A proven off-grid home within a functioning self-reliant community, designed for family continuity, stewardship, and stability in uncertain times. Built by experienced homesteaders.
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, mu...
• 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 6x6 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, 2x10 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, hoop-house, and a geothermal kitchen greenhouse.
• Fully fenced orchards and systems designed for near-total family food self-sufficiency.
Barn and Livestock Infrastructure
• 12x32 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 us for details and to schedule a private tour:
Tom - 801-400-3630
Kathy - 801-400-3717
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Research Parcel InformationEither use our GPS coordinates (39.865000, -112.787305), or, Google "Utah OSR Land Co-op", click the map and hit "Directions". We're in the Southeast corner of town. The route through Eagle Mountain may be shorter for you, but the "Southern route" through Santaquin or Elberta is a better road. Be sure to make sure you have access to everything you need to change a flat tire, just in case.
Tom and Kathy are long-time homesteaders whose experience shows in every detail of their off-grid homestead. Years of hands-on living, building, and refining systems have shaped a 2-acre property that functions smoothly day to day, not just on paper. From food production to water, power, and layout, their approach has been practical, thoughtful, and proven through real use.