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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Altamont, Utah
Altamont sits on the north edge of the Uinta Basin at about 6,400 feet, tucked between the farm ground of Bluebell, Mountain Home, and the foothills climbing toward the High Uintas. This is genuine ranch and farm country — alfalfa fields, pivot lines, horse property, and pole barns — not suburban lots dressed up with a split-rail fence. Acreage here means real acreage: parcels of 5, 10, 20, even 80-plus acres are routine, and water rights through Moon Lake or Dry Gulch irrigation often transfer with the land. Winters run cold with real snow, summers are dry and warm in the 80s, and the growing season is short but productive for hay, oats, and pasture. Duchesne County zoning is friendly to livestock, outbuildings, and shops, which is a big part of why buyers from the Wasatch Front keep looking this direction.
Buyers shopping Altamont acreage tend to fall into a few camps: working ranchers expanding their operation, families wanting horse property without HOA rules, retirees who want elbow room and a shop, and remote workers trading commute time for land. Schools fall under Duchesne County School District, with Altamont High serving the north end of the basin. Roosevelt is the closest full-service town, about 20 minutes south, and Salt Lake City is roughly two hours via US-40. Verify well depth, septic condition, and water shares early in any deal — those three items drive value out here more than square footage does. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
February 2026 · Altamont market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Altamont right now.
Median sale
$282,500
1 closed in February 2026
Median DOM
67 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
95.8%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
2
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in Altamont.
How much land typically comes with a home in Altamont? ▾
Most acreage properties in and around Altamont sit on 1 to 40 acres, with a healthy share in the 5-20 acre range carved out of old family farms. Larger parcels of 40-160 acres show up periodically, often with irrigation shares from the Moon Lake Water Users Association or Dry Gulch Irrigation.
Do these properties usually include water rights? ▾
Many do, and it's the single most important thing to verify before writing an offer. Ask the listing agent for the specific water company, share count, and whether shares transfer with the deed or are leased. In the Altamont/Bluebell area, Moon Lake and Dry Gulch shares are the common ones, and they directly affect what you can irrigate and how much hay the ground will produce.
Can I run livestock on Altamont acreage? ▾
Yes. Duchesne County zoning across most of the Altamont area allows horses, cattle, sheep, chickens, and other livestock without the restrictive covenants common on the Wasatch Front. Many parcels already have loafing sheds, corrals, and loading chutes in place.
What utilities should I expect on a rural Altamont property? ▾
Power is generally Moon Lake Electric, and most homes run on private wells and septic systems rather than city water and sewer. Natural gas service is hit-or-miss outside the town core, so propane tanks and wood stoves are common for heat. Internet has improved with fixed wireless and Strata fiber expansion in parts of the basin.
How far is Altamont from larger towns and services? ▾
Altamont is about 20 minutes north of Roosevelt on SR-87, roughly 35 minutes from Duchesne, and a little over two hours from Salt Lake City via US-40. Roosevelt handles most grocery, medical, and hardware needs, including Uintah Basin Medical Center.
What's the price range for acreage homes here? ▾
Entry-level homes on a few acres often list in the $300Ks, while well-kept homes on 10-20 irrigated acres with outbuildings typically run $500K-$800K. Larger working setups with significant water rights, shops, and 40-plus acres can push past $1M, though inventory at that level is thin.