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5+ Bedroom Homes for Sale in Monticello, Utah
Monticello sits at roughly 7,000 feet on the eastern slope of the Abajo Mountains in San Juan County, which puts it in a different category from most Utah small towns — cooler summers in the 70s and 80s, real winters with snow, and a quiet ranching-and-tourism economy anchored by Blue Mountain, the BLM, and proximity to Canyonlands' Needles District. Larger homes here tend to be older farmhouse-style properties on generous lots, manufactured homes on acreage, or newer custom builds tucked along Highway 191 and the side roads climbing toward the foothills. Five-bedroom inventory is thin in any given month because Monticello's total housing stock is small — often fewer than 200 active listings citywide across all sizes — so multi-bedroom homes turn over slowly and pricing varies widely based on land, outbuildings, and condition.
Families drawn to 5+ bedroom homes in Monticello are usually after space the Wasatch Front can't deliver at the same price: room for extended family, a home office or two, guest space for visitors hitting Bears Ears and Canyonlands, and frequently a shop, barn, or horse setup on the same parcel. School-age kids attend San Juan School District, and the drive to Moab runs about an hour north while Cortez, Colorado is roughly an hour east. Expect well water and septic on rural parcels, propane heat in many older homes, and lot sizes that range from in-town quarter-acres to 5-, 10-, and 20-acre spreads outside the grid. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
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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Active listings
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Common questions
About 5+ bedroom homes in Monticello.
How many 5+ bedroom homes are typically on the market in Monticello? ▾
Monticello is a small town of roughly 2,000 residents, so the active count for large homes is usually in the single digits — sometimes just one or two, occasionally none. If nothing matches today, it's worth checking back weekly or setting up a saved search, because new listings move quickly when they appear.
What price range should I expect for a 5-bedroom home here? ▾
Pricing varies more than in larger Utah markets because land, outbuildings, and condition swing values heavily. A 5-bedroom in town on a standard lot often runs in the $350K–$500K range, while larger homes on acreage with shops or horse facilities can reach $600K–$900K+ depending on the parcel.
Are most large homes in Monticello on acreage or in-town lots? ▾
Both exist, but the bigger floor plans tend to sit on parcels of an acre or more, especially along the routes heading toward Blue Mountain and out toward Verdure. In-town 5-bedroom homes are usually older two-story farmhouses or remodeled ranches on quarter- to half-acre lots.
Will a 5-bedroom rural home have well and septic? ▾
Outside Monticello city limits, yes — most rural homes run on private well and septic rather than municipal services. Inside the city, you'll typically be on Monticello's water and sewer. Always confirm during due diligence and ask for recent septic inspection and well flow records.
What schools serve Monticello families? ▾
Monticello is part of San Juan School District. Kids attend Monticello Elementary and Monticello High School, both located in town. Class sizes are small and the high school fields the usual Utah lineup of sports, rodeo, and FFA programs that fit the area's ranching culture.
How far is Monticello from major airports and amenities? ▾
Monticello is about 5.5 hours south of Salt Lake City, roughly 2 hours from the Grand Junction, Colorado airport, and about an hour from Moab for restaurants, hospital services, and the regional airport. Cortez, Colorado is also about an hour east and handles a lot of day-to-day shopping for residents.