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3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Homes for Sale in Brighton, Utah
Brighton sits at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon at roughly 8,700 feet, which makes it one of the smallest and most unusual housing markets in Utah. The town is essentially built around Brighton Resort and Solitude, with a year-round population under 250 and a housing stock that leans heavily toward cabins, A-frames, and ski condos rather than conventional subdivisions. A 3 bed, 2 bath home here typically means a mountain cabin or chalet between 1,400 and 2,500 square feet, often on a wooded lot backing up to Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Prices have historically run from the high $700Ks for older A-frames up past $2M for renovated ski-in/ski-out properties, depending on access and proximity to the lifts.
Buyers shopping this size in Brighton are usually after a primary residence with room for guests, a full-time ski household, or a short-term rental that sleeps 6-8. Three bedrooms with two baths hits the sweet spot for nightly rental income without crossing into the larger lodge-style footprint that triggers higher property tax and maintenance. Keep in mind the road up the canyon (SR-190) is plowed year-round but can close during avalanche control, and most homes rely on propane heat, septic, and culinary water from local systems rather than city utilities. Inventory turns over slowly — sometimes only a handful of 3/2 homes trade hands in a year. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in Brighton.
May 2026 · Brighton market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Brighton right now.
Median sale
$1,391,000
1 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
144 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
92.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
7
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About 3 bed 2 bath homes in Brighton.
How many 3 bed, 2 bath homes are typically for sale in Brighton at one time? ▾
Brighton is tiny — the town has fewer than 200 housing units total, and active inventory in this size range often sits in the low single digits. It's common to see only 2-5 matching listings at any given moment, with months going by between new listings hitting the MLS.
What's the price range for a 3/2 in Brighton? ▾
Recent sales in this configuration have generally landed between roughly $750,000 and $2.2 million. The spread depends heavily on whether the home has ski-in/ski-out access, year-round road maintenance to the door, and updated mechanicals like newer propane furnaces and septic systems.
Can a 3 bed, 2 bath cabin in Brighton be used as a short-term rental? ▾
Brighton allows nightly rentals, and a 3/2 that sleeps 6-8 is one of the better-performing configurations for ski-season income. Owners should review current town STR registration requirements and check HOA rules if the property sits in a condo or PUD like Silver Fork or Solitude Village.
Do these homes have city water and sewer? ▾
No. Brighton properties typically run on private or community well systems and septic tanks, with propane for heat and cooking. Buyers should budget for septic inspections and ask about propane tank ownership versus lease during due diligence.
Is winter access an issue? ▾
SR-190 up Big Cottonwood Canyon is maintained year-round by UDOT, but it does close periodically for avalanche mitigation during heavy storm cycles. Side streets and driveways are the owner's responsibility, so factor in plowing contracts — most 3/2 owners pay $1,500-$3,500 per winter.
How far is Brighton from Salt Lake City? ▾
It's about 30 miles from downtown Salt Lake and roughly 45 minutes to SLC International Airport in good weather. Commuting daily is doable in summer but tough in winter, which is why most 3/2 buyers here use the home as a primary mountain residence, a second home, or a rental rather than a typical bedroom-community purchase.