For sale MLS# 2177045 · 112 days on the market
$929,000
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495 W Buttercup Ln, Garden City, UT 84028
About this home
Welcome to Buttercup Lane, a peaceful mountain retreat perched above Bear Lake, where breathtaking panoramic views, exceptional gathering spaces, and endless recreation come together in one remarkable property. Tucked away at the end of a quiet road with no HOA, this beautifully maintained log home captures sweeping views of Bear Lake, Garden City, and the picturesque farmland below, complete with a seasonal creek meandering along the property's lower boundary. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, second home, executive retreat, or high-performing vacation rental, this property offers incredible versatility. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, the home comfortably accommodates up to 16 guests, including a luxurious California King primary suite and a spacious bunk room. Inside, vaulted ceilings, a dramatic floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and expansive windows create a warm, inviting great room while showcasing spectacular lake views. A beautiful combination of log walls and finished drywall provides the perfect balance of rustic mountain charm and modern comfort. The spacious kitchen opens seamlessly to the dining area, featuring a charming shiplap accent wall, generous seating, and an oversized island with bar seating-ideal for entertaining family and friends. Just outside, the expansive covered deck offers front-row seats to unforgettable sunrises, sunsets, and panoramic lake views. Designed for year-round enjoyment, the home includes multiple living spaces, including a large theater/family room, game room, and a cozy wood-burning stove for relaxing after a day on the ski slopes or nearby snowmobile trails. An oversized two-car garage, two large laundry rooms, and a separate flex/utility garage with drive-in access for side-by-sides, ATVs, or snowmobiles provide exceptional convenience and abundant storage for every adventure. Located just minutes from Bear Lake's beaches, boating, skiing, hiking, a local Playhouse and year-round recreation, Buttercup Lane offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and investment potential in one of Northern Utah's premier vacation destinations. All offers will be considered.
Written by the listing agent.
Location
The market in Garden City today
$929,000 is 43% above the median asking price in Garden City.
At $226 per sqft it asks 24% less than the median in the city.
45% 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 Garden City
Garden City is a town in northwestern Rich County on the shores of Bear Lake, a natural freshwater lake nicknamed the "Caribbean of the Rockies" for its turquoise-blue color. First settled in 1877, the town merged with neighboring Pickelville in 1979.
- 602 residents (2020)
- 1 named trail
- 2 named parks
Monthly payment
- Principal & interest
- $5,148
- Property tax
- $261
- Home insurance
- $110
10% down ($92,900), 30-year fixed at 6.25%. Tax from the MLS record; insurance is an estimate. Not a loan offer.
Details
- Style
- Rambler/Ranch
- Garage
- 2 cars
- Basement
- Walk-Out Access
- Lot
- 0.51 acres
- Subdivision
- BUTTERCUP ESTATES
- Stories
- 2
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- Rooms
- 15
- Basement finished
- 100%
- Parking
- Parking: Uncovered, Attached, Extra Width, Opener, Extra Length, Workshop
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas: Central, Hot Water, Propane, Wood
- Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Ventilation, Passive Solar
- Flooring
- Carpet, Slate
- Roof
- Metal
- Construction
- Log, Stone
- Water
- Culinary
- County
- Rich
- Faces
- South
- Zoning
- Single-Family, Short Term
- Terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Bath: Primary
- Great Room
- Kitchen: Updated
- Basement Entrance
- Deck; Covered
- Double Pane Windows
- Lighting
- Patio: Covered
- Porch: Open
- Sliding Glass Doors
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Interior
- Bath: Primary
- Great Room
- Kitchen: Updated
Exterior
- Basement Entrance
- Deck; Covered
- Double Pane Windows
- Lighting
- Patio: Covered
- Porch: Open
- Sliding Glass Doors
- Walkout
Lot features
- Road: Paved
- Terrain: Grad Slope
- View: Lake
- View: Mountain
- View: Valley
- View: Water
View
- Lake
- Mountain(s)
- Valley
Utilities
- Natural Gas Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Water Connected
Schools
Assigned schools as reported to the MLS by the listing agent. Boundaries change; confirm enrollment with the district. · Rich
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Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Peaks / Joni Kartchner. Based on information from UtahRealEstate.com as of 9/4/2026 12:45 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.