Interest in off-grid living has surged in recent years as a growing number of people turn their focus to a more self-sustaining way of life—with some going as far as to create entire compounds where they can safely survive all manner of doomsday-style disasters, from nuclear attacks to natural events.
As a result, the housing market is currently replete with residences that come readily equipped with prepper-friendly amenities, from secret safe rooms and solar panels to underground bunkers and back-up generators.
These residences are not restricted to one particular area, with prepper-style compounds currently available from Montana to Arkansas; however, they all have several features in common: They combine security and sustainability with naturally beautiful settings.
For those eager to try a taste of the off-grid lifestyle, these abodes offer a unique opportunity to test that way of life, without sacrificing creature comforts from the modern world.
1. 916 Cohage Rd, Sandpoint, ID
Price: $879,000
Mountain retreat: This ultraprivate, 31.69-acre “secure sanctuary” with development potential to construct a family compound is bordered by Idaho state land.
Custom-built for the prep-minded buyer, this remote property recently received a $21,000 price chop. A one-bedroom primary residence with a loft overlooking the kitchen and family room has a secure basement with concrete floors and walls that could be transformed into a safe room or bunker.
Also included are grid power, a 1,000-gallon propane tank, an insulated cabin, a lean-to and corral in place for livestock, as well as plenty of acreage to build a greenhouse, orchards, and gardens.
For investors, there is an opportunity to subdivide the acreage (with grid power already installed) for additional income.
2. 1200 Camino Hermosa, Corrales, NM
Price: $2,250,000
Secure fortress: When safely on the 1-acre property, “all windows and doors can be secured by steel shutters in 15 seconds with the push of a button,” according to the listing.
Built in 2010, the private three-bedroom residence is surrounded by security cameras, multiple security gates, and a 3-foot thick wall, providing extra protection. The property also has a private well, a 40-panel owned solar system with batteries, and a generator for uninterrupted power supply.
A detached, six-car garage with a workshop can accommodate RV parking.
3. 22010 Steffi Dr, Aguilar, CO
Price: $750,000
Pyramid-style home: This uniquely designed 2,412-square-foot residence sits on 35.12 acres of privacy that include a Cleary barn, a greenhouse, two 8,000-watt power centers, solar panels, backup batteries, and a hidden underground bunker.
Built in 1999, the self-sufficient, two-bedroom dwelling has an additional bonus room that could be used for extra food storage. Offered fully furnished, the four-story structure has double-insulated exterior walls, “fire mitigation measures in place,” and a hydronic baseboard for even heat, along with “provisions for solar expansion and emergency generator integration.”
A concrete-encased underground bunker accessed through a bookcase has ventilation, lighting, dual mini fridges, storage racks, and an emergency escape hatch. It is also stocked with a long-term food supply and medical kits.
4. 170 McNaley Rd, Columbus, MT
Price: $490,000
Prepper homestead: This affordably priced, 6.97-acre property with an abundant water supply has a greenhouse, garden area, multiple sheds, ponds, a private well, and a chicken coop.
Overlooking the Crazy Mountains, the spacious lot also boasts a three-bedroom primary ranch with a two-car heated garage. There is also an insulated shop/garage that could be used for additional storage space for an RV.
A rustic cabin with a covered porch and wood-burning stove overlooks the pond.
5. 2504 County Road Madison # 4795, Pettigrew, AR
Price: $2,500,000
Fully stocked and off-grid: This 40-acre property bordering the Ozark National Forest features a “completely off grid home” with heated and cooled safe rooms in the basement bunker.
The six-bedroom residence was custom-built in 2011 by the one original owner. Sale of the 5,056-square-foot abode includes two 250-gallon fuel tanks, two 1,000-gallon underground propane tanks, a propane generator, a 16-foot flatbed trailer, and a load trail dump trailer, among many other outdoor toys to enjoy on the nearby hiking and biking trails.
It is also located near Kings River Falls Natural Area and Hawksbill Crag/Whitaker Point Trail.
Realtor.com
BY KELLIE SPEED
JUNE 27, 2025
