For sale MLS# 2140181 · 238 days on the market
$248,000
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389 N Old Summit Rd, Monticello, UT 84535
About this home
Water is increasingly valuable in Utah, and having both a private well and water rights makes this property a particularly rare opportunity. Welcome to 42 acres in the sought-after Sunrise Country community near Monticello, Utah, where expansive skies, mountain views, and true off-grid living come together. One of the most significant features of this property is its 4.73 acre-feet of water rights through the State of Utah, along with a 300-foot drilled well providing a private water source. A solar-powered pump and approximately 400 feet of water line have already been installed to a 1,700-gallon cistern, 1,500-gallon septic system and drain field, Health Department approved for a 3 bed / 2 bath home, giving you an exceptional head start on creating a self-sufficient homestead. This exceptional property offers panoramic vistas of the Abajo Mountains (Blue Mountains) and the majestic La Sal Mountains, and on clear days, you can even see Colorado's Ute Mountains stretching across the horizon. At 7,500 feet elevation, enjoy cooler summer temperatures, crisp mountain air, and some of the darkest skies in the region - perfect for amazing stargazing. Wildlife and year-round recreation surround you, while still being conveniently located just 30 minutes from Monticello and 45 minutes from Moab. Gravel driveway with 20' gate entrance, Catch pond, Fire pit & barbecue area, 10x20 lofted bunkhouse/cabin that's partially finished and outhouse. Whether you envision building a beautiful custom home, creating a private mountain retreat, establishing an off-grid homestead, or simply owning a large piece of Utah's high desert, this property offers something increasingly difficult to find: space, privacy, infrastructure, and water already in place.. Escape the city. Embrace privacy, panoramic beauty, and endless possibility.
Written by the listing agent.
Location
The market in Monticello today
$248,000 is 84% above the median asking price in Monticello.
36% of the listings for sale have lowered their price at least once.
From the listings for sale, as of October 26, 2026. Asking prices only: Utah does not make sold prices public.
Living in Monticello
Monticello is the county seat of San Juan County, located at the base of the Abajo Mountains on the Colorado Plateau. The area was settled in July 1887, became the county seat in 1895, and was incorporated as a city in 1910.
- 1,824 residents (2020)
- 12 named trails
- 1 named park
Monthly payment
- Principal & interest
- $1,374
- Property tax
- $40
- Home insurance
- $110
- HOA
- $8
10% down ($24,800), 30-year fixed at 6.25%. Tax from the MLS record; insurance is an estimate. Not a loan offer.
Details
- Lot
- 41.49 acres
- HOA
- $8/mo
- Subdivision
- SUNRISE COUNTRY
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- County
- San Juan
- Faces
- South
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- Zoning
- Agricultural
- Terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Bunkhouse
- Fenced: Part
- View: Mountain
- Terrain: Flat
- Excl. Mineral Rights
- Excl. Oil/Gas Rights
- Horse Property
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Schools
Assigned schools as reported to the MLS by the listing agent. Boundaries change; confirm enrollment with the district. · San Juan
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Listing courtesy of Compass Realty and Property Management LLC / April Booth. Based on information from UtahRealEstate.com as of 10/22/2026 4:06 PM. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or the MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy.