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3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Homes for Sale in Island Park, Utah
Three-bedroom, two-bath homes in the Island Park area sit in one of Utah's quieter high-elevation pockets, where buyers are usually balancing a primary residence against a recreation property near Bear Lake and the surrounding national forest land. A 3/2 floor plan is the sweet spot here — enough room for a family or two couples sharing a cabin, but not so large that heating bills in January get ugly. Most homes in this size range fall into one of three buckets: original 1970s-80s A-frame and chalet-style cabins that have been updated, newer stick-built homes on half-acre to multi-acre lots, and the occasional modular on a permanent foundation. Elevations run high, snow loads are real, and roof pitch matters more than curb appeal.
Buyers shopping this size in Island Park tend to weigh three things: year-round access (is the road plowed?), utility setup (well and septic are the norm), and how the property pencils as a part-time rental versus a full-time residence. Proximity to Bear Lake's south shore, Logan Canyon, and the trail systems running into the Caribou-Targhee makes resale steady even when the broader Utah market cools. Inventory in the 3-bed, 2-bath bracket is genuinely limited — often a dozen or fewer active at any given time — so being pre-approved and ready to move matters. The active listings below reflect what's currently on the MLS in this size range.
June 2026 · Island Park market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Island Park right now.
Median sale
$1,110,000
1 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
93.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
3
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About 3 bed 2 bath homes in Island Park.
Is Island Park actually in Utah? ▾
Most people associate Island Park with the Henry's Fork area just over the Idaho border near Yellowstone, but there's also an Island Park locale tied to the Bear Lake region that straddles the Utah-Idaho line. Listings shown here cover Utah-side properties in or near that area. If you're shopping cross-border, double-check the county on each listing — Rich County, Utah versus Fremont County, Idaho changes your taxes, schools, and recording process.
What's a realistic price range for a 3-bed, 2-bath here? ▾
Pricing swings hard depending on whether the home is a year-round residence on a paved county road or a seasonal cabin on a private lane. Basic 3/2 cabins typically run in the mid-$300s to $500s, while lakefront or newer builds with full insulation and garages can push past $700k. Inventory is thin, so comps move fast.
Are these homes livable year-round or mostly seasonal? ▾
Both exist. Older A-frames and pan-abode cabins often have minimal insulation, frozen-pipe risk, and roads that aren't plowed past November. Newer 3/2 builds with heated garages, ICF foundations, and county-maintained access can handle Utah's high-country winters just fine. Always ask the listing agent about winter access and utility setup.
What kind of well, septic, and utility setup should I expect? ▾
Most 3-bed, 2-bath properties in this area run on private well and septic rather than municipal systems. Power is typically Rocky Mountain Power, and heat is often propane with a wood stove backup. Budget for a septic inspection and a well flow/potability test during your due diligence period — they're standard out here.
Can I use a 3/2 cabin as a short-term rental? ▾
STR rules depend on the specific subdivision's CC&Rs and the county's current ordinances. Some HOAs in the Bear Lake corridor allow nightly rentals; others cap rentals at 30 days or prohibit them entirely. Pull the CC&Rs before writing an offer if rental income is part of your math.
How's the drive from the Wasatch Front? ▾
Figure roughly 2.5 to 3 hours from Salt Lake City via I-15 and US-89 through Logan Canyon, with the last stretch being a scenic but slower mountain drive. Winter storms can add an hour or close the canyon outright. Most owners treat that drive as part of the appeal — once you're past Garden City, traffic disappears.