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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Malta, Utah
Malta sits in the Raft River Valley up in Box Elder County's far northwest corner, about a two-hour drive from Logan and right on the Idaho line. This is high desert ranch country — open sage flats, irrigated alfalfa fields, the Raft River Mountains to the south, and very little between you and the horizon. Acreage here isn't a luxury upgrade like it is closer to the Wasatch Front; it's how almost every property is set up. Lot sizes commonly run from a few irrigated acres up to working ranch parcels measured in the hundreds, and many properties carry water shares tied to the Raft River drainage or established well rights.
Buyers shopping Malta acreage are usually after one of three things: a working hay or cattle operation, a quiet rural homestead with room for horses and outbuildings, or recreational land near the Sawtooth National Forest and the Raft River range. Power and county-maintained gravel roads reach most parcels, but you'll want to confirm well depth, septic, and winter access before writing an offer — elevations sit around 4,500 feet and winters get real. Property taxes stay low compared to anything along I-15, and the nearest full-service shopping is in Burley, Idaho, roughly 20 minutes north. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in and around Malta.
August 2025 · Malta market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Malta right now.
Median sale
$65,000
1 closed in August 2025
Median DOM
248 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
92.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
1
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in Malta.
How much land does a typical acreage property in Malta include? ▾
Most listings start around 5 to 10 acres for a rural residential setup and scale up from there. Working ag parcels of 40, 160, or several hundred acres come up regularly, often with a mix of dry pasture and irrigated ground.
Do Malta acreage properties usually come with water rights? ▾
Many do, but it varies parcel by parcel. Irrigated land is typically tied to Raft River shares or a decreed well, while dry pasture may have stockwater rights only. Always pull the water right number and verify it with the Utah Division of Water Rights before closing.
Is the land suitable for horses and livestock? ▾
Yes — Malta is genuine ranch country and the zoning, soils, and culture all support livestock. You'll want to budget for winter hay since the growing season is short at this elevation, and fencing condition varies a lot between properties.
What should I know about wells and septic out here? ▾
Nearly every property runs on a private well and septic system since there's no municipal utility. Well depths in the valley typically range from 100 to 400 feet depending on location. Ask for a recent well log, flow test, and septic inspection as part of due diligence.
How's winter access to rural properties around Malta? ▾
County roads get plowed but private driveways are on you, and storms can drift the valley shut for short stretches. A reliable plow truck or tractor, decent tires, and a stocked pantry are standard kit for full-time residents here.
Where do Malta residents go for groceries, schools, and services? ▾
Day-to-day shopping happens in Burley, Idaho, about 20 minutes north on I-84. Kids in the area attend Park Valley School (K-12) within the Box Elder School District, and most medical appointments route to Burley or Tremonton.