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5+ Bedroom Homes for Sale in Paragonah, Utah
Paragonah is a small unincorporated community in Iron County, tucked between Parowan and Beaver along the I-15 corridor, and it draws a particular kind of buyer: families who want serious square footage and room to spread out without paying Cedar City or St. George prices. Five-plus bedroom homes here usually sit on lots ranging from a third of an acre to several acres, and it's common to find a shop, barn, or horse setup included rather than treated as a rare bonus. This is ranching and farming country at heart, so a big house with a big yard isn't unusual \u2014 it's the norm.
Buyers shopping this size range in Paragonah tend to be growing families, multi-generational households, or people relocating from the Wasatch Front who want more house for less money and don't mind a rural pace of life. Winters bring real snow and cold snaps typical of this 5,600-foot elevation valley, so heating costs and driveway length matter more here than in Utah's Dixie region. Most properties rely on private well and septic systems, and Iron County School District buses kids to nearby Parowan schools. Inventory in this specific size range is limited at any given time since Paragonah's total housing stock is small, so homes that fit the bill don't sit long once priced right. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
March 2026 · Paragonah market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Paragonah right now.
Median sale
$460,000
2 closed in March 2026
Median DOM
66 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
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active + pending
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Common questions
About 5+ bedroom homes in Paragonah.
Why are 5+ bedroom homes in Paragonah priced so much lower than similar-sized homes near Cedar City? ▾
Land is the biggest factor — Paragonah lots often run a half-acre to several acres, so builders and sellers aren't paying a premium per square foot the way they would in a denser Cedar City subdivision. Property taxes are also lower here since Paragonah sits outside Cedar City's municipal boundaries. You're trading a 20-minute commute for meaningfully more house and land for the money.
Are these mostly new-construction homes or older farmhouses? ▾
It's a mix. Paragonah has a handful of century-old farmhouses near the original townsite that have been added onto over the decades, plus newer builds on the outskirts on larger parcels. Ranchette-style homes from the 1990s and 2000s with detached shops or barns show up regularly in the 5+ bedroom range too.
Do 5-bedroom homes here typically come with acreage or outbuildings? ▾
Many do. Because Paragonah is unincorporated or lightly zoned in parts of Iron County, it's common to find these larger homes paired with a horse pasture, shop building, or RV parking rather than sitting on a standard quarter-acre lot. Buyers looking for both bedroom count and room for animals or equipment tend to find good matches here.
What school district serves large families buying in Paragonah? ▾
Paragonah is part of Iron County School District, with kids typically bused to schools in Parowan, about 5 minutes north. That short bus ride is worth confirming per address, but it's the norm for most of the town.
How far is Paragonah from Cedar City for work or shopping? ▾
It's roughly 25-30 minutes to Cedar City, where most residents commute for work, groceries, and Southern Utah University. Parowan is closer at about 5 minutes and covers basic needs like gas, a grocery store, and a hospital clinic.
Is well water or a septic system typical for these larger properties? ▾
Most homes on acreage outside Paragonah's small core rely on private wells and septic systems rather than town hookups, which is standard for this part of rural Iron County. It's worth budgeting for a well and septic inspection during due diligence, since maintenance history varies widely from property to property.