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4+ Bedroom Homes for Sale in Blanding, Utah
Blanding sits at about 6,100 feet on Cedar Mesa in San Juan County, which shapes what 4+ bedroom homes look like here. The town's roughly 3,500 residents tend to have deep family roots, and the housing stock reflects that — larger ramblers built in the 1970s through the 2000s on generous lots, often with full basements that push bedroom counts to four, five, or even six. Newer construction on the south and west edges of town offers more modern floor plans, but inventory is consistently tight. At any given time, Blanding may only have a handful of 4-bedroom-plus listings on the MLS, so patience and quick action both matter.
The appeal for larger-home buyers is straightforward: square footage and land that would cost two to three times more along the Wasatch Front, plus immediate access to Bears Ears, the Abajo Mountains, and Lake Powell about 90 minutes away. Winters are milder than Monticello but still see snow, and summers run warm without the triple-digit stretches of St. George. Utah State University's Blanding campus, the San Juan School District, and Utah Navajo Health System anchor local employment, which keeps demand steady for family-sized housing. If you need bedrooms for kids, aging parents, a home office, or visiting grandchildren, this is a market where you can actually get them without stretching the budget. Browse the active 4+ bedroom listings below to see what's currently available in Blanding.
June 2026 · Blanding market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Blanding right now.
Median sale
$370,500
2 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
7 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
13
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About 4+ bedroom homes in Blanding.
What's the typical price range for a 4+ bedroom home in Blanding? ▾
Most 4-bedroom homes in Blanding trade in the low-to-mid $300s to around $500K, depending on lot size, age, and whether the basement is finished. Older homes near the city center tend to sit at the lower end, while newer builds on the south side or with acreage push higher. Blanding remains one of the more affordable San Juan County markets for larger square footage.
Are most 4+ bedroom homes in Blanding single-family with basements? ▾
Yes. The local building pattern favors single-level homes on quarter-acre-plus lots with full basements, which is how many sellers get to 4, 5, or 6 bedrooms. Walk-out basements are less common because of the relatively flat terrain on most subdivisions. Expect to see ramblers with two or three bedrooms up and additional rooms downstairs.
How is the well and water situation for larger homes here? ▾
Blanding is on municipal water sourced primarily from local reservoirs, and the city has historically dealt with drought-related restrictions, so outdoor watering rules matter for larger lots. Homes outside city limits may rely on wells or shared systems. Ask for the water source and any secondary irrigation share before writing an offer on an acreage property.
What schools serve families buying a 4-bedroom in Blanding? ▾
Blanding falls under the San Juan School District, with Blanding Elementary, Albert R. Lyman Middle School, and San Juan High School all in town. Utah State University's Blanding campus is also here, which is unusual for a town this size and brings staff and student-family demand for larger rentals and homes.
How long do larger Blanding homes typically sit on the market? ▾
Inventory is thin — Blanding often has fewer than a dozen active listings at any time, and 4+ bedroom homes can move in 30 to 90 days when priced correctly. Because the buyer pool is smaller than the Wasatch Front, overpriced homes can linger for six months or more. Pricing against recent solds matters more here than in larger markets.
Is Blanding a reasonable commute to a regional job center? ▾
Blanding sits about 75 miles south of Moab and roughly 5 hours from Salt Lake City, so it's not a commuter town in the traditional sense. Most buyers here work locally — Utah Navajo Health System, the school district, the USU campus, county government, or family businesses. Larger homes often appeal to multi-generational families rooted in the area.