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3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Homes for Sale in Monticello, Utah
Three bedroom, two bath homes are the backbone of Monticello's housing market — it's the layout most local families, retirees, and remote workers actually buy. Sitting at 7,000 feet on the east flank of the Abajo Mountains, Monticello runs cooler and greener than the red-rock towns to the north, with real four-season weather and snowy winters that shape how homes are built here. Expect solid older ranchers near downtown and the elementary school, a band of 1990s and 2000s builds on the south and west edges of town, and a handful of newer homes near the Hideout Golf Course. Lot sizes tend to be generous compared to Wasatch Front pricing, and many 3/2 properties include a detached garage, shop, or room for a small horse setup.
Buyers shopping this size in Monticello are usually weighing affordability against location: San Juan County prices remain among the lowest in Utah, while the trade-off is a small-town pace and a drive of roughly an hour to Moab or Cortez for bigger services. The upside is direct access to the Needles District of Canyonlands, Bears Ears, the Abajo high country, and quiet streets where kids still ride bikes to school. Heating costs, snow load, and well-versus-city water are the practical questions worth asking on any property at this elevation. Browse the active 3 bed, 2 bath listings below to see what's currently on the market in Monticello.
June 2026 · Monticello market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Monticello right now.
Median sale
$286,250
1 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
12 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
103.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
17
active + pending
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Common questions
About 3 bed 2 bath homes in Monticello.
What do 3-bed, 2-bath homes typically cost in Monticello? ▾
Most three-bedroom, two-bath homes in Monticello have sold in the $250,000–$425,000 range over recent cycles, with older ranch-style homes on standard lots at the lower end and updated or newer-construction homes near the golf course pushing the upper end. Acreage parcels on the outskirts can run higher. Inventory is thin, so pricing moves with whatever is actively listed.
How many 3/2 homes are usually on the market in Monticello at one time? ▾
Monticello is a small town of roughly 2,000 people, and active MLS inventory often sits in the single digits for the entire city. Three-bed, two-bath is the most common configuration, so it usually makes up a meaningful share of whatever is listed. Setting up MLS alerts is the practical way to catch new listings.
Are these homes mostly single-level or two-story? ▾
Single-level ranch-style is by far the most common build in Monticello, often with an attached one- or two-car garage and a basement. Two-story homes exist but are the minority. At 7,000 feet of elevation, basements are useful for both storage and as cool living space in summer.
What heating setups should I expect at this elevation? ▾
Natural gas forced-air is common inside city limits, while propane and wood stoves show up more often on rural parcels outside town. Winters are real here — Monticello averages around 60 inches of snow per year — so confirming the age and type of the furnace during inspection matters more than it would at lower elevations.
How far is Monticello from major services and airports? ▾
Moab is about 54 miles north, Cortez, Colorado is roughly 78 miles southeast with the nearest regional airport and full hospital, and Grand Junction is about 2.5 hours northeast for larger commercial flights. Salt Lake City is roughly a 5.5-hour drive. Blanding, 22 miles south, has groceries, a hospital, and Utah State University Blanding.
Is Monticello a reasonable place for a remote-work or second-home buyer? ▾
Yes, for buyers who value quiet, cool summers, and quick access to Canyonlands' Needles District and Abajo Mountain trails. Fiber and cellular coverage have improved in recent years, though it's worth verifying internet speed at the specific address before closing. Winter access on county roads should also be a consideration if you're looking outside city limits.