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Living in Onyx Valley
Onyx Valley is a new neighborhood on the higher ground on the west side of Ivins, next to Onyx Canyon.
LocationHigher ground on west Ivins, next to Onyx Canyon
Homes for sale in Onyx Valley
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Onyx Valley is still being built, and many homes here sell through the builder, S and S Homes. That means an MLS listing may not show up every week. When one lists, it shows up on the Ivins homes for sale page.
Onyx Valley is new construction, so the lot you pick sets your Red Mountain view for good. I check that on every Washington County MLS listing here. Tell me your plan and the view you want, and the next match comes to you first.
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Listing information comes from the Washington County Board of Realtors MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Part 1 of 3
The area
Life on the west side and West-side highlights
Life on the west side
New homes on the west side
In shortS and S Homes is building single-story homes here with a clear view north to Red Mountain. Town is a few minutes east, and the Santa Clara River Reserve trails are close by to the south.
Onyx Valley sits on the higher ground on the west side of Ivins, next to Onyx Canyon and close to Anasazi Vista. S and S Homes is building it now, so the streets are new and some lots are still open. Looking north, you see red rock instead of rooflines.
Being new is the appeal, and I'll be upfront about it. The homes, roofs, and systems are brand new, and the plans are single-story. The catch is time: yards start bare, and the lots around you may be under construction for a while. Town, Harmons in Santa Clara, and the drive to St. George are all a few minutes east.
Evening is when the location pays off. Red Mountain holds the last of the light along the northern wall, and the new streets go quiet early. If you want a new home with the desert view and town a few minutes away, the west side is worth a look.
West-side highlights
What sets the west side apart
Six things set this corner of Ivins apart. Red Mountain fills the view to the north, with foothill trails close by. The Snow Canyon park entrance is a short drive away, and so are two golf courses. Errands are a few minutes east, the homes are brand-new and single-story, and a builder is still releasing homes.
The Red Mountain view
The red rock wall fills the skyline to the north, and the homes with a clear view of it are the ones buyers remember. The foothill trails on that side are a short reach from the neighborhood.
Snow Canyon State Park, ~8 min
Head up Snow Canyon Drive. The park has red and white Navajo sandstone, lava tubes, and the Petrified Dunes, and its trails run from easy walks to real scrambles. You need a park pass, and it is a short drive from here.
Errands, a few minutes east
Harmons in Santa Clara is the closest full grocery, a few minutes east, and the wider St. George shopping is a short drive farther east.
New single-story homes
S and S Homes builds single-story plans here of about 1,800 to 2,700 square feet, with options like an RV garage or a casita.
Golf nearby
Entrada at Snow Canyon and the Black Desert resort course are both a short drive away. The Ivins guide covers the full golf picture for the area.
A builder still releasing homes
Onyx Valley is still being built, so the builder releases homes and lots over time and what is open changes month to month.
About the facts in the bar at the top of this page. Sources: the Washington County MLS, recorded plats (the county's subdivision maps), Washington County GIS map records, the Washington County School District, and Utah State Parks. Prices move, so ask me for current numbers. Citywide data lives on the Ivins guide.
Part 2 of 3
The homes and the land
Homes & lots and Trails & outdoors
Homes & lots
Here the view and the lot count more than the floor plan
Onyx Valley is a new single-family neighborhood that S and S Homes is building now. The plans are single-story, about 1,800 to 2,700 square feet, in the desert-contemporary and modern Southwest styles that dominate Ivins. Options include an RV garage or a casita.
The view and the lot are the story here, on ground that slopes. A home with a clear, open view of Red Mountain is a different property than an interior lot a couple of streets in. That holds even at the same square footage.
In Washington County MLS records, detached homes here have generally run from the mid $500,000s up into the $800,000s. The larger or newer builds and the best Red Mountain view lots are at the top. In a neighborhood this small, a couple of sales can pull the average far off. That is why I look at the latest sales of similar homes and the homes for sale right now, not one blended number. Before you trust any figure, check it against the live listings.
In Onyx Valley, two homes the same size are two different prices once you look at the view and the lot.
Trails & outdoors
Desert trails and parks within reach
The best part of the west side is how close the outdoors is. The Red Mountain foothills rise to the north, and a short drive opens a state park and a river-reserve trail network. They run from the foothills out back to a short drive.
Red Mountain (hard)
The wall north of the neighborhood is the Red Mountain plateau. Routes up to the rim and the overlook above Snow Canyon are a real climb, and the payoff is a long valley view.
Santa Clara River Reserve (easy to moderate)
The reserve lies southwest of the neighborhood and covers roughly 6,500 acres, with Cove Wash and the Anasazi Valley petroglyph trail (petroglyphs are rock carvings). These are mellow desert miles that suit a morning walk or an after-work ride.
Snow Canyon State Park (all levels)
The park is about eight minutes up Snow Canyon Drive. It packs slickrock (bare sandstone), the lava-tube caves, the Petrified Dunes, and Jenny's Canyon into one compact loop. You can do it in an evening or take a full day.
Gunlock Reservoir (~25 min)
Out past Santa Clara on Old Highway 91, Gunlock State Park adds open water for boating and fishing. Its waterfalls run in the years the spring snowmelt is big.
Farther afield, Zion National Park is about an hour east on the freeway. The Pine Valley Recreation Area is closed after the 2025 fire and floods, so for cooler summer air try Kolob Terrace, Cedar Mountain, or Brian Head. You'll find the wider outdoor picture for the area in the Ivins guide.
Trail details come from Utah State Parks, the BLM (Bureau of Land Management), and the Santa Clara River Reserve. Check seasonal access and trail conditions before you go.
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Part 3 of 3
Daily life
Errands & drive times, Schools & education and Buying new here
Errands & drive times
The west side, in minutes
Daily errands are a few minutes east toward Santa Clara and St. George, with the foothills to the north. Times are estimated, measured from the Onyx Valley streets on the west side of Ivins. Your exact lot will move them a minute or two.
- Full grocery runHarmons, Santa Clara~8 min
- City errandsIvins City Center, 85 N Main~5 min
- HealthcareSt. George Regional Hospital~20 min
- Freeway on-rampI-15 at Bluff Street, St. George~16 min
- A night outTuacahn Center for the Arts~10 min
- State park daySnow Canyon State Park entrance~8 min
- FlightsSt. George Regional Airport (SGU)~30 min
- TrailheadSanta Clara River Reserve~12 min
- A round of golfEntrada at Snow Canyon~10 min
Farther out, Zion National Park is about an hour east on I-15. Sand Hollow Reservoir is roughly thirty-five minutes east, and Las Vegas is about two hours southwest. The Ivins guide has the full day-trip map.
Schools & education
Schools, by the facts
Onyx Valley is part of the Washington County School District. The neighborhood is generally served by Red Mountain Elementary (grades K-5), which sits inside Ivins at 263 East 200 South. Students then go on to Lava Ridge Intermediate (grades 6-7) in Santa Clara. After that come Snow Canyon Middle (grades 8-9) and Snow Canyon High (grades 10-12) in St. George. Most of Ivins is served by the same schools.
Boundaries can shift as Ivins and Santa Clara grow. For any home you are serious about, check the current school assignment with the district instead of guessing from a map. For outside school data, GreatSchools and Niche both publish numbers you can weigh yourself.
I cover the bigger education picture for the area in the Ivins guide.
Buying new here
What buying new means for a buyer
Being new is the one thing Onyx Valley has that the older Ivins streets cannot offer. S and S Homes is building single-story plans here of about 1,800 to 2,700 square feet, with options like an RV garage or a casita. The roofs, systems, and finishes are all new.
New also comes with homework. The lots around you may be under construction for a while, and the yard starts bare. The lot you pick sets your Red Mountain view for good. A lot with a clear view to the north costs more than an interior lot.
That is why I weigh each address on a new home here. How clear is the view? Which lots nearby are still open? Do the plan and the options match what the buyer actually wants?
What I weigh on a new Onyx Valley home
- How clear the Red Mountain view is, and whether a future build or the lot next door could block it.
- Which lots nearby are still open or under construction, and what is planned next to yours.
- What the builder's warranty covers, and which options the home already includes.
- Whether the lot and the view justify the asking price. Here the view and the street carry as much value as the floor plan.
Use this as general guidance, not an engineering or inspection report. Check any specific property with a qualified inspector and the relevant professionals before you rely on it. Sources: Washington County GIS, recorded plats, and the City of Ivins zoning map.
What locals know
The details I would slow down and check
Before you fall for one address, look at the view, the lots next door, the grade (how much the ground slopes), and the builder's options. These four things are what I would walk a friend through here.
The view sets the price
Two homes the same size are not the same home. One has a clear, open view of Red Mountain, and the other looks at the house next door. Look at the lot first.
New lots change the view
A lot that looks open today may face a new home next year. Ask what is planned for the lots around you before you decide.
Single-story is the norm
The builder's plans here are single-story, so no-stairs living is easy to find. Still, walk the layout before you count on it.
Price off recent sales, not an old average
An old sale can mislead you. I price off the latest sales and the homes for sale right now, not a blended neighborhood number.
Buy or sell here
The buyer side and the seller side
Buying in Onyx Valley
Onyx Valley sits on the higher ground on the west side of Ivins, next to Onyx Canyon and close to Anasazi Vista. Red Mountain rises to the north. Town, Harmons in Santa Clara, and the drive to St. George are a few minutes east. The Santa Clara River Reserve trails are close to the south.
These are new single-family homes by S and S Homes, which is building here now. The plans are single-story, about 1,800 to 2,700 square feet, in the desert-contemporary and modern Southwest styles that fit Ivins. Options include an RV garage or a casita. Expect young yards and some lots still under construction.
Onyx Valley is part of the Washington County School District and is generally served by Red Mountain Elementary (grades K-5) inside Ivins. Students then go on to Lava Ridge Intermediate (grades 6-7) in Santa Clara. After that come Snow Canyon Middle (grades 8-9) and Snow Canyon High (grades 10-12) in St. George. Boundaries can shift as Ivins and Santa Clara grow, so for any home you are serious about, check the current assignment with the district.
Close on both counts. The Red Mountain wall rises north of the neighborhood, with trail access on that side. The Snow Canyon State Park entrance is roughly eight minutes away. The Santa Clara River Reserve network sits to the south. You get desert recreation near the door and town a few minutes east.
Onyx Valley is new construction, so the builder's current prices matter as much as past sales. In Washington County MLS records, detached homes here have generally sold from the mid $500,000s up into the $800,000s. View lots facing Red Mountain and larger or newer builds are at the top. Use that as a starting point and check it against the live listings. In a mid-size neighborhood like this, a couple of sales move the average. For a citywide number, my 2025 market report puts the Ivins median sale price at $721,500.
This neighborhood is still being built by S and S Homes. Ask which lots are open, what is planned next door, and what the warranty covers. Yards start bare, and the lot you pick sets your Red Mountain view for good.
Ready to look? See what is on the market or tell me what you are after.
Selling in Onyx Valley
Price on the lot and the view, not just the floor plan. In Onyx Valley, the things worth showing off are a clear Red Mountain view, a finished yard, and visible upgrades. Find the three most similar recent sales and separate the true view lots from the interior ones. Then you can price the home honestly.
When you list with me, your home is featured on MovingUtah where it fits best. It shows first on the Ivins listings and on this Onyx Valley page, where buyers are already looking. The get featured page explains how it works. If you are thinking about selling, I would be glad to talk it through with you.
I start with recent sales and live listings from the MLS, looking inside Onyx Valley and on the neighboring streets on the west side. Then I adjust for lot size, how good the Red Mountain view is, options, and how nice the finishes are. I weigh the builder's current prices too. I lean on the latest sales and the homes for sale right now, not an old neighborhood average.
Yes, but on a purchase I take one role only, never both. I can work as your real estate agent or as your lender, and the role is disclosed before we move forward.
Thinking about it? Start with your number or see how featuring works.
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How my dual role works. I am licensed in both real estate and mortgage lending. On any single purchase I take one role only, never both at once, and every role is disclosed. You are always free to choose your own agent and your own lender. The full explanation is on How I Work.
Talk to Scott
Want a closer look at Onyx Valley?
Buying? I can pull what is for sale in Onyx Valley now. Before you compare prices, I look at each home's lot, its Red Mountain view, and what is planned next door. Selling? I will price and market your home on the view and the setting that matter to a buyer here, not on square footage alone.
Why work with me
- I look at the lot, not just the house.Send me an Onyx Valley listing you like. I will tell you what the photos leave out, and the catch if there is one.
- I can show you any home listed here.It does not matter which brokerage listed it. Tell me which ones you like, and I set up the showings.
- A lender's eye on the listing.I am licensed in both real estate and lending. On any one purchase I take one role. If I am your lender, I can tell you early if a home could be hard to get a loan on.
- A reply within one business day.Call or text, and I get back to you within one business day.
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Selling in Onyx Valley
Want to sell your home in Onyx Valley?
List it with Scott Buehler and get featured on MovingUtah.
I will not tell you I am the best agent, and I will not promise a price. You get an honest price that weighs the lot, the Red Mountain view, and the distance from the parkway before I name a number.
Call or text (435) 357-4345. I reply within one business day.
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Beyond this neighborhood
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Read the guideThe 8 best hikes near Ivins
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