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3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Homes for Sale in Benson, Utah
Benson is a rural pocket of Cache Valley northwest of Logan, where the Bear River winds through hayfields and the Wellsville Mountains frame the western horizon. A 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home here is the most common floor plan on the market, and it covers a wide spectrum: 1970s ramblers on a half-acre with a detached shop, newer stick-built homes on one to five acres with room for horses, and the occasional manufactured home on a permanent foundation. Because Benson is unincorporated, most properties run on well and septic rather than city utilities, which shapes inspection priorities and monthly costs differently than buying inside Logan or Smithfield.
This size works well for buyers who want Cache Valley space without the price tag of a larger custom build. Commutes to USU, Logan Regional Hospital, or the Space Dynamics Lab generally run 15 to 20 minutes, and the Benson Marina on Cutler Reservoir is minutes away for fishing and paddleboarding. Winters bring inversion fog and cold temperatures that settle into the valley floor, so heating systems, insulation, and shop heat sources are worth a close look during showings. Summers are warm and dry, with long evenings that make covered patios and back decks genuinely useful. Browse the active 3 bed 2 bath listings below to see what's currently on the market in Benson.
May 2026 · Benson market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Benson right now.
Median sale
$442,250
2 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
7 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
1
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About 3 bed 2 bath homes in Benson.
What's the typical price range for a 3 bed 2 bath home in Benson? ▾
Most 3/2 homes in Benson trade in the mid $400s to low $600s, with newer builds on larger parcels pushing higher. Older farmhouses on an acre or more sometimes come in lower but often need updates. Pricing tracks closely with Cache Valley as a whole, though Benson generally runs a bit under comparable homes in Logan or North Logan.
Are most 3/2 homes in Benson on acreage or in subdivisions? ▾
Benson is largely rural, so a meaningful share of 3 bed 2 bath listings sit on a half-acre to several acres, often with outbuildings, shops, or horse setups. There are a few smaller subdivisions tucked along 4000 North and near the Benson Marina area, but expect more land per home than you'd see in Logan or Smithfield.
What school district serves Benson? ▾
Benson is part of Cache County School District. Kids are typically zoned to Greenville Elementary, Spring Creek Middle, and Mountain Crest High School, though boundaries shift, so confirm with the district before writing an offer based on schools.
Is well and septic common, or are homes on city utilities? ▾
Most Benson properties run on private well and septic since the area is unincorporated and outside Logan's city services. Buyers should budget for well inspections, water quality testing, and septic pumping records as part of due diligence. Some homes near the south end tie into shared water systems instead.
How long is the commute from Benson to Logan or USU? ▾
Benson sits roughly 8 to 12 miles northwest of Logan, so most commutes to USU or downtown Logan run 15 to 20 minutes. Winter mornings can add time when fog settles in the valley, which is a real factor in Cache Valley several weeks each year.
How many 3/2 homes are usually active in Benson at one time? ▾
Benson is a small market, so active inventory in this configuration often sits in the low single digits. New listings tend to move quickly when priced well, especially anything with a shop or usable acreage. The current active set is shown below.