Pine Valley, Utah is located at the headwaters of the Santa Clara River, some 45 picturesque miles from the county seat of St. George. A very significant landmark is located in Pine Valley; the country’s oldest Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Pine Valley Chapel. Ebenezer Bryce, a ship maker, designed it in 1868 using an upside down boat scheme. It is still in use today.

Pine Valley, Utah lies on the western end of the Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness Area, the state’s second largest wilderness area. There are currently 23 threatened species that call the Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness Area home.

At an elevation of 6,500 feet above sea level, Pine Valley summers are a bit cooler than they are in the lower parts of Washington County. The winters are cooler as well with nighttime lows dipping below the freezing mark and remaining below freezing during a small part of the winter months.

There are more than 600 single-family dwellings in the Pine Valley area with an additional 200 building lots available. Of the single-family residences, only about 35% are occupied by full-time Pine Valley, Utah residents. The rest of the dwellings are mainly used as second homes and summer dwellings. There are 20 vacant agricultural plots available for development in the area as well.

The beauty of the natural wilderness areas and quality of a peaceful life are what draws people to this area. Quickly, Pine Valley is becoming a retirement hot spot for those that want to live in an area where scenic beauty abounds. Residents come here for the wide-open spaces, beautiful mountains, and small town living.

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St. George Short Sales

What is a short sale?  A short sale is a real estate term that describes a situation where the fair market value of the property is less tan the debt owed against the property.  The property cannot be sold unless the mortgage holder agrees to accept payment that is less than the amount owed to them.   The mortgage holder thus agrees to take a loss on the sale of the home.  It can be risky but short sales do happen and can work as long as full disclosure from all parties are given.

Approximately 35% of the homes listed for sale in the St. George, Utah area are listed as short sale properties.  There are homes ranging in listed price from $50,000 to $999,000.  Short sales are great for buyers that do not have a specific time frame necessary to move in to the home they desire to purchase.

If you are in the market to purchase a short sale home, you will find that there are a wide variety of listings available to suit what it is that you are looking for.  There are currently single family homes, condominiums, and town homes that are listed in several wonderful neighborhoods throughout the city of St. George and the surrounding area. 

If golf is your ideal recreational outlet, there are homes structured near to some of the country’s greatest golf courses.  If you are seeking a home in short sale status near shopping or excellent schools, there are properties available in these neighborhoods as well.

Short sales are a wonderful way for the discerning buyer to find the home they want at a fair market value.  If you are currently in the market and wish to view these types of properties, they are readily available in an area that you can move your family or retire to.

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