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3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Homes for Sale in Castle Dale, Utah
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Castle Dale is the seat of Emery County, tucked into the high desert of central Utah between the San Rafael Swell to the south and the Wasatch Plateau rising to the west. A three-bedroom, two-bath home is the workhorse floor plan in this market — enough room for a family without the maintenance load of a larger property, and the size most local buyers (power plant workers, county employees, ranching families, retirees from Price and Huntington) actually want. Inventory in a town of around 1,500 people stays tight, so when a well-kept 3/2 hits the MLS it tends to move, especially anything with a shop, RV parking, or irrigation rights.
Expect a mix of 1970s and 80s ranch-style homes on quarter-acre town lots, a smaller pocket of newer builds, and rural properties on an acre or more along the outskirts toward Orangeville and Ferron. Winters are cold but drier than the Wasatch Front, summers run hot but not St. George hot, and the trade-off for the remote location is space, dark skies, and quick access to the Wedge Overlook, Joe's Valley Reservoir, and hundreds of miles of OHV country. Pricing tends to run well below state median, which is part of why out-of-area buyers keep an eye on this corner of Utah. Browse the active 3 bed, 2 bath listings below to see what's on the market right now.
"}]May 2026 · Castle Dale market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Castle Dale right now.
Median sale
$253,000
1 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
14 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
92.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
12
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About 3 bed 2 bath homes in Castle Dale.
How many 3 bed, 2 bath homes are typically on the market in Castle Dale? ▾
Castle Dale is small — roughly 1,500 residents — so inventory stays thin. It's common to see only a handful of active 3/2 listings at any given time, and sometimes just one or two. The active listings below reflect what's currently available through the MLS.
What's the typical price range for a 3 bed, 2 bath home here? ▾
Most 3/2 homes in Castle Dale trade in a wide band depending on age, lot size, and outbuildings. Older homes on standard lots often run in the $200Ks, while newer builds or properties with shop space and acreage can push into the $400Ks or higher. Coal industry cycles influence pricing more here than along the Wasatch Front.
Are these homes usually on city utilities or septic? ▾
Inside Castle Dale city limits, most homes are connected to municipal water and sewer through Castle Valley Special Service District. Properties on the outskirts or in surrounding Emery County land may run on septic and a private or shared well. Always confirm with the seller's disclosure before writing an offer.
What lot sizes come with a typical 3/2 in Castle Dale? ▾
Lots here are generous compared to Salt Lake County. Quarter-acre to half-acre is common in town, and rural parcels of 1-5+ acres with horse setups, barns, or shops show up regularly. Buyers coming from the Wasatch Front are often surprised how much land their budget covers.
How is the commute from Castle Dale to jobs in the region? ▾
Castle Dale sits on SR-10 between Price (about 25 minutes north) and Huntington (10 minutes north). Many residents work at the Huntington and Hunter power plants, local coal mines, Emery County offices, or in Price. SLC is roughly 2.5 hours via US-6, so this isn't a commuter market for the Wasatch Front.
Do 3/2 homes in Castle Dale qualify for USDA Rural Development loans? ▾
Yes — Castle Dale falls within USDA-eligible rural areas, so qualified buyers can often finance with zero down through the USDA Single Family Housing program. FHA and VA loans are also widely used here. Confirm current eligibility maps and income limits with your lender before making an offer.