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Homes with Views for Sale in Francis, Utah
Francis sits at the south end of the Kamas Valley at about 6,500 feet, where the Wasatch Back opens up into ranchland and the Uinta foothills start to climb east toward the Mirror Lake Highway. Because the town is still mostly hay fields, horse property, and large-lot subdivisions, view homes here aren't fighting for sightlines the way they are in tighter Park City neighborhoods. From the right lot you can see Mount Timpanogos to the southwest, the Uintas to the east, and the Provo River drainage cutting through the valley floor. That open exposure is the main reason buyers cross over from Park City and Heber — same mountain backdrop, more sky, and noticeably more land per dollar.
The trade-off is altitude and weather. Francis gets real winters with sustained snow on the ground from December through March, and view lots on the benches catch wind that valley-floor homes don't. Most newer builds account for this with south-facing great rooms, oversized eaves, and heated driveways. Schools fall under the South Summit district, and the commute runs about 20 minutes to Park City and an hour to Salt Lake via Parley's. Inventory tends to be thin — Francis is a small town with limited annual turnover — so view-specific listings move when they're priced correctly. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
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 views in Francis.
What kind of views do homes in Francis actually have? ▾
Most view properties in Francis look west and south toward the Uinta foothills, with Mount Timpanogos and the Wasatch Back ridgelines visible on clear days. Lots on the north side of town often pick up open pasture and the Provo River corridor, while parcels closer to Woodland catch the higher Uinta peaks. Tree cover is light, so views tend to stay open even on smaller acreage.
Do I need acreage to get a real view in Francis? ▾
Not always, but it helps. Subdivisions like Francis Town and the newer builds off SR-35 sit on quarter to half-acre lots with usable sightlines because the surrounding land is still hay fields and ranches. For unobstructed 360-degree views you generally want 1+ acres on a bench or rise, which is common in the County View, Pine Meadow Ranch, and Woodland Estates areas.
How does Francis compare to Kamas or Oakley for view homes? ▾
Francis sits a few minutes south of Kamas at roughly 6,500 feet, so it picks up more of the southern Uinta exposure and the Mirror Lake Highway corridor. Prices typically run a bit lower than Oakley acreage and well below Kamas Valley luxury builds, while still putting you 20 minutes from Park City's Quinn's Junction.
Will future development block the views? ▾
Summit County's South Summit zoning keeps much of the surrounding land in agricultural protection, and the Francis general plan favors larger-lot residential over dense subdivisions. That said, parcels along SR-35 and the Mirror Lake Highway are seeing more activity, so it's worth checking the zoning of any adjacent vacant land before writing an offer.
What's the price range for view homes in Francis right now? ▾
View-oriented homes in Francis generally run from the high $800s for older homes on smaller lots up to $2.5M+ for newer custom builds on 2-5 acres with framed Uinta views. The sweet spot for buyers wanting a clean view and a modern home tends to land in the $1.2M-$1.7M range.
How is the drive to Park City and Salt Lake from a view home in Francis? ▾
Francis to Park City Mountain is about 20 minutes via SR-248, and Salt Lake International is roughly an hour through Parley's Canyon when conditions are clear. Winter storms can add time on SR-248 and I-80, so most full-time residents factor in plowed driveways and AWD.