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3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Homes for Sale in Lava Hot Springs, Utah
Quick note before the listings load: Lava Hot Springs is technically just over the border in Bannock County, Idaho, not Utah — but it shows up constantly in Utah buyer searches, so we keep this page live. The town sits about 2 hours and 20 minutes north of Salt Lake City via I-15, making it one of the closest geothermal resort towns to the Wasatch Front. Three-bedroom, two-bath homes here tend to fall into two camps: older in-town cottages within walking distance of the hot pools and the Portneuf River, and newer hillside builds tucked into the pine-covered slopes above Main Street. Both attract a mix of retirees, weekenders from Utah, and investors running short-term rentals.
A 3/2 is the workhorse floor plan in this market — big enough to sleep a family or a rental group of six to eight, small enough to keep utility bills and property taxes manageable in a town where winters dip into the teens and summers regularly hit the upper 80s. Buyers coming from Cache Valley or Box Elder County often find prices comparable to what they'd pay in Richmond or Tremonton, but with the added income potential of a tourist economy built around the pools, tubing on the Portneuf, and the Olympic Swimming Complex. Floodplain status, septic systems, and the city's short-term rental rules are the three things worth checking early on any property here. Browse the active 3 bed / 2 bath listings below to see what's currently on the market.
April 2026 · Lava Hot Springs market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Lava Hot Springs right now.
Median sale
$350,000
1 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
150 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
1
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About 3 bed 2 bath homes in Lava Hot Springs.
Wait — isn't Lava Hot Springs in Idaho, not Utah? ▾
Yes, Lava Hot Springs is actually a small resort town in Bannock County, Idaho, about 35 miles southeast of Pocatello. It's a common search since many northern Utah buyers shop there for second homes and short-term rentals. If you're looking strictly within Utah state lines, nearby alternatives include Garden City, Bear Lake, and the Cache Valley towns of Richmond and Lewiston.
What do 3 bed / 2 bath homes typically cost in the Lava Hot Springs area? ▾
Pricing swings widely based on proximity to the river and the hot pools. Older in-town cottages and manufactured homes can start in the mid $200s, while updated 3/2 homes with rental history or river frontage often run $400K–$650K. Cabins on the hillsides above town fall somewhere in between.
Are these homes commonly used as short-term rentals? ▾
Yes. The town draws visitors year-round for the geothermal pools, summer tubing on the Portneuf River, and the Olympic Swimming Complex, so a well-located 3/2 can perform well on Airbnb or VRBO. Check the city's current STR ordinance before you buy — Lava Hot Springs does regulate vacation rentals inside city limits.
How far is the drive from Salt Lake City or Logan? ▾
From downtown Salt Lake it's about 2 hours 20 minutes up I-15 and US-30. From Logan it's roughly 1 hour 15 minutes. That puts it within weekend-cabin range for most Wasatch Front buyers, which is a big part of why Utah residents shop the market here.
What should I know about the homes themselves? ▾
Housing stock skews older — many 3/2s were built between the 1920s and 1970s, so expect to scrutinize roofs, electrical panels, and any additions. Some properties also sit in the Portneuf River floodplain, which affects insurance costs. A local inspector familiar with the area is worth the money.
Do any of these homes have private access to hot mineral water? ▾
A handful of properties tap into the natural geothermal system for in-ground soaking tubs or radiant heat, but they're rare and command a premium. Most owners use the public Lava Hot Springs pools, which are open year-round and a short walk from much of the downtown housing.