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5+ Bedroom Homes for Sale in Brian Head, Utah
Brian Head sits at 9,800 feet, making it the highest-elevation town in Utah and one of the few Utah markets where most buyers are shopping for a second home rather than a primary residence. Five-bedroom-plus homes here are almost always built with group use in mind: extended family ski trips, summer reunions escaping the 100-degree St. George heat 90 minutes south, or short-term rental income through the winter season at Brian Head Resort. Expect to see chalet-style A-frames, modern mountain contemporaries, and larger custom builds in subdivisions like Bear Flat, Aspen Ridge, and Navajo Estates. Lot sizes vary widely, and many larger homes sit on parcels backing to Dixie National Forest.
Pricing on 5+ bedroom properties in Brian Head generally runs from the mid $700Ks for older updated cabins up past $2M for newer custom builds with multiple living areas, hot tubs, and ski-in/ski-out positioning near Navajo or Giant Steps lifts. Heating costs, snow load construction, and short-term rental zoning are the three things that separate a smart purchase from a regret here, and they vary block by block. Cedar City is the closest full-service town (about 30 minutes down SR-143), and the nearest commercial airport is Cedar City Regional, with St. George and Las Vegas serving as the larger options. Browse the active 5+ bedroom listings below to see what's currently on the market in Brian Head.
May 2026 · Brian Head market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Brian Head right now.
Median sale
$490,000
6 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
55 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
94.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
60
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About 5+ bedroom homes in Brian Head.
How many 5+ bedroom homes are typically for sale in Brian Head? ▾
Brian Head is a small market — the town has roughly 100 full-time residents and a few hundred total housing units. At any given time there are usually 10 to 25 active 5+ bedroom listings, with more inventory hitting the MLS in late spring and early fall as owners decide between holding through another ski season or selling.
Are most large homes here used as short-term rentals? ▾
Yes. Brian Head is one of the few Utah municipalities that broadly permits nightly rentals, and 5+ bedroom homes are especially popular with rental investors because they sleep 12-16 guests and command premium nightly rates during ski season and summer festival weekends. Confirm the specific zoning and any HOA restrictions on the property you're considering before assuming rental income.
What should I know about snow load and construction at 9,800 feet? ▾
Brian Head averages over 360 inches of snow per year, so roof pitch, structural snow load ratings, and heat-tape systems matter more here than almost anywhere else in Utah. Older cabins sometimes need roof reinforcement or metal roof replacement, and inspections by a contractor familiar with high-elevation builds are worth the extra cost.
What's the price premium for ski-in/ski-out access? ▾
Homes within walking distance of Navajo or Giant Steps lifts typically carry a 20-35% premium over otherwise comparable properties on the south or east sides of town. For 5+ bedroom homes, that often translates to $300K-$600K in added value, justified by stronger nightly rental rates and easier resale.
How are heating costs on a large home up there? ▾
Most Brian Head homes run on propane, and a 5-bedroom home used year-round or as an active rental can easily spend $400-$800 per month on propane in the dead of winter. Newer builds with spray foam insulation and modern furnaces run noticeably cheaper, so utility bill history is worth requesting during due diligence.
Can I get to Brian Head year-round? ▾
Yes, SR-143 from Parowan (off I-15) is plowed all winter and is the standard access route. SR-148 through Cedar Breaks National Monument closes with the first heavy snow, usually November through May, so plan summer drives accordingly if you're coming from Cedar City via the scenic route.