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Coalville, Utah

Homes with Acreage for Sale in Coalville, Utah

Coalville is the Summit County seat, a working ranch town of about 1,500 people sitting at 5,600 feet along the Weber River, 15 minutes north of Park City on I-80. Acreage here looks nothing like the half-acre "estate lots" marketed elsewhere in Utah — this is hay ground, horse property, and multi-generational cattle operations that have been in the same families since the 1860s. Lots in the 1-to-5-acre range cluster around Hoytsville, Wanship, and the Chalk Creek corridor, while larger 20-to-200-acre ranches still trade hands east toward the Uinta foothills and along the South Fork. Zoning is generally Summit County AG or RA, which means horses, cattle, outbuildings, and ag exemptions are on the table in ways they aren't down in the Wasatch Front cities.

The trade-off buyers weigh is real winter. Coalville averages around 80 inches of snow, plows run hard from November through March, and most rural properties rely on wells, septic systems, and propane rather than municipal utilities. Internet has improved with fixed-wireless and fiber buildouts in pockets, but coverage is parcel-by-parcel. What you get in return is irrigation rights, dark skies, Rockport and Echo Reservoir minutes away, and Park City's job market and airport access without Park City pricing. Browse the active acreage listings below to see what's currently on the market, and reach out when you want to walk a specific parcel.

May 2026 · Coalville market

Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Coalville right now.

Full Coalville market report
Median sale
$547,000
3 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
258 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
96.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
39
active + pending

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Common questions

About homes with acreage in Coalville.

How much land do most acreage listings in Coalville include?

Most acreage properties in and around Coalville fall in the 1-to-10-acre range, with a steady supply of 20+ acre parcels out toward Chalk Creek, Wanship, and Hoytsville. Working ranches of 40 to several hundred acres come up a few times a year, often with water rights attached. Lot size and zoning vary block by block, so check the Summit County parcel map before writing an offer.

Are water rights typically included with rural Coalville properties?

Sometimes, but never assume. Many older Hoytsville and Chalk Creek parcels carry shares in local irrigation companies or Weber River rights, while subdivided lots often have none. Water rights are listed separately on the deed and have real dollar value, so ask the listing agent for share certificates and point-of-diversion details during due diligence.

Can I keep horses, cattle, or chickens on Coalville acreage?

On most parcels over an acre, yes. Summit County's rural and agricultural zones (AG, RA-1, RA-5) allow horses, cattle, sheep, and poultry with density tied to acreage. Inside Coalville city limits the rules tighten, so confirm the zoning designation and any HOA covenants before planning a barn or loafing shed.

What's the commute like from Coalville acreage to Park City or Salt Lake?

Coalville sits right on I-80 at exit 162, putting Park City about 15 minutes south and downtown Salt Lake roughly 45 minutes west in good weather. Winter storms over Parleys Summit can stretch that, and snow tires are standard equipment here. Many buyers split the difference: rural pricing with reasonable access to both job markets.

What do acreage homes in Coalville typically cost?

Pricing has a wide spread. Smaller 1-to-3-acre homes with a modest house generally trade in the high $600Ks to low $900Ks, while updated homes on 5-plus acres with views or water often run $1.1M to $2M. True ranch properties with significant land and water rights can clear $3M. The land component drives most of the variance.

Is well and septic the norm out here?

On most parcels outside the Coalville city core, yes. Buyers should budget for a well flow test, water potability test, and septic inspection during the due diligence period. Newer subdivisions closer to town sometimes tie into municipal water, so the listing remarks and a quick call to North Summit Sewer will tell you which system applies.