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Wanship, Utah

5+ Bedroom Homes for Sale in Wanship, Utah

Wanship is a small Summit County community tucked along the Weber River where I-80 meets Highway 32, roughly twelve miles north of Park City and a half hour from the Salt Lake airport. Homes with five or more bedrooms here tend to fall into two camps: older ranch homesteads on generous acreage near the original townsite, and newer custom builds in subdivisions like Hi-Country Estates, Wanship Acres, and the rural stretches toward Rockport Reservoir. Because Summit County zoning favors larger parcels outside the Park City limits, a 5-bedroom home in Wanship usually comes with real land — a half-acre at minimum, often two to ten acres — plus room for a shop, horse setup, or RV parking that's harder to find closer to Kimball Junction.

Buyers gravitate to Wanship for the trade-off it offers: high-country living at 6,000 feet with Uinta and Wasatch views, North Summit schools in Coalville, and quick access to Jordanelle, Rockport, and Park City resorts, all while sitting well below Park City pricing per square foot. Winters are real — expect plowing and snow tires from November through March — and summers stay cool in the evenings even when the valley bakes. Families relocating from the Wasatch Front often land here when they need a fifth or sixth bedroom for kids, in-laws, or a dedicated office without giving up land. Browse the active 5+ bedroom listings below to see what's currently on the market in and around Wanship.

May 2026 · Wanship market

Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Wanship right now.

Full Wanship market report
Median sale
$525,000
1 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
78 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
95.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
8
active + pending

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Active listings

Common questions

About 5+ bedroom homes in Wanship.

Why do larger homes make sense in Wanship specifically?

Wanship sits at the intersection of I-80 and Highway 32, giving owners quick access to Park City, Kamas, and Salt Lake while still feeling rural. Most parcels here are large enough to support bigger footprints, detached shops, and guest quarters, so 5-bedroom layouts are common among ranch-style and mountain modern builds rather than rare. Families also tend to want the extra rooms for visiting skiers and Jordanelle boaters.

What's the typical lot size for a 5+ bedroom home in Wanship?

Lots run anywhere from a half-acre in the older townsite to 5, 10, even 20+ acres in subdivisions like Hi-Country Estates, Wanship Acres, and properties bordering the Weber River. Larger bedroom counts almost always pair with acreage out here, since buyers wanting a 5-bedroom home in Summit County usually want room for horses, RVs, or outbuildings too.

How far is Wanship from Park City and Salt Lake?

Wanship is about 12 miles from Park City's Main Street and roughly 35 miles from downtown Salt Lake via I-80 — typically a 40-minute drive to the airport in clear weather. That commute is why larger family homes here often function as primary residences rather than second homes.

What price range should I expect for 5+ bedroom homes here?

Pricing varies widely based on acreage and finishes. Older 5-bedroom homes on smaller in-town lots can start in the high $700Ks to low $900Ks, while newer custom builds on multi-acre parcels with mountain views regularly list from $1.5M to $3M+. Properties with water rights or river frontage carry a noticeable premium.

Which school district serves Wanship?

Wanship is in the North Summit School District, with elementary, middle, and high school campuses in nearby Coalville. It's a small, tight-knit district — graduating classes are typically under 100 students — which is a draw for families moving from larger Wasatch Front districts.

Are short-term rentals allowed for larger Wanship homes?

Most of Wanship falls under unincorporated Summit County zoning, which restricts nightly rentals in residential zones. A handful of specific subdivisions and overlay zones permit them, so always verify with Summit County Community Development before assuming a 5-bedroom home can be run as a Park City-adjacent rental.