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5+ Bedroom Homes for Sale in Fruitland, Utah
Fruitland sits at roughly 6,600 feet on US-40 between Heber and Duchesne, in the high country above Strawberry Reservoir. This is cabin and ranch territory more than subdivision territory, so 5+ bedroom homes here tend to fall into two camps: large mountain retreats on multi-acre parcels built for extended family gatherings, and full-time residences on properties like Tri County Estates, Strawberry Highlands, or along Pinion Ridge where owners wanted room for kids, guests, and snowmobile or ATV crews. Expect log construction, walkout basements, oversized garages, and bunk rooms counted as bedrooms — common when the place was designed to sleep 12-plus during hunting season or holiday weekends.
The trade-offs are real and worth understanding before you tour. Winters bring serious snow (the area routinely sees 100+ inches), wells and septic are the norm, propane heats most homes, and the drive to a full grocery store in Heber runs about 35 minutes. In exchange, buyers get Strawberry Reservoir fishing 15 minutes away, Uinta National Forest access out the back door, dark skies, and prices per square foot that undercut anything comparable in Wasatch or Summit County. Most 5-bedroom listings in Fruitland trade between the high $500s and $1.2M depending on acreage, finishes, and whether the home is on a paved, county-maintained road. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · Fruitland market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Fruitland right now.
Median sale
$274,500
2 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
3 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.8%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
17
active + pending
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Common questions
About 5+ bedroom homes in Fruitland.
How many 5+ bedroom homes are typically for sale in Fruitland at one time? ▾
Inventory is thin. Fruitland is a small unincorporated community, and at any given moment there are usually only a handful of 5-bedroom-plus listings active on the Wasatch Front MLS. If nothing matches today, it's worth setting up a saved search since new listings often move within weeks during spring and summer.
Are these homes mostly primary residences or vacation cabins? ▾
Both, but vacation and second-home use dominates. Many larger Fruitland homes were built as family compounds for Wasatch Front owners who wanted a mountain base near Strawberry Reservoir. That said, a growing number of remote workers and retirees are using them full-time, especially properties on plowed county roads.
Do bunk rooms and lofts count toward the bedroom total? ▾
It depends on how the listing agent and county records treat them. To be counted as a legal bedroom in Duchesne County, the room generally needs a closet, an egress window, and proper ceiling height. Bunk rooms in finished basements often qualify; open lofts usually do not. Always verify against the appraisal and county record.
What should I know about water, septic, and utilities on larger Fruitland homes? ▾
Nearly every home here is on a private well and septic system rather than municipal service. Larger 5+ bedroom homes need septic systems sized to bedroom count, so confirm the system is permitted for the actual number of bedrooms. Power is grid-tied through Moon Lake Electric, and heat is typically propane with a wood stove backup.
Is year-round access guaranteed on these properties? ▾
Not always. Homes on Highway 40 frontage roads and main Tri County Estates roads get plowed by the county. Properties deeper into Strawberry Highlands or on private spur roads may require owner plowing or a snowmobile in from the nearest cleared road during heavy winters. Ask specifically which agency or HOA plows the access road before writing an offer.
How does financing work on large rural homes in Fruitland? ▾
Conventional loans work fine for most listings, but lenders will scrutinize acreage, outbuildings, and any income-producing use. Homes over roughly 10 acres or with significant agricultural value sometimes need a portfolio lender or a USDA rural product. Jumbo financing comes into play above the conforming limit, which most $1M+ Fruitland homes will cross.