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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Altonah, Utah
Altonah is a small unincorporated community in Duchesne County, tucked against the southern foothills of the Uinta Mountains in Utah's Uintah Basin. Land out here is what the area is built on — hay fields, horse property, small cattle operations, and homesteads on parcels that would be priced in the millions along the Wasatch Front. Buyers searching for acreage in Altonah are typically after the things you can't get in Lehi or Heber: room for a shop, a barn, an arena, irrigated pasture fed by Moon Lake shares, and neighbors measured in quarter-miles rather than feet. Elevation runs around 6,000 feet, winters are cold and dry with real snow, and summers are warm but far less brutal than St. George.
The MLS in Altonah moves slowly compared to the I-15 corridor, and inventory of true acreage homes (5+ acres with a usable house and water rights) tends to be thin. Expect a mix of older farmhouses, manufactured homes on permanent foundations, and a smaller number of newer custom builds with outbuildings. Roosevelt is the closest town for groceries, fuel, and the regional hospital, about 15 minutes south. Hunting, fishing on Moon Lake, and access to the High Uintas Wilderness are all within a short drive — a big part of why buyers from out of state look here in the first place. Browse the active acreage listings below to see what's currently available in and around Altonah.
May 2026 · Altonah market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Altonah right now.
Median sale
$275,000
1 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
154 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
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 Altonah.
How much land typically comes with homes in Altonah? ▾
Most rural properties in Altonah sit on 1 to 5 acres, with working parcels of 10, 20, and 40+ acres showing up regularly on the MLS. Larger holdings often include irrigation shares from the Moon Lake Water Users Association, which matters more than the deed size when it comes to actually using the land for hay, pasture, or horses.
Does the acreage usually include water rights? ▾
Not automatically. Irrigation shares in the Uintah Basin are conveyed separately and are priced into the listing when included. Ask the listing agent specifically about Moon Lake shares, secondary water taps, and well permits before assuming you can irrigate pasture or run livestock. A 5-acre lot with no water rights functions very differently than one with 5 shares attached.
What's the price range for acreage properties in Altonah right now? ▾
Homes on acreage in Altonah generally run from the upper $300s for older manufactured homes on a few acres up to $800K+ for newer stick-built homes on 10-40 acre spreads with outbuildings and water. Bare land trades separately and varies widely based on irrigation and access.
How far is Altonah from services and the nearest town? ▾
Altonah sits in Duchesne County about 15 minutes north of Roosevelt, which has grocery, medical, and the Uintah Basin Healthcare hospital. Duchesne is roughly 25 minutes south, and Salt Lake City is about a 2.5 hour drive over Daniels Pass. Most acreage buyers here accept that trade-off for the space and quiet.
Can I keep horses, cattle, or other livestock? ▾
Yes. Most of Altonah is zoned agricultural or rural residential through Duchesne County, and livestock is the norm rather than the exception. Check the specific parcel's zoning and any CC&Rs, but barns, loafing sheds, corrals, and small herds are standard on properties out here.
What should I know about wells and septic on these properties? ▾
Nearly every home in Altonah runs on a private well and septic system since there's no municipal utility service. Get well flow tests, water quality results, and septic inspections during due diligence. Winter freeze depth matters too — well heads and lines need to be set deep enough for Uintah Basin winters that regularly dip below zero.