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5+ Bedroom Homes for Sale in Copperton, Utah
Copperton is small by design — a couple hundred homes tucked at the mouth of Bingham Canyon in the shadow of the Oquirrh Mountains, surrounded by Kennecott's mining operation and Salt Lake County's open space. Large homes here are not common. Most of the historic cottage-style houses in the original townsite core were built for mine workers decades ago and top out around three bedrooms, so 5+ bedroom properties tend to show up in the newer construction along the edges of town and in the Butterfield Canyon foothill lots where builders had room to work with larger footprints. When one of these comes on the market, it's usually because a family wants Copperton's quiet, low-traffic setting with quick access to Bingham Junction, the 15400 South corridor, and a 25-30 minute drive into downtown Salt Lake, without giving up square footage.
Buyers looking at bigger homes in Copperton are typically multi-generational families, or households who work remotely and want a home office plus room for kids, guests, or aging parents. Lot sizes tend to run larger than typical Salt Lake Valley subdivisions, which matters if you want space between you and the neighbors along with the extra bedrooms — many of these properties back up to open hillside or canyon access rather than another backyard. Because inventory turns over slowly in a town this size, a 5+ bedroom listing can sit in an unusual price band compared to nearby Herriman or South Jordan, so it pays to look at recent sales rather than assume valley-wide pricing applies. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
July 2026 · Copperton market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Copperton right now.
Median sale
$390,000
1 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
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listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
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active + pending
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Common questions
About 5+ bedroom homes in Copperton.
How many 5+ bedroom homes are typically available in Copperton at once? ▾
Very few — Copperton has a total housing stock of only a couple hundred homes, so it's common to see zero to two large homes listed at any given time. Buyers set on this size and location should expect to wait for the right listing or expand their search radius to Herriman or Butterfield Canyon while watching Copperton closely.
Why are big homes so rare in Copperton compared to nearby cities? ▾
The original townsite was built in the early 1900s as company housing for Kennecott mine workers, so most lots and homes were sized for smaller families and haven't been heavily subdivided or redeveloped since. Newer, larger homes exist mainly on the handful of parcels near the town's edges and up toward Butterfield Canyon where lot sizes allow for bigger footprints.
Are 5+ bedroom homes in Copperton good candidates for multi-generational living? ▾
Yes, and that's actually the main reason buyers seek them out here — larger lots, separated living spaces, and a quiet, low-traffic town make it easier to fit a mother-in-law setup or adult children under one roof. Check individual floor plans carefully since not all extra bedrooms come with an attached or lower-level layout suited to separate living.
How does living near Kennecott's mining operation affect a large home purchase in Copperton? ▾
Copperton sits close to active mining land, so buyers should ask about blasting schedules, dust, and any deed restrictions tied to the mining company's historical ownership of the townsite. It hasn't stopped the town from being a stable, tight-knit community, but it's worth a direct conversation with the seller's agent before writing an offer.
What's the commute like from a larger Copperton home to Salt Lake City? ▾
Most of Copperton is a 25 to 30 minute drive to downtown Salt Lake via Bacchus Highway and I-15, similar to or slightly better than commutes from Herriman or western Riverton. Traffic is lighter than the busier South Jordan and Draper corridors since Copperton isn't on a direct route for through traffic.
Do larger Copperton homes come with bigger lots or acreage? ▾
Many do, especially those near Butterfield Canyon or on the town's perimeter, where half-acre and larger lots are more common than in the tightly platted historic core. If acreage matters to you, confirm lot size on the listing rather than assuming — some larger homes still sit on standard in-town lots.