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Condos for Sale in Alta, Utah
Alta sits at 8,500+ feet at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon, and condos make up the overwhelming majority of what trades hands here. The town itself is roughly 30 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City when the canyon road is clear, but Alta's identity is built around the ski area — 500+ inches of annual snowfall, a skier-only mountain, and a season that runs from mid-November into April or even May in big years. Most condo inventory clusters in a handful of buildings near the base: Hellgate, Blackjack, Snowpine, Rustler, the Lodge at Snowbird-adjacent Hidden Peak side, and a few smaller mid-mountain projects. Prices typically run from the mid-$400Ks for a studio or small one-bedroom up past $2M for larger ski-in/ski-out units with full kitchens and multiple bedrooms.
Buyers here split into two camps: people who want a true ski residence they'll use 20-60 nights a season, and investors running nightly rentals when they're not in town. Alta and Snowbird both allow short-term rentals in most condo projects, which is unusual in Utah and a real reason the numbers pencil out. HOA dues tend to be high because buildings handle snow load, heat, water, and often front-desk or shuttle services. Road closures from avalanche control (interlodge) are part of life — something to factor in if you fly in for weekends. Browse the active condo listings below to see what's currently on the market in Alta.
April 2026 · Alta market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Alta right now.
Median sale
$1,675,000
1 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
3 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
1
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About condos for sale in Alta.
How many condo units actually exist in Alta? ▾
Alta's condo inventory is small — well under 500 total units spread across a handful of buildings like Hellgate, Blackjack, Snowpine, and the Lodge at Snowbird-adjacent properties. Turnover is low, so active MLS listings often number in the single digits at any given moment. Check the listings below for what's currently available.
Can I live in an Alta condo year-round? ▾
Some owners do, but it takes commitment. Little Cottonwood Canyon gets over 500 inches of snow annually, the road closes for avalanche control, and grocery runs mean driving down to Sandy or Cottonwood Heights. Most owners use their condos as ski-season residences or short-term rentals during winter.
Are Alta condos allowed as nightly rentals? ▾
It depends on the building. Some properties like Snowpine Lodge and Goldminer's Daughter operate as hotel-condo hybrids with active rental programs, while smaller residential buildings restrict short-term use. Always confirm the HOA rules and Town of Alta licensing requirements before assuming rental income.
What do HOA fees typically look like? ▾
Expect HOA dues considerably higher than valley condos — often $800 to $2,500+ per month — because they cover heavy snow removal, shared heating systems, roof loads, and in some buildings full hotel-style amenities. Ask for two years of HOA financials and reserve study before writing an offer.
How does the price per square foot compare to Park City? ▾
Alta ski-in/ski-out condos frequently trade at $1,500 to $2,500+ per square foot, which is on par with or above comparable Deer Valley product. The premium reflects the limited supply, the snow record, and the fact that no new condo construction is happening inside town limits.
What's the difference between an Alta condo and a Snowbird condo? ▾
They sit roughly a mile apart in the same canyon but are separate resorts with separate town governance. Alta is skier-only and quieter; Snowbird allows snowboarders and has the Cliff Lodge and tram-base buildings. Buyers often cross-shop both — the listings below are Alta-specific.