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5+ Bedroom Homes for Sale in Fruitland, Utah
Fruitland is a small unincorporated community in Duchesne County sitting at roughly 6,700 feet along Highway 40, about 20 minutes east of Strawberry Reservoir and an hour and a half from Salt Lake City. Homes with five or more bedrooms here tend to fall into two camps: large family cabins built to sleep extended groups on weekend trips to Strawberry, and full-time residences on multi-acre parcels where the owners wanted space for kids, guests, and a shop. Subdivisions like Strawberry Highlands, Pinion Ridge, and Tabby Mountain Ranches account for most of the larger inventory, with lot sizes commonly running 2 to 20 acres and views toward the Uinta foothills.
Because Fruitland is rural, almost every 5-bedroom-plus home operates on a private well and septic — and septic systems are sized by bedroom count, so verifying capacity matters more here than in a city. Winter is real at this elevation, with deep snow and wind off the reservoir, which is why most larger homes were built with mudrooms, oversized garages, and wood or propane backup heat. Buyers come from the Wasatch Front looking for a recreation property within easy driving distance, from out-of-state families wanting acreage without Park City pricing, and from locals upsizing within Duchesne County. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently available, and reach out if you want help comparing acreage, water rights, and septic specs on any property.
May 2026 · Fruitland market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Fruitland right now.
Median sale
$274,500
2 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
3 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.8%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
17
active + pending
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Common questions
About 5+ bedroom homes in Fruitland.
How many 5+ bedroom homes are typically for sale in Fruitland at one time? ▾
Inventory is thin. Fruitland is a small unincorporated community, and at any given moment there are usually only a handful of 5-bedroom-plus listings active on the Wasatch Front MLS. If nothing matches today, it's worth setting up a saved search since new listings often move within weeks during spring and summer.
Are these homes mostly primary residences or vacation cabins? ▾
Both, but vacation and second-home use dominates. Many larger Fruitland homes were built as family compounds for Wasatch Front owners who wanted a mountain base near Strawberry Reservoir. That said, a growing number of remote workers and retirees are using them full-time, especially properties on plowed county roads.
Do bunk rooms and lofts count toward the bedroom total? ▾
It depends on how the listing agent and county records treat them. To be counted as a legal bedroom in Duchesne County, the room generally needs a closet, an egress window, and proper ceiling height. Bunk rooms in finished basements often qualify; open lofts usually do not. Always verify against the appraisal and county record.
What should I know about water, septic, and utilities on larger Fruitland homes? ▾
Nearly every home here is on a private well and septic system rather than municipal service. Larger 5+ bedroom homes need septic systems sized to bedroom count, so confirm the system is permitted for the actual number of bedrooms. Power is grid-tied through Moon Lake Electric, and heat is typically propane with a wood stove backup.
Is year-round access guaranteed on these properties? ▾
Not always. Homes on Highway 40 frontage roads and main Tri County Estates roads get plowed by the county. Properties deeper into Strawberry Highlands or on private spur roads may require owner plowing or a snowmobile in from the nearest cleared road during heavy winters. Ask specifically which agency or HOA plows the access road before writing an offer.
How does financing work on large rural homes in Fruitland? ▾
Conventional loans work fine for most listings, but lenders will scrutinize acreage, outbuildings, and any income-producing use. Homes over roughly 10 acres or with significant agricultural value sometimes need a portfolio lender or a USDA rural product. Jumbo financing comes into play above the conforming limit, which most $1M+ Fruitland homes will cross.