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3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Homes for Sale in Escalante, Utah
Escalante sits at 5,800 feet on Scenic Byway 12, surrounded by the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Dixie National Forest, and the slickrock country leading down to the Escalante River. A 3 bed / 2 bath home is the workhorse layout here — big enough for a family or for hosting guests who come to hike Calf Creek and Lower Calf Creek Falls, small enough to actually heat through the cold high-desert winters where January nights drop into the teens. Most homes in this size range are single-story site-built houses on town lots, plus a meaningful share of manufactured homes on permanent foundations and a handful of newer custom builds on acreage outside the grid.
Buyers searching this filter tend to fall into three camps: retirees wanting a quiet base near red rock country, remote workers trading Wasatch Front prices for elbow room and dark skies, and investors running nightly rentals for monument and Bryce Canyon traffic. Pricing reflects that mix — a basic in-town 3/2 can still be found in the mid-$300s, while a newer build with a view of the Straight Cliffs or Boulder Mountain runs well above that. Water rights, septic versus town sewer, and short-term rental zoning are the three details worth checking on every property before writing an offer. Browse the active 3 bed / 2 bath listings below to see what's currently available in Escalante and the surrounding Garfield County area.
December 2025 · Escalante market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Escalante right now.
Median sale
$551,000
1 closed in December 2025
Median DOM
56 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
96.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
3
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About 3 bed 2 bath homes in Escalante.
How many 3 bed / 2 bath homes are typically on the market in Escalante? ▾
Escalante is a small town of roughly 800 residents, so the active MLS count is usually in the single digits — sometimes just two or three at a time. Inventory turns over slowly, and well-priced homes in this configuration often go under contract within a few weeks. Setting up an MLS alert is the practical way to catch new listings.
What price range should I expect for a 3/2 in Escalante? ▾
Most 3 bed / 2 bath homes in Escalante trade roughly in the $350,000 to $550,000 range, depending on lot size, age, and whether the property has outbuildings or acreage. Newer builds and homes with views toward the Straight Cliffs or Boulder Mountain push toward the upper end. Older site-built homes and manufactured homes on permanent foundations come in lower.
Are these homes on city water and sewer or wells and septic? ▾
Inside Escalante town limits most 3/2 homes are on municipal water and sewer. Properties on the outskirts or on acreage typically rely on a private well and septic system. Always confirm water rights and septic inspection during due diligence — water is a real consideration in Garfield County.
What's the lot size like for a typical 3 bed 2 bath here? ▾
Town lots commonly run a quarter to a half acre, which is generous compared to Wasatch Front suburbs. Outside the grid you'll see 1 to 5+ acre parcels, often with horse setups, hay ground, or room for a shop. Zoning is fairly flexible for agricultural uses within Escalante.
Is Escalante a realistic full-time residence or mostly second homes? ▾
Both. Escalante has a year-round population with the school, clinic, and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument headquarters anchoring local jobs, but a meaningful share of 3/2 homes are used as short-term rentals or seasonal retreats given the proximity to the monument and Bryce Canyon. The town allows nightly rentals in many zones, which affects pricing.
How far is Escalante from major services and airports? ▾
Escalante sits on Scenic Byway 12 about 50 miles east of Bryce Canyon and roughly 4.5 hours from Salt Lake City. The nearest commercial airports are Cedar City (about 2.5 hours) and St. George (about 3.5 hours). A basic grocery, clinic, K-12 school, and fuel are in town; bigger shopping runs go to Richfield or Cedar City.