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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Bluebell, Utah
Bluebell sits in the Uinta Basin about 15 miles west of Roosevelt, where the high desert meets the south slope of the Uinta Mountains. Land here is what people come for — most parcels run 1 to 40 acres, with irrigation rights tied to the Lake Fork and Yellowstone river systems being the single biggest factor in property value. Buyers shopping acreage in Bluebell are usually after some combination of horse setup, hay ground, a shop big enough to actually work in, and enough separation from neighbors that nobody hears the diesel start at 5 a.m. Elevation runs around 6,000 feet, winters get cold (single digits are normal in January), and summers are dry and warm in the 80s with cool nights.
Prices vary wildly based on water. A dry 5-acre building lot with a modest home might list in the $350K–$500K range, while an irrigated 20–40 acre place with a updated home, outbuildings, and shares of water can push past $900K. Duchesne County zoning is generally permissive on agricultural use, so livestock, chickens, and outbuildings are rarely an issue. Roosevelt has the closest full-service grocery, hospital, and Uintah Basin Healthcare clinics; Salt Lake City is roughly 2.5 hours west via US-40. The Uinta Mountain trailheads — Moon Lake, Yellowstone Canyon, Swift Creek — are 20 to 40 minutes north for fishing, ATVing, and elk hunting. Browse the active acreage listings below to see what's currently on the market in and around Bluebell.
January 2026 · Bluebell market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Bluebell right now.
Median sale
$295,000
1 closed in January 2026
Median DOM
59 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
1
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in Bluebell.
How much acreage do Bluebell properties typically include? ▾
Most listings fall between 1 and 40 acres, with the sweet spot for buyers wanting a horse property or small hay operation being 5 to 20 acres. Larger ranch parcels of 80+ acres come up occasionally but tend to sell quickly when priced with water.
Does the property come with water or irrigation rights? ▾
This is the most important question to ask in Bluebell. Many parcels carry shares from the Lake Fork, Yellowstone, or Dry Gulch irrigation companies, and the number of shares directly affects what you can grow and how much the land is worth. Always verify share count and delivery schedule in writing before closing.
Can I keep horses, cattle, or chickens on Bluebell acreage? ▾
Yes. Duchesne County zoning across most of Bluebell allows livestock, and agricultural use is the norm rather than the exception. Check the specific parcel's zoning designation, but restrictions on animals are uncommon outside of a few small subdivisions.
What's the well and septic situation? ▾
Almost all Bluebell properties run on private well and septic since there's no municipal water or sewer. Well depths vary from around 100 to 400+ feet depending on location, and a water test plus septic inspection should be part of any offer. Culinary water shares from Moon Lake Water are also worth asking about.
How far is Bluebell from Roosevelt and Salt Lake City? ▾
Roosevelt is about 15 miles east, roughly a 20-minute drive, and that's where you'll handle groceries, fuel, hardware, and medical appointments. Salt Lake City and the airport are about 2.5 hours west on US-40, weather depending — Daniels Summit can slow things down in winter.
Are there any HOAs or building restrictions on acreage parcels here? ▾
Most rural Bluebell acreage is not in an HOA, which is part of the appeal. A few platted subdivisions do have CC&Rs covering minimum home size or outbuilding placement, so review the title commitment carefully if the listing mentions a subdivision name.