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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Georgetown, Utah
Georgetown is a small ranching community in Rich County, tucked into the Bear Lake Valley between the Bear River Range and the Idaho state line. With a population under 500, it's the kind of place where acreage isn't a luxury upgrade — it's just how people live. Most homes here sit on a parcel large enough for a horse or two, a hay field, a shop, and a clear view of the surrounding peaks. Zoning across most of the area accommodates agricultural use, so buyers looking at land around Georgetown can usually plan on livestock, outbuildings, and private wells without fighting an HOA.
What makes acreage in Georgetown different from, say, Heber or Mountain Green is the price-per-acre math and the lifestyle trade-off. You're 15 minutes from Bear Lake's north shore, about an hour from Logan through Logan Canyon, and a solid 2.5 hours from the Salt Lake City airport. That distance keeps land more attainable, but it also means winters are genuinely cold (5,900+ feet of elevation), services are limited, and you'll want a plow truck. Water rights, irrigation shares, and well logs matter as much as square footage when comparing properties here, and a good local agent will read those documents alongside the listing photos. Browse the active acreage listings below to see what's currently on the market in and around Georgetown.
December 2025 · Georgetown market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Georgetown right now.
Median sale
$125,000
1 closed in December 2025
Median DOM
116 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
83.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
3
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in Georgetown.
How much land typically comes with an acreage property in Georgetown? ▾
Most acreage listings in and around Georgetown sit on 1 to 5 acres, with larger ranch-style parcels of 10 to 40+ acres showing up periodically along the Bear River bottoms and the foothills east of town. Bordering Caribou County, Idaho means some buyers also look at adjacent Idaho parcels, but Utah-side Georgetown land tends to come with Rich County zoning that's friendly to livestock and outbuildings.
Can I keep horses, cattle, or other livestock on these properties? ▾
Yes. Rich County is ranching country, and most acreage parcels around Georgetown are zoned agricultural or rural residential, which permits horses, cattle, sheep, chickens, and similar livestock. Many properties already have loafing sheds, corrals, or hay storage in place. Always verify water rights and stock-watering allowances during due diligence — they don't automatically transfer.
What's the water situation — wells, irrigation, or culinary? ▾
Properties closer to Georgetown's town center may tap into the small municipal culinary system, while outlying acreage typically runs on private wells. Irrigation shares from the Bear River drainage or local ditch companies are a major value-add and are conveyed separately from the deed, so review the water rights certificate carefully before writing an offer.
How long is the drive to Bear Lake, Logan, or Salt Lake? ▾
Georgetown sits roughly 15 minutes north of Bear Lake's north shore at St. Charles, about an hour from Logan over Logan Canyon (US-89), and roughly 2.5 hours from the Salt Lake City airport. That distance is exactly why land here is still affordable compared to the Wasatch Front — it's genuinely rural Cache Valley/Bear Lake country.
What should I budget for an acreage property in Georgetown? ▾
Pricing varies widely with acreage, water rights, and improvements. Smaller homes on 1-3 acres often trade in the $400Ks to low $600Ks, while larger working parcels with outbuildings, irrigated pasture, and a solid home can run $800K to well over $1.2M. Raw land without a home is also a common listing type here.
Are winters a serious factor for rural living here? ▾
They are. Georgetown sits above 5,900 feet and gets real winter — sustained cold, significant snow, and the need for plowed driveways, frost-free hydrants, and reliable heat. Buyers coming from St. George or Las Vegas should plan for a heated shop, a tractor or plow truck, and livestock shelter that handles single-digit nights.