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Investment Properties for Sale in Paris, Utah
Paris sits in Bear Lake Valley at roughly 5,980 feet, about 20 minutes north of the Bear Lake shoreline and a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Salt Lake City. The town itself is small — fewer than 600 year-round residents — but the surrounding area pulls heavy summer traffic from Utah and Idaho families heading to the lake, plus snowmobilers and ice anglers in winter. That seasonality is the single most important fact for anyone looking at investment properties here. Short-term rental demand spikes hard from late May through Labor Day, then again during the holidays and President's Day weekend. Cabins, small homes near Highway 89, and properties with enough land for parking trailers or boats tend to perform best on Vrbo and Airbnb.
Buyers should know Paris is technically across the Idaho border in Bear Lake County, Idaho (not Utah) — a common point of confusion since the lake straddles both states and most Utah buyers lump the whole valley together. Property taxes, short-term rental rules, and licensing run through Bear Lake County, Idaho, and the City of Paris. Prices here generally undercut Garden City and Fish Haven on the Utah side, which is part of the appeal for cash-flow-focused investors. Long-term rentals are tighter — the year-round population is small and tenant pools are thin — so most investors lean nightly or weekly. Browse the active 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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Common questions
About investment properties in Paris.
Wait — is Paris actually in Utah or Idaho? ▾
Paris is in Bear Lake County, Idaho, just north of the Utah state line. It often shows up in Utah MLS searches because Bear Lake itself spans both states and the regional market is shared with Garden City and Laketown on the Utah side. Tax rates, STR permits, and zoning are handled by Idaho jurisdictions.
Are short-term rentals allowed in Paris? ▾
Yes, nightly rentals are permitted in much of the Bear Lake Valley, but rules vary by zone and by whether the property sits inside Paris city limits or in unincorporated Bear Lake County. Investors should confirm STR licensing requirements, occupancy caps, and any HOA restrictions before writing an offer.
What kind of seasonal income can a Bear Lake-area rental generate? ▾
Well-located cabins near the lake can book 70-90% of summer weekends at premium nightly rates, with shoulder seasons much quieter. Annual gross rents on a 3-bedroom cabin commonly land in the $35K-$60K range depending on proximity to the water, size, and amenities like hot tubs and game rooms.
How does Paris pricing compare to Garden City or Fish Haven? ▾
Paris and nearby St. Charles typically trade at a discount to lakefront Garden City and Fish Haven because they're a 15-20 minute drive from the beach. That gap is exactly why some investors target Paris — lower entry price, still close enough to market the property as Bear Lake lodging.
Is long-term rental a viable strategy here? ▾
It's possible but limited. The year-round population across the valley is small, and most local workers are tied to agriculture, the school district, or seasonal tourism jobs. Vacancy risk and tenant turnover make most investors favor nightly or weekly rentals over annual leases.
What should I check on a property before buying for investment? ▾
Confirm the septic and well are in good shape (most properties outside town are not on municipal services), verify winter road access and snow load on any outbuildings, and get a clear read on STR licensing for that specific parcel. Insurance costs and freeze-protection on plumbing also matter more here than in warmer Utah markets.