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3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Homes for Sale in Payson, Utah
Payson sits at the south end of Utah County, tucked against the Nebo Loop and about 20 minutes south of Provo on I-15. Three-bedroom, two-bath homes are the bread and butter of this market — they make up a big share of what trades hands here every month, from older ramblers on tree-lined streets near Memorial Park to newer builds in subdivisions like Salem Hills overflow, Gladstan, and the neighborhoods climbing the benches off Highway 198. Pricing in this configuration typically runs from the high $300s for an older single-level on a smaller lot up into the mid $500s for newer construction with a two-car garage and an unfinished basement ready to expand. For first-time buyers, downsizers, and small families priced out of Spanish Fork or Springville, this is usually where the math actually works.
The 3/2 layout fits Payson's buyer pool well: enough room for a couple of kids or a home office, low enough maintenance for retirees, and a property tax bill that stays manageable. Many homes in this size range sit on quarter-acre lots with room for a garden, RV parking, or a detached shop — things that get harder to find further north. Nebo School District serves the area, Mountain View Hospital is just up the freeway, and the Payson Temple anchors the west side of town. Commuters can reach the Lehi tech corridor in roughly 35 minutes outside of rush hour. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently available in this size range.
May 2026 · Payson market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Payson right now.
Median sale
$510,000
29 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
42 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
130
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About 3 bed 2 bath homes in Payson.
What's the typical price range for a 3 bed, 2 bath home in Payson? ▾
Most 3/2 homes in Payson trade between the high $300s and mid $500s, depending on age, lot size, garage count, and whether there's a finished basement. Older homes near downtown and the original grid tend to sit at the lower end, while newer builds on the benches and in Gladstan-area subdivisions push higher.
Are these homes usually single-level or two-story? ▾
Both are common. Payson has a strong inventory of single-level ramblers — often with an unfinished basement that adds expansion potential — which appeals to retirees and buyers who want to avoid stairs. Two-story 3/2 layouts show up more in subdivisions built after 2000.
Do 3 bed 2 bath homes in Payson typically have basements? ▾
Many do. Utah County construction commonly includes a full basement, and even in the 3/2 count above grade, you'll often see an unfinished or partially finished basement that could be built out into additional bedrooms or a family room later. Always confirm the listed bed/bath count reflects what's actually above ground.
How's the commute to Provo, Lehi, or Salt Lake from Payson? ▾
Provo is about 20 minutes up I-15, Lehi's Silicon Slopes corridor runs roughly 35-45 minutes depending on traffic, and downtown Salt Lake is about an hour. The FrontRunner station in Provo gives commuters a train option north toward SLC if they want to skip the freeway.
What schools serve Payson? ▾
Payson is part of Nebo School District. Elementary boundaries shift depending on which side of town you're on, and Payson High and Payson Junior High serve most of the city. Salem Hills High also draws from some neighborhoods on the east side.
Is inventory in this size range usually tight? ▾
It moves. Three-bed, two-bath is the most-searched configuration in Payson, so well-priced homes in good condition tend to go under contract quickly — sometimes in under two weeks. Dated homes or those needing work sit longer and often see price reductions.