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3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Homes for Sale in Escalante, Utah
Escalante sits along Highway 12 between Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef, a working ranch town of around 800 people that's become a basecamp for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument visitors and a handful of remote workers who've discovered they can run a business from a laptop just as easily here as anywhere else. The housing stock reflects that mix: older brick ranch homes from the 1960s and 70s built by longtime ranching families, a scattering of newer builds on acreage at the edge of town, and the occasional cabin-style property converted for full-time living. A 3 bed 2 bath layout is the sweet spot for most of what moves here — enough room for a family or a couple hosting visitors, without the upkeep of a larger place on a well and septic system.
Lot sizes tend to run bigger than what buyers see along the Wasatch Front — quarter acre to several acres isn't unusual, since land here has never carried city prices. Winters bring real snow and temperatures that drop into the teens, so buyers should expect to see wood stoves, propane heat, or newer heat pump systems rather than central gas furnaces tied into a municipal line. Because inventory in Escalante is thin at any given time, a 3 bed 2 bath home that checks the right boxes — decent lot, updated well or septic, good bones — doesn't sit long. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
July 2026 · Escalante market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Escalante right now.
Median sale
$268,125
1 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
50 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
76.6%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
8
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About 3 bed 2 bath homes in Escalante.
How many 3 bed / 2 bath homes are typically on the market in Escalante? ▾
Escalante is a small town of roughly 800 residents, so the active MLS count is usually in the single digits — sometimes just two or three at a time. Inventory turns over slowly, and well-priced homes in this configuration often go under contract within a few weeks. Setting up an MLS alert is the practical way to catch new listings.
What price range should I expect for a 3/2 in Escalante? ▾
Most 3 bed / 2 bath homes in Escalante trade roughly in the $350,000 to $550,000 range, depending on lot size, age, and whether the property has outbuildings or acreage. Newer builds and homes with views toward the Straight Cliffs or Boulder Mountain push toward the upper end. Older site-built homes and manufactured homes on permanent foundations come in lower.
Are these homes on city water and sewer or wells and septic? ▾
Inside Escalante town limits most 3/2 homes are on municipal water and sewer. Properties on the outskirts or on acreage typically rely on a private well and septic system. Always confirm water rights and septic inspection during due diligence — water is a real consideration in Garfield County.
What's the lot size like for a typical 3 bed 2 bath here? ▾
Town lots commonly run a quarter to a half acre, which is generous compared to Wasatch Front suburbs. Outside the grid you'll see 1 to 5+ acre parcels, often with horse setups, hay ground, or room for a shop. Zoning is fairly flexible for agricultural uses within Escalante.
Is Escalante a realistic full-time residence or mostly second homes? ▾
Both. Escalante has a year-round population with the school, clinic, and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument headquarters anchoring local jobs, but a meaningful share of 3/2 homes are used as short-term rentals or seasonal retreats given the proximity to the monument and Bryce Canyon. The town allows nightly rentals in many zones, which affects pricing.
How far is Escalante from major services and airports? ▾
Escalante sits on Scenic Byway 12 about 50 miles east of Bryce Canyon and roughly 4.5 hours from Salt Lake City. The nearest commercial airports are Cedar City (about 2.5 hours) and St. George (about 3.5 hours). A basic grocery, clinic, K-12 school, and fuel are in town; bigger shopping runs go to Richfield or Cedar City.