team (435) 260-8240 B112 | Studio, 1 BA, 500 SF | $275,000 | Shannon Meredith (435) 260-7484
A short walk to downtown Moab and minutes to all that Moab has to offer. Kane Creek Condominiums sits on over two acres located at the base of the Moab Rim. Each residence offers stunning views of towering red rock cliffs and the expansive Moab Valley with sights of Arches National Park, Swiss Cheese Ridge, and the La Sal Mountains.
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A RARE FIND IN MOAB!
TREASURED LOCATION
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WILLOW STREET COTTAGES
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3885 Maynard Lane 3 BD | 3.5 BA | 3,000 SF | 15.58 AC $4,250,000 | MLS 1877948
3333 Far Country Drive | $3,595,000 4 BD | 3.5 BA | 4,704 SF | 6.85 AC | MLS 1865130 CASITA 2 BD | 1 BA | 865 SF and Studio Apt
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3505 Juniper Drive 2 BD | 2 BA | 1,380 SF | 2.36 AC $1,500,000 | MLS 1848188
101 W Rio Grande 4 BD | 2.5 BA | 2,120 SF | 0.28 AC $967,000 | MLS 1890663
680 S Highway 191 3 RENTAL UNITS | TRADING POST WITH APARTMENT | 1.02 AC $925,000 | MLS 1962798
599 S Hideaway Cove, Monticello 4 BD | 3 BA | 2,526 SF | 24.40 AC $925,000 | MLS 1893986
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RUSTIC, MODERN, & NATURAL LIVING
Lynda Diem (435) 260-9244
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SPACIOUS LIVING
RUSTIC ELEGANCE
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ENTERTAIN IN COMFORT
THREE BEAUTIFUL PARCELS
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2301 S Arena Roja 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,720 SF | 0.32 AC $795,000 | MLS 1898801
2571 W Deer Park Drive, Monticello 3 BD | 1 BA | 1,520 SF | 10.08 AC $649,000 | MLS 1898648
15 E Peters Spring Road, Monticello 3BD | 2BA | 1,708 SF | 38.98 AC $644,900 | MLS 1850837
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IMPRO V E D PR I C E
675 W Hale Ave 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,463 SF $649,500 | MLS 1897028
440 McKay Place 3 BD | 2.5 BA | 1,731 SF | 0.15 AC $745,000 | MLS 1897822
IMPROVED PRICE
1196 Murphy Lane 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,493 SF | 0.76 AC $665,000 | MLS 1821167
IM P R OV E D P R ICE
NE W L IST ING
SOUTHWESTERN LIVING
IN THE HEART OF MOAB 290 N Opal Ave 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,512 SF | 0.17 AC $579,900 | MLS 1879100
Angela Houghton (435) 260-0700
Nikole Andersen (801) 750-5280
NE W L IST ING
491 Nichols Lane 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,344 SF | 0.20 AC $625,000 | MLS 1894357
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IM P R OV E D P R ICE
COVETED LOCATION
TWO LIVING SPACES!
1697 N Highland Drive 4 BD | 2 BA | 2,304 SF | 0.80 AC $559,000 | MLS 1901206 Lynda Diem (435) 260-9244
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
WILSON ARCH
RARE DOWNTOWN JEWEL
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CHARMING COTTAGE
2-BEDROOM ABODE
BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME
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1113 S 200 E, Blanding 5 BD | 3 BA | 3,520 SF | 3.17 AC $549,000 | MLS 1897666
115 N 400 W, Blanding 2 BD | 1 BA | 891 SF | 0.30 AC $278,000 | MLS 1878105 Janet Thomas (435) 760-0316
167 S Joe Wilson Dr 4.65 AC $359,000 | 1898262
164 E 300 S, Monticello 2 BD | 1 BA | 715 SF | 0.10 AC $198,975 | MLS 1896435
IMPROVED PRICE
Commercial
167 N 100 E 1 BD | 1 BA | 1,568 SF | 0.10 AC $375,900 | MLS 1897809
2230 S Canyonlands Circle 2.13 AC $475,000 | MLS 1867474
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THE STORY OF ARCHES NATIONAL PARK From little-known wilderness to world-famous destination Written by Sharon Sullivan
Arch at sunset, Arches National Park [Photo by aheflin© adobestock.com] Inset: Arches National Monument sign and entrance. Unknown date.[Courtesy of National Park Service]
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N HIS 1968 BOOK DESERT SOLITAIRE, THE LATE EDWARD ABBEY WROTE ABOUT ARCHES NATIONAL PARK BASED ON HIS JOURNAL ENTRIES AFTER SPENDING TWO SEASONS WORKING IN THE PARK AS A RANGER. IT’S A BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN TRIBUTE TO
WILDERNESS AND WHAT WAS THEN A LARGELY UNKNOWN NATIONAL MONUMENT “AT THE END OF A LITTLE-USED DIRT ROAD.”
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Ribbon-cutting for Arches National Monument entrance road in 1958.
[Courtesy of National Park Service]
Word spread over the ensuing years regarding the area’s stunning red-rock formations, its concentration of natural sandstone arches, and overall remarkable beauty. During Abbey’s era, from 1956-1957, the park received approximately 25,000 visitors. The first paved road into the park wasn’t built until 1958. In 2021, nearly 2 million people visited the park. It’s a unique landscape, with more than 2,000 sandstone arches scattered throughout the park, ranging from three-foot long arches to the longest arch in North America – the 290-feet long Landscape Arch located in the park’s Devils Garden area. Its thinnest portion measures just six feet. During the 1990s, two huge rock pieces fell from the arch, prompting the park service to close a loop trail that went beneath the arch.
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Arches National Park lies on top of an underground salt bed called the Paradox Formation, deposited more than 300 million years ago when ancient seas flowed back and forth over the land before eventually evaporating. Residue left from floods and wind eventually formed into rock. Underneath the weight of the sandstone the salt beds began to buckle and bulge, causing the earth to shift and fracture, producing the spires, domes, fins, and arches you see today. Dinosaurs roamed the terrain millions of years ago – a fossilized dinosaur track can be seen near Delicate Arch. Humans came along later – 10,000 years ago – when hunter-gatherers migrated there for the plants and animals they hunted for food. They also found quartz for making stone tools such as knives and scrapers. Then, roughly
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2,000 years ago the hunter-gatherers began cultivating plants and settled in the Four Corners region. These Ancestral Puebloans, as they became known, lived in villages like those preserved at Mesa Verde National Park. While it is unknown whether these Puebloans resided full time at what is now Arches, pictographs and petroglyphs inside the park provide evidence that they at least visited the area. Native Americans have long been associated with the wider region, including the Hopi Tribe, Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians, Las Vegas Paiute, Moapa Band of Paiute Indians of the Moapa River Reservation, Navajo Nation, Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, Pueblo of Zuni, Rosebud Sioux, San Juan Southern Paiute, Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Ute Indian Tribe of Uintah and Ouray Reservation, and Ute Mountain Ute Tribe.
PARK PROMOTION
The first non-native people came to the area looking for minerals. And, ranchers came to graze cattle and sheep. By the early 1900s, some settlers began promoting the area for its beautiful scenery. In 1923, prospector Alexander Ringhoffer decided he wanted to see the area become a national park, so he contacted the Rio Grande Western Railroad to publicize the arches. He led railroad executives on hikes to witness the rock formations. It was believed that the natural arches could attract more railroad customers, which helped launch the campaign to create a park. Other advocates for preserving the Arches area included John “Doc” Williams, Moab’s first physician, who, in 1896, explored the area with his friend, newspaper owner Loren “Bish” Taylor. Arches became a National Monument on April 12, 1929, when President Herbert Hoover signed a presidential proclamation protecting 1,920 acres in the park’s Windows area and 2,500 acres in the Devils Garden area. Since then, the park’s boundaries have expanded. In March 1940, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) began developing the park by improving the entrance road, building drainage culverts and constructing park headquarters buildings. The CCC also began constructing a scenic road through the park. Bates Wilson served as superintendent of Arches and Natural Bridges National Monuments from 1949 to 1972. During that time, Wilson worked to additionally preserve 250,000 acres of what would become the nearby Canyonlands National Park in 1964. In 1971, the U.S. Congress changed Arches’ status from a national monument to a national park. Many recognize park scenery from movies filmed in the area – including Thelma and Louise, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and Hulk. Along the Park Avenue Trail visitors can walk where the young Indiana Jones learned his craft before becoming an archaeologist.
Top left: An early local advocate for preserving the Arches area was Moab’s first physician, John “Doc” Williams, who explored the area in 1897. [Courtesy of National Park Service] Middle: Delicate Arch [Photo by warasit phothisuk© shutterstock.com] Bottom: Bates Wilson served as superintendent of Arches and Natural Bridges National Monuments from 1949 to 1972. [Courtesy of Friends of Arches and Canyonlands Parks] MOAB AREA REAL ESTATE MAGAZINE November–December 2023
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AMENITIES
Many mind-blowing rock formations can be observed while motoring along the 25-mile in-and-out paved park road, though there’s nothing like experiencing the terrain on foot and up-close. Pullouts along the way offer paved or dirt trails for an easy stroll to many of the features for a much more rewarding experience than what you can get from inside a vehicle. Visitors should be aware that summer daytime temperatures can top 110-degrees Fahrenheit, and carry plenty of water. It’s also important to follow the “Leave No Trace” philosophy of not carving or writing on rock, collecting firewood, or tossing cigarette butts on the ground. Visitors must carry out all their trash. There are no food or lodging facilities in the park, because Moab – where you’ll find plenty of these types of services – pre-dates the founding
of Arches National Park, says Arches and Canyonlands National Parks spokeswoman Karen Garthwait. Parks that include restaurants and hotels inside their boundaries do not have a gateway community such as Moab, she says. Camping is allowed at the Devils Garden campground, which is open yearround. The 52 sites include water and flush toilets and can be reserved six months in advance. Backcountry camping is also available with a permit. There is a Visitor Center within the park where you can watch an orientation film, talk
with rangers, view exhibits, and browse the park store stocked with books, maps, hats, water bottles, and other items. Interpretive ranger programs are offered seasonally. If you enjoy a starry, starry sky consider visiting the park at night – or camp out under the stars. In 2019, Arches was designated an International Dark Sky Park after taking measures to reduce light pollution. Air quality must also be monitored to maintain Dark Sky status. The nonprofit Friends of Arches and Canyonlands Parks supports a range of activities in the park, including an annual Star Party each September, with an astronomer present and telescopes available for night sky viewing. The park also holds several full-moon hikes in the Windows area and sky viewing with a ranger in the spring.
This page, top: Two women enjoy a visit to Arches National Monument in 1945. [Courtesy of Utah State Historical Society] Middle: A ranger talks with a park visitor. [Courtesy of National Park Service] Opposite page, top: Landscape Arch [Photo by Amehime© shutterstock.com] Bottom: Former Arches National Monument entrance station. Date unknown. [Courtesy of National Park Service]
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TIMED ENTRY PILOT
Visitation to Arches National Park increased 73% over the past decade; it has more than doubled since 2007. The park had become so crowded that people were parking on the side of the road on top of the fragile cryptobiotic soil; others were dangerously walking in the road; and parking lots were often at capacity. “We knew we had to do something,” Garthwait says. The park service first expanded parking lots, which filled up the first day, she says. They temporarily closed the front entrance gate on holiday weekends, then it became every weekend, then an entire week. “It was so disappointing to visitors,” some of whom had driven across the country to see the park. “Just expanding parking lots wasn’t enough.” The park eventually decided to implement a timed entry system to level out the visitation across the daytime hours. “The goal is not to reduce visitation, just level it out,” says Garthwait. Visitors can reserve the $2 timed entry tickets up to three months prior to their visit – and reservations do sell out, although a number of tickets are also held back each day to accommodate those who don’t plan their trips months in advance. These last-minute tickets can be reserved the night before your trip to the park. The timed entry ticket time slots are released online at 6 p.m.
The most popular times to visit are 8, 9, and 10 a.m. and they definitely sell out, says Garthwait. Early afternoon time slots are typically more available. You don’t need a timed entry ticket when visiting before 7 a.m. or after 4 p.m. The timed entry pilot program runs from April 1 through October 31. Visitation generally slows down during the winter season. The public has responded positively to the timed entry program. At www.rec.gov,
visitors consistently give the program four out of five stars, says Garthwait. The timed entry pilot is in its second year of operation. “Having worked in these parks for 17 years now, I’ve witnessed this whole boom,” Garthwait says. “Some years it (had) been so crowded it impacted people’s enjoyment. We’re getting a lot of positive comments now that “people can just drive right in and start having fun!” n
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ENTRADA NIGHTLY RENTAL MLS#1901886 / $998,000 4 Bed / 3 Bath / 2261 sq ft / Moab
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BEAUTIFUL CONTEMPORARY HOME with ADU MLS#1951935 / $998,000 4 Bed / 3 Bath / 2350 sq ft / Moab
HIKING/BIKING/JEEPING close by MLS#18886467 / $465,000 2 Bed / 2 Bath / 1300 sq ft/ Wilson Arch
2 LOTS w/SHOP*POWER*WELL*SEPTIC MLS#1963243 / $209,000 / La Sal 3.77 acres / RVs for additional price
TURNKEY NIGHTLY RENTAL MLS#18864045 / $799,900 3 Bed/2 Bath / 1573 sq ft / Moab
PERFECT For Nightly Rental MLS#1889168 / $725,000 4 Bed / 2 Bath / 2100 sq ft / La Sal
STUNNING ACREAGE in FLAT IRON MESA MLS#1898122 / $379,000 17.87 acres / Panoramic Views
QUIET SOLITUDE * POSSIBLY SUBDIVIDE MLS#1897510 / $150,000 6.47 ACRES at base of La Sal’s
PRIME COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MLS#1778030 / $1,500,000 / 1.98 ac Close to New College Campus
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Full Basement/Second Kitchen MLS#1897991 / $1,290,000 6 bed / 4.5 bath / 4672 sq ft / Moab
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Spacious Shop/ADU MLS#1872789 / $719,000 4 bed / 3 bath / 2152 sq ft / Moab
Mature Trees/Private Backyard MLS#1884395 / $493,000 3 bed / 2 bath / 1608 sqft / Moab
Turnkey Nightly Rental MLS#1891491 / $564,000 3 bed/ 2bath / 1384 sq ft / Moab
Turnkey Nightly Rental MLS#1951870 / $529,900 3 bed / 2 bath / 1384 sq ft / Moab
Turnkey Main Level Nightly Rental MLS#1962838 / $525,000 3 bed / 2 bath / 1384 sq ft / Moab
Turnkey Nightly Rental Cabin MLS#1844137 / $476,000 4 bed / 4 bath / 1904 sq ft / Monticello
Large Family Home MLS#1965777 / $329,000 4 bed / 3 bath / 2900 sq ft / Monticello
Finished Basement MLS#1896678 / $649,000 4 bed / 2 bath / 2512 sq ft / Moab
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Your Next Move Can Be Next Level. METICULOUS NIGHTLY R ENTA L 3853 S Red Valley Circle, #14A2, Moab, Utah 2 BD | 3 BA | 1,274 SF | $575,000
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ARCHES REAL ESTATE GROUP 505 N Main St., Moab, UT 84532 | Phone: 1-435- 259-5021
New Listing / # 1965055 / $75,000 In-Town Location! 2 bed 2 bath,1997 Manf Home with 2 sheds. Lots of mature shade trees. Monthly lot fee of $567.00 includes: water, sewer, trash & secure mailbox usage. This sale doesn’t include land.
#1882287 / $48,000 One acre lot in nice area of LaSal, at an affordable price! Beautiful views of the mountains & peacefulness of the country. Shared well with 1/2 interest, must install own septic.
#1890682 / $36,000 20 Acre Parcel Near Cisco, surrounded by public land. Excellent base camp for your adventure.
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#1904752 / 3.85 ACRES Views of the Book Cliffs and the La Sal Mts. Hike, bike, jeep or UTV. Explore Thompson Canyon and the Ghost town in Sego Canyon.
#1903391 / 20 ACRES At the base of the Book Cliffs in Thompson. Great get-away property, yet still close to Moab to satisfy your exploring needs. Power poles nearby will make it affordable to build your get-a-way vacation home.
#1903305 / I-70 Hwy property / 80.34 ACRES Just before you turn off and head to Moab. Great place to build boat or RV storage buildings or install hwy. billboards for the visitors heading to Moab or Lake Powell. P aved road to the edge of the property. Great views of the Book Cliffs.
#1903599 / 1 ACRE Thompson Spring great view of the Book Cliffs and the La Sal Mts. UTV, hike, jeep, or bike while exploring this fully fenced area located just 35 miles outside of Moab. Power and water line nearby. A legal easement through private property allows entrance to this property.
#1903353 / 40 ACRES Unobstructed view at the base of the Book Cliffs in Thompson Spring. Great place to create your own UTV trails while exploring this area or build a home located just 35 miles outside of Moab. Power pole on the property.
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#1963641 / $900,000 Open floor plan—1875 sqft, 3 bed 2 full bath on one acre. New appliances are included. Jetted tub in the master main bedroom. Vaulted living room ceiling. Extra 4-car garage. Attached concrete fence in front and side for privacy.
#1876439 / $689,500 CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN MOAB! 1,788 sqft of living space, 3 bed 2 bath on a large corner lot with views of the red rocks. Large trees for shade & privacy. 2-car garage, covered patio.
#1951039 / $440,000 2 bed 1 bath and a bonus room. Open concept living with a covered patio off the kitchen/living room, fully fenced private back yard, beautifully landscaped with sprinklers. Great views of the Moab Red Rocks Walls. 5 blocks from Main St. near hiking, biking & jeeping trails.
#1898091 / $689,000 TURN-KEY Rim Village Vista Townhome! 3 bed 2½ bath. Excellent investment property or your dream home in Moab. The owners bought the property new and had a few special options added when it was built.
#1900510 / $519,000 Lovely and spacious 1950 sqft, 2-story home, 3 bed 2.5 bath, with versatile extra room. Has new floor coverings and HVAC system. Located close to downtown, sits on 0.26 acre lot, in the county with views of the red rocks and mountains.
#1899684 / $590,000 Pristine 3 bed 2½ bath with master en-suite and huge walk-in closet. Tons of storage throughout, open concept living, kitchen appliances included, walk-in pantry, 2-car garage, a private fully fenced back yard, with a 21’x12’ covered patio, and a large storage shed.
#1873012 / $559,000 Charming Bungalow—2 bedrooms and a bathroom that has just been redone. New roof and carport roof. 0.25 acre lot on a quiet street with red rock views. Walk or bike to anywhere you want to go in the City.
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REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE Moab real estate remains highly desirable, but rising interest rates are holding back some would-be buyers Written by Rachel Fixsen | Photos by Murice D. Miller
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HE PANDEMIC YEARS CREATED UNMATCHED VOLATILITY IN UTAH’S HOUSING MARKET.”
THAT STATEMENT IS ON THE TITLE PAGE OF A SEPTEMBER 2023 REPORT FROM THE KEM C. GARDNER POLICY INSTITUTE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH CALLED “STATE OF THE STATE’S HOUSING MARKET, 2022-2024.”
The report summarizes how a ten-year building and real estate boom in Utah peaked in 2022. At that time interest rates on mortgage loans rose sharply, requests for building permits dropped off, home prices and sales slackened. During the boom, the median home sale price statewide rose from $336,300 in February of 2020 to $500,000 in February of 2022. Prices statewide are now easing. The report predicts that the slowdown in sales will bottom-out this year, and that the market will pick back up in 2024.
How does Moab compare to the state as a whole? Data from the Utah Association of Realtors indicates that the median sales price in Grand County this September was $475,000, compared to $590,000 in September of 2022. According to an October 3 presentation from the Moab Area Housing Task Force before the Grand County Commission, the median home sale price in Grand County peaked in 2022 at $625,000—a new record for the county, said Kaitlin Myers, vice chair of the task force, during the presentation. The median sales price is now back down to around $550,000.
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These raw numbers give glimpses into the market, but nuances can also be lost in compiling data. For example, the greater Moab area bridges the line between Grand and San Juan counties, meaning sales data for the area is split between data sets for two different counties. In lower-population areas like Southeast Utah, where there are fewer real estate transactions in total, a small number of anomalous sales can skew the data. Statistics also don’t break down trends within different price brackets. It’s helpful to have the insights of local real estate agents who have on-theground knowledge of the local market.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
The Moab Area Real Estate Magazine spoke with several local agents and brokers about what they’ve recently observed working in the real estate industry in Moab. Randy Day is a broker at Presidio Anasazi Realty in Moab. He says that, lately, he’s not getting multiple offers on the same house, as he was last year; sales overall are down. “The sales are happening, but they’re not as robust as they were a year ago,” he says. “The reason they’re not selling is interest rates,” Day explains, adding that high interest rates on mortgage loans hurt buyers in the lower end of the market more than they hurt high-end buyers. “That affects the entry-level buyer more than it affects any other buyer. They have the least amount of room to play with in their housing fund,” Day says. Though sales are down, prices are not dropping quickly in his experience. He attributes that to a limited housing stock.
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He’d like to see local development restrictions ease to encourage more building. With more homes total, he says, the market can meet the demands of buyers in all price brackets. Valerie Brown is a Moab real estate agent with Real Estate Resolutions; she agrees that interest rates are less of an obstacle for buyers in the luxury market. Brown says she is “amazed at how many are paid in cash” among higher-end home sales. If there’s no loan, interest rates don’t apply. “They don’t have to worry about interest rates because they have cash,” she says. Shoppers for entry-level homes will likely need to take out a mortgage, and high interest rates certainly affect those buyers. “First time home buyers who are strug-
gling to buy a home at all—they have to deal with interest rates,” Brown says. “It’s really hard.” Brown says she mainly sells “average” homes, and she’s been seeing price reductions in that bracket. She’s also seen some sellers offering incentives like helping buyers with closing costs. Other sellers are withdrawing their listings, waiting for a more favorable market. Meanwhile, Brown thinks home values will likely continue to rise. “It’s my belief that prices are only going to increase, because Moab is highly desirable,” she says. Rarni Schultz is the branch manager at Primary Residential Mortgage in Moab. She agrees that home prices will likely continue
Top right: Presidio Real Estate’s Aaron Davies and Sheila Day tour a condo for sale in Moab in October. Bottom: Jacque Gustafson, Summit Sotheby’s International Realty Moab.
“There is no guarantee rates will improve, but you can guarantee homes will continue to appreciate over time.” —Rarni Schultz
to rise, and encourages prospective home buyers to research what they can afford, even in the face of high interest rates. “A home is one of your biggest assets,” she says. “As a homeowner, you are in control of your finances. If you rent, you are always subject to someone else controlling your monthly obligation.” A borrower’s credit and income, as well as the amount of the agreed-upon downpayment, also affect the rate of any particular mortgage. Because Moab is considered a rural area, some applicants may be eligible for rural lending programs. While Schultz acknowledges that high interest rates will reduce buyers’ purchasing power, she doesn’t think that should stop buyers. “I’m really advising people, try not to focus so much on the rate. Focus on what is going to fit in your budget,” Schultz says. “I recommend
sitting down with your lender and running multiple scenarios” to identify a realistic price range. “There is no guarantee rates will improve, but you can guarantee homes will continue to appreciate over time,” Schultz says. Lenore Beeson is an agent with Summit Sotheby’s International Realty. In her observation, the middle market—with the low end in the $450,000 ballpark—has stalled significantly since last year. Beeson says she has a home in that range listed with no offers; a year ago, she says, there would have been five offers on it. First-time home buyers struggle to afford Moab prices with current interest rates; meanwhile, lower-priced homes in the area are mostly small
condominiums, not suitable for families. “It’s hard to start out and buy a house in Moab,” Beeson says. Rachel Moody is the associate broker at the Rachel Moody Team with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services. She has also seen a drag in sales of mid-range homes. “Our middle market is super slow,” she says. She’s seen some developers try to encourage sales by offering incentives: for example, offering to buy down rates, meaning they will pay fees to a lender to reduce mortgage rates. While prices overall have fallen since last year, Moody says that doesn’t hold true for all properties. One high-end home that she
Top left: Rarni Schultz [Courtesy photo] Bottom left: Presidio Real Estate’s Randy Day. [Courtesy photo] Bottom right: Real Estate Resolution’s Valerie Brown and a client. [Courtesy photo] MOAB AREA REAL ESTATE MAGAZINE November–December 2023
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The 2017 version of the Moab Area Affordable Housing Master Plan predicted that the county would need 316 new units by 2020. Actual construction surpassed that. The updated version of the plan says 379 were built, 105 of which carry deed restrictions. The updated version of the plan also projects that the area will need about 1,000 new units per decade going into the future, with about a third of those being rental units and three quarters of them being attainable for low- to moderate-income households. “We really need to target our workforce housing here,” Myers said. Not everyone supports deed-restrictions— Day, for example, worries that they limit homebuyers from building equity through real estate. But the Task Force advocates for deed-restrictions as long as the gap between local incomes and local home prices remains so large.
sold last spring for $1.4 million, for example, sold this summer for $50,000 more. “That’s one of our anomalies,” she says. In contrast, a townhome that sold for $823,000 last year is now on the market for about $20,000 less. Moody is optimistic about the available inventory in the Moab area: there are quite a few condominiums in the $200,000 to $300,000 price range, she says, as well as a selection of mid-range and luxury homes. “We have a little bit of everything,” she says. “There’s a lot of inventory; people can shop.” At the same time, she agrees that families looking for entry-level single-family homes may have a difficult time. The lower-priced condos are usually very compact, as small as 450 square feet. “We’ve gotten a ton of inventory at this lower-level price range that should be entrylevel, but it’s not a family product,” Moody acknowledges. However, some of that entry-level, single family home niche is being addressed by local affordable housing programs. “Community Rebuilds and the Housing Authority have really been amazing at filling some of our need for multi-bedroom homes,” Moody says.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING Local nonprofits such as the Housing Authority of Southeastern Utah, Community Rebuilds, and the Moab Area Community Land Trust have been dedicated to producing affordable homes in the Moab area for years. Over the past five years or so, local government bodies have designed ordinances with the same goal. Grand County’s High Density Housing Overlay program offers developers a density bonus in exchange for deed-restricting a portion of housing units to people employed in the county. The city’s Active Employment Household ordinance requires developers in the city to set aside some units for locally employed people. Demographic data from the Moab Area Affordable Housing Master Plan illustrates why local workers struggle to afford homes in the area. The median household income is $70,600; in order for a home at the median price to be affordable, a household would need an income of $147,746—more than double the actual median Grand County income. (Housing experts consider housing costs “affordable” if they’re no more than about 30% of the household’s income.)
Top: Kim Kirks, an agent with Berkshire Hathaway, secures a yard sign in front of a listing in Moab. Bottom: Moab Realty’s Danette Johnson.
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WHIPLASH While there are some nuances in Moab’s current real estate market, overall local realtors have seen the same volatility described at the state level in the State of the State’s Housing report. As Moody puts it, the market went from things selling “insanely fast” in 2021 and 2022, to “hitting a brick wall.” “It just whiplashed,” she says. “It went from going a hundred miles an hour to a good, steady twenty-five.” n
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This home is just waiting for you! Close park, pool, school and churches. Fully fenced and xeriscaped front and back with a large, covered patio and storage sheds. 2 bedroom/1.5 bath with a walkout from the basement. Newer plumbing, electrical and metal roof in 2015. (406 W. 400 North) MLS#1894786 | $509,000 Call Danette (435) 260-0130
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QUICK FACTS: Elevation: 4,026 ft Settled: 1878 Mayor: Joette Langianese Population: Moab 5,268 (2019), Grand County 9,640 (2019) Highest point in La Sal Mountains: Mount Peale, 12,721 ft Climate: Midsummer average high/low: 99F/65F, Midwinter average high/low: 43F/20F Average annual precipitation in Moab: 9 inches Speed limit in town: 25MPH (15MPH for OHVs) Driving distance in miles to Salt Lake City: 233, Denver: 354, Las Vegas: 458 Canyonlands Shuttle: 435-210-4757 Red Rock Express: 800-259-2869 Moab Taxi: 435-210-4297 Enterprise Car Rental: 435-259-8505 Arches Car Rental: 435-259-4959 UTAH STATE NUMBERS Motor Vehicle Div: 259-3743 Drivers License Div: 259-3743 Hwy Patrol: 259-5441 Health Dept: 259-5602 Moab Employment Center: 719-2600 District Court: 259-1349
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Opportunity times three! Invest in one or all three of these cozy townhome condos. Perfectly located in town, just steps away from the Moab Aquatics & Rec Center and Swanny City Park. Strong long term rental histories, and a nice neighborhood for family living. Each one has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. $425,000 each MLS#1963439, MLS #1963537, MLS #1963461
Extremely RARE, buildable, commercial acreage, with an existing center turn lane on West Hwy 191. Water, electricity and telecom are in place. 10.05 acres $1,250,000. Check with Bluff city about bringing a medical clinic, retail, or your residential development here. MLS #1892161 and #1892156 961 W Cottonwood Ave. 1.2 acre buildable lot with Bluff’s amazing views. Water & electric stubbed to the lot. High speed internet too! Price Reduced! $80,000 MLS #1881964
In search of a sanctuary? This 18 acre lot in Bluff could make your heart sing. Located at approximately 1200 W Cottonwood Ave. bordered by BLM on two sides. Maturing cottonwood trees and city water in place. Be sure to take a look behind the hill to find extreme privacy. $560,000 | MLS #1892132
Adjoining acreage on the south side of West Hwy 191 in Bluff. Choose home sites, plus relish room for agriculture and animals. 8 acres with lowlands $140,000, MLS# 1891934, adjoins 5.98 acres $180,000, MLS #1891924. | MLS #1790453
9 North Main | Moab
First time buyers: We’re with you every step of the way on this new, exciting home buying journey. Let our expertise be your guide. Experienced buyers and sellers: We speak your language. Put our skill and proven track record to work for you. Commercial: Broker, Gina Giffin, is the only Certified Commercial Investment Member, and Transnational Referral Certification holder in our area.
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Valerie Brown Realtor MCNE
435-260-2808 moabrealtor@yahoo.com
Gina Giffin
Broker CCIM, TRC
303-419-1192 gina@bzrez.com