Nicknamed “Utah’s Dixie” for its historical ties to farming cotton, the city of Washington retains a semi-rural charm while doubling as an extension of the St. George urban area. "Southern Utah is all about the outdoors,” says Realtor Erika Rogers with Red Rock Real Estate. “A lot of people buy second homes or vacation homes in Washington because of its amenities." This city of nearly 28,000 residents offers access to St. George’s golfing and employment opportunities as well as the stunning red-rock nature of the Mojave Desert. Within Washington, a growing community of retirees has led to continued homebuilding, while relatively low housing prices and a diverse retail scene beckon to homebuyers looking to live in a peaceful and convenient desert suburb.
Coral Canyon, Utah is a nice suburb nestled in the hills just north of St. George Utah.
Red Cliffs Desert Reserve is an ecologically diverse preserve bordering Green Spring.
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Desert adventures around every corner
Washington shares in St. George’s regionally renowned wealth of outdoor opportunities. At the southeast edge of the city, the ruins of the 1866-built Fort Pearce tell the story of Washington County’s Wild West history. Nearby are rock formations with fanciful names like “Top of the World,” “The Squeeze” and “Peekaboo Ridge.” Sand Hollow State Park circles around a desert reservoir and hosts several campgrounds in addition to an ATV rental venue. North of Washington, the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area is navigable along winding trails that run through the foothills of Signal Peak and past dried-out waterways. Within the city itself, the Virgin River Trail runs along the banks of a winding river and the edge of the Sullivan Soccer Park. There are also smaller green spaces like the Dog Town Dog Park, the Veterans Park playground and the Washington City Baseball and Soccer Field.
Razor Ridge Park is a great place to get outdoors and enjoy nature.
Hiking trails exist just off of the miles of paved sidewalks throughout Coral Canyon.
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Abundant retail options at the Cotton Mill Center
Washington has an extensive array of retail conveniences concentrated at both the western and northeastern edges of the city. Just off Interstate 15, the Cotton Mill Center includes an Albertsons, Walmart and Natural Grocers in addition to big-box home improvement and electronics stores. At the northeast corner of Washington, just off Washington Parkway, a handful of fast-food outlets sit on either side of the Black Bear Diner, a popular regional chain.
The Terrace at Red Cliffs Mall is a great place to grab a bite and enjoy fellowship with family.
Red Cliffs Mall is the major, big-box retail center serving Coral Canyon residence in Utah.
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Diverse employment opportunities in Washington
As a growing retirement destination, Washington has a job market primarily focused on healthcare, homebuilding and retail. Intermountain Health Care is the largest employer in the county, while Wal-Mart, Costco and The Home Depot are also ranked among the top 15.
In Green Spring, Costco is nearby for membership-only big-box shopping.
Red Cliffs Mall offers dozens dining, shopping, and playing options for families.
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A growing and diversifying housing market
From manufactured homes to palatial new builds, Washington has a diverse and growing housing stock. The burst of out-of-state retirees has led to a housing boom in the city, adding new supply to a market dominated by 1970s-1990s builds Manufactured properties cluster around the center of the city and sell for between $40,000 and $375,000. Condos and townhouses, including homes built in the 1980s and brand-new 2020s developments, range in sale price from $162,000 to $1.4 million. Single-story properties with lot sizes between 580 and 3,000 square feet have sold for between $130,000 and $690,000, while those between 3,000 and 7,000 square feet tend to be newer and sell for between $700,000 and $3.9 million. Washington’s northern and southern fringes have experienced extensive homebuilding in recent years, with communities like Oak Grove and Washington Fields emerging in the early 2020s.
Ranch-style designs have gotten a contemporary update, with a mixture of modern elements.
Seven-bedroom townhome estates on Coral Canyon Golf Course sell for around $2 million.
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Strong athletics at Washington County schools
Washington’s students attend the Washington County School District, which receives a B-plus rating from Niche and recognition from that website for having the second-best athletics of any district in the state. Washington is also close to St. George’s Utah Tech University, which offers polytechnic courses at all educational levels in addition to Division I athletics.
Pine View High School.
Coral Canyon School.
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Keeping safe in Washington
According to an October 2023 FBI report, Washington’s crime rate is well below state and national averages. Washington contends with a severe risk of wildfire and heat due to its desert location, but the county offers online resources to help residents ameliorate the risk of a fire.
Bus and highway access to St. George
Access to Interstate 15 puts Washington within a 6-mile and 10-minute drive from downtown St. George; Las Vegas is also less than two hours away, sitting 125 miles down the highway. Washington and St. George are also connected by Suntran buses that stop at popular employment, educational and entertainment venues throughout the metropolitan area.
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