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3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Homes for Sale in Boulder, Utah
Boulder sits at about 6,700 feet on the back side of Boulder Mountain, roughly halfway between Capitol Reef and Grand Staircase-Escalante along Scenic Byway 12. It's one of the most remote incorporated towns in the lower 48 — until 1940 the mail came in by mule — and the housing stock reflects that history. A 3 bed 2 bath here might be a 1970s ranch on irrigated pasture, a hand-built adobe near the Anasazi State Park Museum, or a newer timber-frame on five acres with views toward the Henry Mountains. Inventory is genuinely thin: the town has only a few hundred year-round residents, and listings in this bed/bath range often sit on the MLS for weeks simply because the buyer pool is small and self-selecting.
The 3/2 layout tends to be the sweet spot for buyers who want a primary home or a serious second home without the maintenance load of a larger ranch property. Most have wood stoves or pellet backup (winter nights drop into the teens and single digits), detached shops or barns, and water shares tied to the Boulder Irrigation Company. Cell service is patchy, internet is improving with fiber rolling out in parts of town, and the nearest full grocery run is Richfield, about two hours north. If that pace and setting match what you're after, the active listings below show what's currently on the market in Boulder.
February 2026 · Boulder market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Boulder right now.
Median sale
$585,000
1 closed in February 2026
Median DOM
299 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
90.1%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
2
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About 3 bed 2 bath homes in Boulder.
How many 3 bed 2 bath homes typically come up for sale in Boulder? ▾
Boulder has roughly 250 residents and an extremely thin housing market. In a given year you might see anywhere from zero to a handful of 3/2 homes hit the MLS, and many sales happen off-market between locals. Setting up a saved search and checking in regularly is the realistic way to catch one.
What do 3/2 homes in Boulder usually cost? ▾
Pricing varies wildly because lot size, water rights, and outbuildings drive value more than square footage. A modest 3 bed 2 bath on a smaller lot can run in the high $400s to $600s, while homes with acreage, irrigation shares, or guest cabins routinely list above $800K. Scenic frontage along Highway 12 or near the Burr Trail commands a premium.
Are most of these homes on well and septic? ▾
Yes. Boulder has a small community water system serving part of town, but many properties rely on private wells and septic systems. Buyers should budget for a septic inspection and confirm well share or culinary water connection details during due diligence.
What's the lifestyle trade-off of buying in Boulder versus somewhere like Escalante or Torrey? ▾
Boulder is quieter, smaller, and more remote than either. There's no grocery chain, no stoplight, and winter storms can briefly close Boulder Mountain on Highway 12. In exchange you get dark skies, a tight community, and immediate access to Grand Staircase-Escalante and Capitol Reef.
Can a 3/2 in Boulder work as a short-term rental? ▾
Garfield County and Boulder Town have their own rules, and STR permitting is limited and sometimes contested. Some existing rentals are grandfathered, but don't assume you can add a new one. Verify zoning and permit status with the town before writing an offer if rental income matters.
Is financing straightforward on Boulder homes? ▾
It can be tricky. Rural appraisals are tough because comparable sales are sparse, and homes with unique construction (straw bale, off-grid solar, owner-built) sometimes need portfolio or local lenders rather than conventional financing. Talk to a lender familiar with Garfield County before assuming a standard 30-year loan will work.