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3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Homes for Sale in Portage, Utah
Portage sits at the top of Box Elder County, about ten miles south of the Idaho line and roughly 90 minutes north of Salt Lake City on I-15. It's a small farming town — population under 300 — surrounded by hay fields, cattle operations, and the foothills of the Wellsville and Malad ranges. The 3-bed, 2-bath layout is the workhorse of this market: enough room for a family without the property tax bite of a larger home, and usually sitting on a generous lot since land is cheap here compared to anywhere along the Wasatch Front. Most homes in this configuration are single-level ramblers built between the 1970s and early 2000s, though you'll occasionally see an older farmhouse that's been updated or a newer modular on acreage.
Buyers drawn to Portage are typically looking for space, quiet, and a commute that runs north to Tremonton, Malad, or the ATK/Northrop Grumman facilities near Promontory rather than south into the metro. Winters are cold with real snow, summers are dry and hot, and water rights matter — if a listing mentions shares in the Portage Irrigation Company, that's a real asset. Bear River School District serves the area, with elementary students attending school in town and older kids bused to Tremonton. Inventory is thin in any given month, so the 3/2 segment usually has just a handful of active listings at a time. Browse what's currently on the market below to see what's available.
June 2026 · Portage market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Portage right now.
Median sale
$465,000
2 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
283 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
94.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
5
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About 3 bed 2 bath homes in Portage.
What do 3 bed 2 bath homes in Portage typically cost? ▾
Pricing varies widely based on lot size and condition, but most 3/2 homes in Portage trade in the mid-$300s to low-$500s. Homes on an acre or more, or those with outbuildings and irrigation shares, push toward the upper end. Updated kitchens and newer roofs add a noticeable premium given how much of the local inventory is older.
How much land usually comes with a 3/2 in Portage? ▾
Lot sizes in town run from about a quarter-acre up to a full acre, and properties on the outskirts often sit on 2-5 acres or more. Buyers who want horses, chickens, or a shop should ask about zoning and whether the lot includes irrigation water — both vary parcel to parcel.
What's the commute like from Portage? ▾
Tremonton is about 20 minutes south on I-15 and has the nearest full-service grocery and big-box shopping. Brigham City is roughly 35 minutes, Logan about 45 via Sardine Canyon, and downtown Salt Lake runs 90 minutes to two hours depending on traffic and weather. Malad, Idaho is closer than most Utah towns at about 15 minutes north.
Are there many 3 bed 2 bath listings active at one time? ▾
Portage is a small market — often only one to three homes total are listed in any given month, and not all will be 3/2. Buyers serious about the area should set up alerts and be ready to move quickly when something matching their criteria hits the MLS.
What school district serves Portage? ▾
Bear River School District covers Portage. Elementary-age kids attend Bear River Valley schools locally, while middle and high school students go to Bear River Middle and Bear River High in Garland and Tremonton. Bus service runs daily.
Do homes here use well water or culinary water? ▾
It's a mix. Homes inside the town boundaries are typically on Portage's culinary water system, while properties on the outskirts often rely on private wells. Septic systems are common across the board since municipal sewer coverage is limited — always review the seller's disclosures and any well/septic inspection reports.