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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Paris, Utah
Paris sits on the west side of Bear Lake in Rich County, about 20 minutes north of Garden City and a two-and-a-half hour drive from Salt Lake City through Logan Canyon. The town itself is small — a few hundred residents, the historic Paris Tabernacle on Main Street, and a working-ranch feel that hasn't changed much in decades. Acreage parcels here typically run from 2 or 3 irrigated acres up to working ranches of 40, 160, or several hundred acres backing into the Caribou-Targhee National Forest and the Bear Lake Plateau. Water rights, shares in local irrigation companies, and grazing allotments are part of the conversation on most larger listings, so it pays to read the property details carefully.
Buyers come to Paris for room to keep horses, run a small cattle operation, or simply put distance between the house and the nearest neighbor. Elevation runs around 6,000 feet, winters bring real snow (Paris averages 60+ inches a year), and the growing season is short — think hay, pasture, and hardy gardens rather than orchards. Bear Lake's turquoise water is 15 minutes away for summer boating, and Beaver Mountain ski area is roughly 45 minutes south. Power and culinary water reach most parcels close to town; further out, expect wells, septic, and sometimes shared private roads. Browse the active acreage listings below to see what's currently on the market in and around Paris.
June 2026 · Paris market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Paris right now.
Median sale
$30,000
1 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
79.2%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
5
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in Paris.
How much land do acreage listings in Paris typically include? ▾
Most acreage properties around Paris fall into two camps: smaller homesteads of 2 to 10 acres with a house, outbuildings, and pasture, or larger working parcels from 40 acres up to several hundred. Ranch-sized listings often include grazing rights on adjacent BLM or Forest Service ground. The exact mix on the market changes month to month.
Do these properties usually come with water rights? ▾
Many do, but not all. Irrigated acreage in the Paris area generally carries shares in the Paris Irrigation Company or rights tied to Paris Creek and the Bear River drainage. Always verify the deeded water rights and share count with the listing agent and the Utah Division of Water Rights before writing an offer — it's the single biggest value driver on agricultural land here.
Can I keep horses, cattle, or other livestock? ▾
Yes. Rich County zoning is agriculture-friendly, and most parcels outside the small town center allow horses, cattle, sheep, chickens, and similar livestock by right. Check the specific zoning designation (typically A-20 or RR) and any CC&Rs if the property is in a subdivision.
What's the winter access like on rural Paris properties? ▾
Paris gets real winter — snow on the ground from roughly late November through March, and temperatures that regularly dip below zero. County roads are plowed, but private lanes and long driveways are the owner's responsibility. A tractor with a blade or a contracted plow service is standard equipment out here.
Are utilities available, or should I plan for off-grid systems? ▾
Power from Rocky Mountain Power reaches most parcels within a few miles of town, and Paris town water serves homes closer in. Farther out, plan on a private well and septic system. Natural gas is generally not available — most rural homes heat with propane, wood, or a combination of both.
How does pricing compare to acreage closer to Bear Lake's east side? ▾
Paris acreage is typically priced below comparable parcels in Garden City, Pickleville, or the Idaho side near Fish Haven, mostly because it's farther from the lakefront and the short-term rental market. Buyers looking for usable land and elbow room — rather than lake views — tend to get more acres per dollar on the west side.