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5+ Bedroom Homes for Sale in Franklin, Utah
Franklin sits at the north end of Cache Valley, just across the Idaho line from Richmond and Lewiston, and it draws Utah buyers who want more square footage and more land than Logan or North Logan pricing allows. Five-bedroom homes here generally fall into two camps: older farmhouses that have been added onto over the decades, and newer two-story builds with finished basements on half-acre to multi-acre lots. Families shopping this size of home in Franklin are usually after a setup that handles kids plus grandparents, a home office, and gear storage for the kind of recreation Cache Valley supports — Cub River fishing, Beaver Mountain skiing 40 minutes away, and easy access to the Bear River Range for hunting.
The climate matters when sizing a home this large. Winters are cold and snowy with January lows in the teens, so heating a 4,000+ square foot house is a real line item — ask about furnace age, insulation, and whether the basement is on a separate zone. Summers are mild and dry, which keeps cooling costs reasonable. Most 5+ bedroom listings here include a two or three-car garage, and shops or outbuildings are common since lot sizes allow for them. Inventory at this size moves slowly compared to Logan proper, often only a handful of active listings at a time. Browse the current 5+ bedroom homes in Franklin below to see what's on the market right now.
May 2026 · Franklin market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Franklin right now.
Median sale
$400,750
2 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
36 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.8%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
6
active + pending
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Common questions
About 5+ bedroom homes in Franklin.
What price range should I expect for a 5-bedroom home in Franklin? ▾
Most 5+ bedroom homes in the Franklin area trade in the mid $400Ks to low $700Ks depending on lot size, outbuildings, and whether the property includes pasture or water shares. Newer builds with finished basements sit at the higher end, while older farmhouses on larger parcels vary widely based on condition. Inventory is thin, so pricing moves with whatever is actively listed.
Are most 5-bedroom homes here on acreage or in subdivisions? ▾
Both exist, but acreage is the more common story in Franklin. Many five-bedroom listings sit on a half-acre to several acres with room for horses, a shop, or a garden. The handful of subdivision-style homes tend to be newer two-story builds closer to Preston or along the highway corridor.
What school district serves larger families moving to Franklin? ▾
Franklin sits in Idaho's West Side School District (note: Franklin is actually just over the Idaho border, though many Utah buyers shop here). Preston School District serves homes slightly north. Both are small rural districts, which is part of the appeal for families wanting smaller class sizes.
Do 5+ bedroom homes here typically have finished basements? ▾
Yes — basement bedrooms are how most homes hit the 5+ count. Daylight and walkout basements are common because of the rolling terrain along the Cub River and Bear River drainages. Expect at least two of the bedrooms to be downstairs in most listings.
How far is Franklin from Logan and Salt Lake City? ▾
Franklin is about 25 minutes north of Logan and roughly 2 hours from Salt Lake City via I-15 and US-91. The commute to Utah State University or the Cache Valley job market is realistic daily, which is why some larger Utah families look at Franklin for more house and land per dollar.
Is well and septic standard on larger Franklin properties? ▾
On acreage, yes — private well and septic are the norm rather than the exception. Homes inside Franklin city limits are typically on municipal water and sewer. Always check water rights and shares on rural listings, since irrigation water is a separate conversation from culinary water in this area.