A proven homesteader home within a functioning self-reliant community, designed for family continuity, stewardship, and stability in uncertain times.
Community
• Established 5-year off-grid agricultural cooperative in Utah’s West Desert at Riverbed Ranch (OSRcommunity.com).
• 1,245 acres with water shares and long-term governance in place.
• 250 homestead locations (minimum 2 acres); 135 are spoken for.
• 40+ full-time families and approximately 130 residents who are working towards living a self-reliant, food-producing lifestyle year-round.
• This is a functioning community, not a concept or future plan.
Home
• Three-year-old 3,200 square foot Craftsman-style residence on 2 acres, with optional adjacent 2.8-acre lot available.
• 1,200 sq. ft. main level with two bedrooms, full bathroom, office, living room with wood stove, gourmet kitchen, pantry, dining area, mudroom, and attached greenhouse.
• 1,200 sq ft finished basement with a 5’x40’ cold storage room, one bedroom, one full bath, plumbed kitchen, living area, and flexible space that could be converted to another bedroom and rec room.
• 800 sq. ft. upper level with full bath, currently open and convertible up to an additional 4 bedrooms or multi-use space, with 80’ of concealed storage.
Grounds and Outdoor Living
• South-facing patio and fire pit designed for family gatherings.
• New sod lawn, six self-watering metal garden beds, eleven 22” high grow boxes and two 6×6 raised grow boxes.
• Rear acreage ready for pasture, animals, or expanded food production.
Water and Waste Systems
• Solar-powered well producing approximately 4,800 gallons per day from a reliable aquifer, with hand-pump backup.
• Two 2,500-gallon on-site storage tanks.
• Two acre-feet of water shares included.
• Oversized septic system and RV dump.
Power and Heating
• 12kW solar array with 32 panels, 24 batteries, and top-of-the-line dual inverters, supported by a backup generator.
• Propane furnace in the basement, 2 mini splits on the main floor, 2 zoned mini splits on the upper level, 2×10 construction, and high-efficiency RockWool insulation (R-38 walls and roof).
• Designed for year-round off-grid comfort and resilience.
Food Production and Self-Reliance
• Approximately 50 fruit trees, three to five years established.
• Geothermal green house in the snow, hoophouse, and a geothermal kitchen greenhouse.
• Fully fenced orchards and systems designed for near-total family food self-sufficiency.
Barn and Livestock Infrastructure
• 12×32 foot barn with lean-tos for equipment and storage. • Six access doors opening to animal pens.
• Currently supporting milk goats, sheep, turkeys, and chickens.
• Property fenced on three sides.
• Adjacent lot prepared for clearing and planting, with three acre-feet of water available.
Lifestyle Use
• Suitable for full-time residence, part-time retreat, or emergency relocation.
• Option to maintain animals and gardens through community caretakers if used seasonally.
• Turn-key systems in place, with room for personalization and expansion.
Tours:
Contact the owners for details and to schedule a private tour:
Tom – 801-400-3630 or Kathy – 801-400-3717
OR, schedule a tour of our off-grid community here.