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5+ Bedroom Homes for Sale in Bicknell, Utah
Bicknell sits in Wayne County at about 7,100 feet elevation, a small ranching town of roughly 300 people on Highway 24 between Loa and Torrey. It's the kind of place where five-bedroom houses tend to be older farmhouses on an acre or two, hand-built family homes that grew room by room, or newer construction by folks who relocated for the quiet and the proximity to Capitol Reef National Park (about 20 minutes east). Inventory here is thin in the best of times — Wayne County might see only a handful of homes change hands in a given quarter — so a 5+ bedroom listing in Bicknell is a genuinely rare find and often draws interest from buyers in Salt Lake, St. George, and out of state.
Larger homes here usually make sense for one of three buyers: multi-generational families who want bedrooms for kids plus aging parents, remote workers who need office space (Starlink has made this viable), or short-term rental operators capitalizing on Capitol Reef tourism. Lot sizes are generous, water rights and irrigation shares are worth asking about, and many properties include outbuildings, shops, or pasture. Winters are cold with real snow; summers are dry and mild thanks to the elevation. Wayne School District serves the area, with Wayne High right in Bicknell. Browse the active 5+ bedroom listings below to see what's currently on the market.
April 2026 · Bicknell market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Bicknell right now.
Median sale
$310,000
1 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
9 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.4%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
3
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About 5+ bedroom homes in Bicknell.
How many 5+ bedroom homes are usually for sale in Bicknell at one time? ▾
Very few — often zero to three active listings. Bicknell is a town of around 300 residents, so larger homes turn over infrequently. Setting up an MLS alert is the most reliable way to catch a new listing the day it hits.
What's the typical price range for a 5-bedroom home in Bicknell? ▾
Most 5+ bedroom homes in the area trade between roughly $450,000 and $800,000 depending on acreage, water rights, condition, and outbuildings. Properties with irrigation shares, a shop, or income potential as a Capitol Reef short-term rental tend to push toward the upper end.
Can a 5-bedroom home in Bicknell be used as a short-term rental? ▾
Wayne County and the town of Bicknell are more permissive than many Utah municipalities, but rules change — always verify current short-term rental ordinances with Wayne County and confirm zoning before you write an offer. Proximity to Capitol Reef makes the nightly rental math attractive for larger homes that can sleep 10-12.
Do these homes typically come with land or water rights? ▾
Often yes. Many older Bicknell homes sit on half an acre to several acres and include shares in local irrigation companies. Water rights and shares are separate from the deed in Utah, so confirm exactly what conveys in the seller's disclosures.
What schools serve Bicknell? ▾
Wayne School District covers the area. Loa Elementary handles the younger grades, and Wayne Middle and Wayne High are located right in Bicknell. Class sizes are small and the district consistently performs well for its size.
How far is Bicknell from a major airport or hospital? ▾
Wayne Community Health Center is in Bicknell for routine care, but the nearest full hospital is Sevier Valley in Richfield, about an hour northwest. Salt Lake City International is roughly 3.5 hours north; St. George Regional Airport is about 3.5 hours southwest.