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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Upalco, Utah
Upalco is a small unincorporated community in Duchesne County, tucked into the Uintah Basin between Roosevelt and Duchesne along the benches south of the Uinta Mountains. This is working-land country — flat to gently rolling pasture, irrigation ditches running off the Lake Fork and Yellowstone drainages, and big sky views north to the high Uintas. Acreage properties here typically come with the things rural buyers actually need: water shares (often through Moon Lake Water Users or Dry Gulch Irrigation), fenced pasture, outbuildings, and zoning that allows horses, cattle, and other livestock without a fight. It's a different world from the Wasatch Front — quieter, more affordable per acre, and oriented around ranching, hay production, and oilfield work rather than commuter life.
Buyers looking at land in Upalco are usually after one of three things: a horse setup, a small hobby farm, or simply enough elbow room to keep neighbors out of sight. Winters are cold and dry with Basin inversions, summers are warm with cool nights, and the growing season runs roughly mid-May through mid-September. Roosevelt is about 10 minutes away for groceries, schools, and the Uintah Basin Medical Center, and Salt Lake is around 2.5 hours via US-40. Property taxes stay low compared to Summit or Wasatch counties, and ag-use exemptions can drop them further on qualifying parcels. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently available on land in the Upalco area.
April 2026 · Upalco market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Upalco right now.
Median sale
$20,000
1 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
85 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
66.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
1
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in Upalco.
How much land typically comes with an acreage property in Upalco? ▾
Most acreage listings in Upalco run from 1 to 10 acres, with larger 20+ acre parcels showing up periodically when ranching families sell. The Uintah Basin's flat-to-rolling terrain makes most of that land usable for pasture, hay, or outbuildings rather than just slope.
Does Upalco land usually come with water rights? ▾
Many parcels carry shares in the Moon Lake Water Users Association or Dry Gulch Irrigation, which is essential for keeping pasture green through the dry Basin summers. Always verify share counts and delivery schedules with the listing agent before writing an offer — water rights here can be worth more than the dirt itself.
Can I keep horses, cattle, or other livestock on Upalco acreage? ▾
Yes. Duchesne County zoning across the Upalco area is agricultural and rural-residential, so horses, cattle, sheep, chickens, and similar livestock are standard. Many properties already have loafing sheds, corrals, or hay barns in place from prior owners.
How far is Upalco from services and larger towns? ▾
Upalco sits about 10 minutes from Roosevelt and Duchesne for groceries, fuel, and schools, and roughly 2.5 hours from Salt Lake City via US-40. Vernal, with the regional hospital and airport, is about 40 minutes east.
What's the price range for acreage homes in Upalco? ▾
Pricing varies widely with acreage size, water rights, and home condition. Smaller homes on 1-3 acres often list in the mid $300s to low $500s, while larger horse properties or working setups with significant water can run $600K and up. Check the live listings below for current numbers.
Is the growing season long enough for a hobby farm here? ▾
Upalco sits around 5,500 feet elevation with a frost-free window of roughly 90-110 days, so cool-season crops, hay, and pasture do well, but heat-loving crops need season extenders. Most owners focus on alfalfa, grass hay, and livestock rather than row crops.