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3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Homes for Sale in Dry Fork, Utah
Dry Fork is a rural pocket northwest of Vernal in Uintah County, tucked against the south flank of the Uinta Mountains where the canyon opens onto irrigated pasture and red-rock benches. A 3 bed, 2 bath home here is the workhorse layout — enough room for a family or a home office, but small enough to keep heating bills reasonable through Basin winters that regularly drop into the single digits. Most properties sit on acreage, run on well and septic, and come with the kind of detached shop or horse setup that's standard in this part of the state. Buyers are typically families priced out of Vernal proper, oilfield and energy workers who want a shop on site, retirees from the Wasatch Front looking for quiet, and folks who want horse property within 15 minutes of town.
The 3/2 price band in Dry Fork generally runs from the mid $300s into the low $500s, with land, water shares, and outbuildings driving most of the spread. Older manufactured homes on permanent foundations anchor the lower end; stick-built homes on 2–5 acres with irrigation push higher. Cell service is solid, fiber internet is rolling out in pockets, and Ashley National Forest access for hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling is minutes up the canyon. Inventory is thin and turns slowly, so serious buyers usually set up alerts. Browse the active 3 bed, 2 bath listings in Dry Fork below to see what's currently on the market.
September 2024 · Dry Fork market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Dry Fork right now.
Median sale
$520,000
1 closed in September 2024
Median DOM
72 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
94.6%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
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active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About 3 bed 2 bath homes in Dry Fork.
How common are 3 bed, 2 bath homes in Dry Fork? ▾
They're one of the more practical configurations out here, though Dry Fork has a small housing stock overall — usually a few dozen active listings across the whole area at any given time. Many 3/2 homes sit on parcels of an acre or more, often with outbuildings, shops, or horse setups. Inventory turns slowly, so it pays to watch new listings closely.
What price range should I expect for a 3/2 in Dry Fork? ▾
Most 3 bed, 2 bath homes in Dry Fork trade in the mid $300s to low $500s, depending on acreage, water shares, and whether the property has a shop or barn. Newer builds on usable land push higher, while older manufactured homes on permanent foundations come in lower. Properties with irrigation water rights almost always command a premium.
Are these homes on well and septic or city utilities? ▾
Dry Fork is unincorporated Uintah County, so nearly every 3/2 home runs on a private well and septic system. Buyers should budget for a well inspection, water quality test, and septic pump/inspection during due diligence. Power is through Moon Lake Electric, and most homes heat with natural gas or propane.
What's the commute like to Vernal from a Dry Fork home? ▾
Dry Fork sits about 10–15 minutes northwest of Vernal via Dry Fork Canyon Road, so most buyers working at Uintah Basin Healthcare, the school district, or in the oilfield service sector treat it as a quick drive. Snow can slow things down in winter, but the road is plowed and maintained. Salt Lake City is roughly 3 hours west on US-40.
Do 3/2 homes here usually come with land or outbuildings? ▾
Yes — that's a big part of why buyers look at Dry Fork instead of in-town Vernal. A typical 3 bed, 2 bath listing includes anywhere from half an acre to 5+ acres, and shops, detached garages, loafing sheds, and horse corrals are common. If you need a specific setup, filter for acreage and outbuildings when browsing.
Which school district serves Dry Fork? ▾
Dry Fork falls under Uintah School District. Elementary-age kids are typically bused to Naples Elementary or Davis Elementary depending on the address, and older students attend Vernal Middle School and Uintah High School. Bus service runs the canyon road, but routes shift year to year, so verify with the district for a specific property.