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5+ Bedroom Homes for Sale in Castle Valley, Utah
Castle Valley sits about 17 miles east of Moab, tucked between the Colorado River corridor and the red sandstone fins of Porcupine Rim and Adobe Mesa. The community is unincorporated, zoned for 5-acre minimum lots, and has roughly 350 residents total — so when a 5+ bedroom house comes up here, it's almost always a custom build on acreage rather than a tract home. Most larger properties were designed either as multi-generational compounds, art studios with living quarters, or short-term rental investments capitalizing on the Moab tourism market (Arches and Canyonlands are both within a 45-minute drive). Expect adobe, rammed earth, passive solar, and pitched metal roofs more often than stucco subdivisions.
Pricing on 5-bedroom homes in Castle Valley typically runs from the high $800Ks into the $2M+ range depending on acreage, water rights, views of Castleton Tower, and whether the home has a permitted nightly rental license (Grand County has restricted new permits, so existing ones carry real value). Buyers should plan around well water, septic systems, propane heat, and the 30-minute drive into Moab for groceries and the regional airport at Canyonlands Field. Internet is now reasonable via fixed wireless and Starlink, which has changed the remote-work calculus considerably. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · Castle Valley market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Castle Valley right now.
Median sale
$680,000
1 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
58 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.1%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
7
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About 5+ bedroom homes in Castle Valley.
How many 5+ bedroom homes are typically for sale in Castle Valley at one time? ▾
Inventory is thin — Castle Valley has roughly 150 homes total, so it's common to see only one to three 5-bedroom listings active at any given moment. If nothing matches today, it's worth setting up an alert because turnover happens in bursts, often in spring and early fall.
Are these larger homes usually on well water or municipal water? ▾
All of Castle Valley is on private wells and septic systems — there is no municipal water or sewer. Buyers should review the well log, recent flow test, and water quality report during due diligence. Some properties also hold irrigation shares from Castle Creek, which adds meaningful value for orchards or pasture.
Can a 5-bedroom home in Castle Valley be used as a nightly rental? ▾
Only if it already holds a valid Grand County overnight rental permit. The county capped new permits years ago, so existing permitted properties are grandfathered and command a premium. Unpermitted homes are limited to stays of 30 days or longer.
What's the price range for a 5+ bedroom home here? ▾
Most fall between roughly $850,000 and $2 million. The spread depends heavily on acreage (5 vs. 10+ acres), construction quality, views of Castleton Tower and the Priest and Nuns, water rights, and whether outbuildings like guest casitas or studios are included.
How far is Castle Valley from Moab and the nearest airport? ▾
It's about a 30-minute drive into Moab via Highway 128 along the Colorado River — one of the more scenic commutes in the state. Canyonlands Field (CNY) is roughly 45 minutes north of Moab with limited commercial service; Grand Junction (GJT) is about 2 hours and Salt Lake City is 3.5 to 4 hours.
Is high-speed internet available for remote work in a larger home? ▾
Yes, in most cases. Emery Telcom fixed wireless covers much of the valley, and Starlink works reliably given the open skies. Buyers planning to run a home office or host remote-working guests in a 5-bedroom setup should confirm line-of-sight to the wireless tower or plan on Starlink as the primary connection.