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Homes Under $300,000 in Paris, Utah
Paris sits at the north end of Bear Lake Valley in Rich County, a couple hours from both Salt Lake City and Logan, and it remains one of the few spots in Utah where a buyer can still land a home under $300,000. This is ranching and small-town country — Rich County's year-round population hovers around 2,500, winters are long and snowy (elevation is over 6,000 feet), and the local economy leans on agriculture, seasonal Bear Lake tourism, and folks who commute or work remotely. Homes at this price point in Paris tend to be older cabins, modest single-story houses on Main Street or the side streets branching off it, or fixer-uppers on acreage a few minutes out of town. Some carry historic character from the town's Mormon pioneer settlement roots; others need real work on roofs, furnaces, or septic systems built for a much smaller year-round population.
Inventory in this price range moves in both directions depending on the season — winter tends to bring fewer showings and more room to negotiate, while spring listings get snapped up by buyers wanting a Bear Lake-adjacent base before summer. Because Paris is unincorporated-feeling and small, well-priced homes under $300K don't always come with a lot of square footage or updated systems, so budget for inspection costs and possibly a well or septic evaluation. Buyers priced out of Garden City and the lakefront towns often look here first, since Paris is a 10-15 minute drive to the lake with none of the resort pricing. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
June 2026 · Paris market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Paris right now.
Median sale
$30,000
1 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
79.2%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
5
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes under $300k in Paris.
How much can I realistically get for under $300K in Paris? ▾
At this price point in Paris you're typically looking at older single-family homes on village lots, small cabins, manufactured homes on land, or fixer-uppers near the historic district. Turnkey lake-view properties usually push past $400K, so the under-$300K range rewards buyers willing to do some work or accept a smaller footprint. Inventory is thin — sometimes only a handful of homes qualify at any given time.
Is Paris a year-round community or mostly seasonal? ▾
Paris has a small year-round population of around 300, with the Bear Lake Valley swelling dramatically in summer. Winters are long and cold at 5,980 feet of elevation, and snow removal, wood heat, and well/septic systems are normal considerations. Buyers planning to live here full-time should ask about winter road maintenance and utility setups before writing an offer.
Are there financing challenges with budget homes in Paris? ▾
Some lower-priced properties in Bear Lake County are manufactured homes, cabins on leased land, or homes with septic and well systems that require extra inspections. Conventional and USDA Rural Development loans both work in Paris, but condition issues on older homes can complicate FHA financing. Talk with a lender familiar with rural Utah before assuming a property is loan-eligible.
How far is Paris from Bear Lake and nearby services? ▾
Paris sits about 3 miles west of Bear Lake's west shore and roughly 15 minutes from Garden City's restaurants and marinas. Montpelier, Idaho is 10 miles north for groceries, a hospital, and basic shopping. Logan is the closest larger city at about an hour over Logan Canyon, weather permitting.
What should I know about water rights and outbuildings at this price? ▾
Many Paris properties include irrigation shares, secondary water, or small acreage with outbuildings — details that aren't always obvious in the listing photos. Under $300K you'll often see homes on quarter-acre to one-acre village lots, sometimes with detached shops or barns. Always pull the water rights record and verify what conveys with the sale.
How long do affordable homes in Paris typically stay on the market? ▾
It varies wildly with the season. Listings that hit the MLS in late spring before the summer Bear Lake rush tend to move quickly, while homes listed in November can sit for months. Cash buyers and second-home shoppers from the Wasatch Front and Salt Lake area are the main competition under $300K.