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New Construction Homes for Sale in Beaver, Utah
Beaver sits at 5,900 feet along I-15 about halfway between Salt Lake City and St. George, which makes it one of the quieter spots in the state for new construction. The town itself runs around 3,500 residents, and most new builds going up right now are on the edges of the original grid — south toward the Beaver River bottoms, west toward the golf course, and along the benches looking back at the Tushar Mountains. Buyers here are typically a mix: retirees wanting a smaller town with cooler summers than Washington County, remote workers leaving the Wasatch Front, and families with ties to ranching or the local school district. Median new-construction pricing tends to land in the $400Ks to high $500Ks for a standard single-family build on a quarter-acre lot, with custom homes on acreage running well past that.
Building in Beaver County means planning around real winter — snow load requirements are higher than in Iron or Washington counties, and most new homes are framed with that in mind. Lot sizes tend to be generous compared to Wasatch Front subdivisions, septic and well are common once you're outside city limits, and Rocky Mountain Power plus natural gas service most in-town parcels. Eagle Point Resort is 18 miles east for skiing, and the Tushars are right there for summer ATV and fishing access. If you're comparing spec homes versus build-to-suit on a vacant parcel, both options show up regularly on the local MLS. Browse the active new-construction listings below to see what's currently available in and around Beaver.
April 2026 · Beaver market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Beaver right now.
Median sale
$306,500
4 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
91 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
31
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About new construction homes in Beaver.
How much does new construction in Beaver typically cost? ▾
Spec homes from local builders generally run $380K to $580K depending on square footage, lot size, and finish level. Custom builds on acreage outside city limits can push past $700K once you factor in well, septic, and longer utility runs. Build costs per square foot here are usually a bit lower than St. George but higher than you'd expect because materials still have to be trucked in.
Are there active subdivisions in Beaver, or mostly scattered lots? ▾
It's mostly infill and small phased developments rather than large master-planned communities. You'll see new homes going up one or two at a time on platted lots inside town, plus some larger-lot builds west toward Manderfield and south toward Greenville. If you want a tract neighborhood feel with sidewalks and HOA amenities, options are limited.
Do new builds in Beaver need extra insulation or snow-load engineering? ▾
Yes. Beaver County sits at nearly 6,000 feet and gets real winters, so building code requires higher snow loads than southern Utah and stronger insulation packages than the Wasatch Front valley floor. Most reputable local builders spec R-49 or better in ceilings and design roofs for 40+ psf ground snow load.
Is well and septic standard, or can I get city utilities? ▾
Inside Beaver city limits you'll typically connect to municipal water, sewer, and natural gas. Outside the city — Manderfield, Greenville, Adamsville, or rural parcels — most new homes are built on a private well and septic system, which adds $25K-$40K to the build budget but eliminates monthly utility bills for water.
How long does a custom build take in Beaver County? ▾
Plan on 9 to 14 months from breaking ground to certificate of occupancy, assuming permits are in hand. The county building department is reasonable to work with, but trade availability is the bigger variable — framers, electricians, and excavators often split time between Beaver, Cedar City, and Richfield jobs.
What should I check on a new-construction lot before buying? ▾
Verify water rights or culinary water connection availability first — this is the single biggest issue on rural Beaver County parcels. Also confirm soil percolation for septic, check FEMA flood maps if you're near the Beaver River, and ask about access easements on any parcel that doesn't front a paved county road.