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Homes with Casitas & Guest Houses in Francis, Utah
Francis is a small ranching town on the Wasatch Back, sitting just south of Kamas at the mouth of the Uinta Mountains. Lots here run larger than what buyers find in Park City or Heber proper, which is exactly why casitas, guest houses, and detached accessory dwellings show up more often in this market. On a 1- to 5-acre parcel along SR-32 or up toward Woodland, there's physical room for a second structure, and South Summit zoning has historically been friendlier to ADUs than the tighter lots inside Park City limits. Buyers shopping this filter are usually looking for multigenerational space, a place to put visiting family during ski season, or a separate office and studio away from the main house.
Climate and build quality matter more here than they do down in the valley. Francis sees real winters, with snowpack lingering into April and overnight lows that drop well below zero a handful of times each season, so a four-season guest house needs proper insulation, frost-protected plumbing, and a dedicated heat source. Septic capacity and well share agreements also come into play on rural parcels, and the difference between a permitted ADU and a non-conforming bunkhouse can swing financing and future resale. Inventory in this niche stays thin, often only a handful of active listings at any given time. Browse the current matches below to see what's on the market in Francis right now.
May 2026 · Francis market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Francis right now.
Median sale
$1,675,962
1 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.1%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
26
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with casitas & guest houses in Francis.
What counts as a casita or guest house in Francis listings? ▾
On the Summit County MLS, the term usually covers a detached secondary dwelling with its own bath, kitchenette or full kitchen, and separate entry. Some Francis properties list them as ADUs, bunkhouses, or mother-in-law suites above a detached shop or barn. Always check whether the structure is permitted as a legal dwelling versus a non-conforming bonus space.
Does Francis allow short-term rentals of a casita or guest house? ▾
Francis City has historically been stricter than nearby Park City and Kamas on nightly rentals, and most residential zones do not permit STRs under 30 days. Long-term rentals of an ADU are generally allowed if the unit is permitted. Confirm current rules with Francis City planning before assuming any rental income.
How much land typically comes with a Francis home that has a guest house? ▾
Many guest-house properties in Francis sit on 1 to 5 acres, often in subdivisions like Pine Meadow Ranch, Woodland Estates, or along Mirror Lake Highway corridors. Larger ag-zoned parcels of 5 to 20+ acres also exist where outbuildings have been converted or built as accessory dwellings. Acreage strongly affects price and what additional structures the lot can support.
What's the price range for homes with casitas here? ▾
Expect roughly $1.1M to $2.5M for a primary home plus permitted guest quarters on usable acreage, with larger estates on big lots pushing $3M+. Properties where the casita is unpermitted or part of a shop tend to price lower. Comparable homes without secondary dwellings in Francis typically run $250K to $500K less.
Are casitas in Francis usable year-round given the winters? ▾
Yes, but the build quality matters. Francis sits at about 6,500 feet and sees real Wasatch Back winters with significant snow load, so a year-round guest house needs proper insulation, freeze-protected plumbing, and a reliable heat source. Seasonal cabins and uninsulated bunkhouses are common too and should not be confused with full four-season units.
How close are these properties to Park City and Heber? ▾
Francis is about 15 minutes east of Heber on SR-32 and roughly 25 to 30 minutes from Park City's Main Street via Kamas. Salt Lake City International is about an hour west via I-80. The location is why buyers tolerate the smaller inventory: rural acreage with guest quarters at a discount to comparable Park City listings.