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Gated Community Homes for Sale in Brian Head, Utah
Brian Head sits at just under 10,000 feet, which makes it the highest-elevation town in Utah and one of the few markets in the state where gated communities are tied to ski-in/ski-out access rather than just privacy. Most of the gated pockets here cluster around Navajo Ridge, Bear Flat, and the upper neighborhoods feeding into Giant Steps and Navajo Mountain lifts. Buyers tend to fall into two camps: second-home owners from St. George and Las Vegas looking for a 3-hour weekend escape from triple-digit summers, and short-term rental investors who want the security and snow-removal benefits that come with HOA-managed gated roads at this altitude.
Winters drop 360+ inches of snow on average, so a gated community in Brian Head means more than a code at the entrance — it usually means plowed private roads, managed roof snow loads, and predictable access when SR-143 gets rough. Expect HOA dues to run higher than what you'd see in St. George or Cedar City because of the snow management piece. Price points typically range from the mid-$500Ks for a townhome inside a gated pocket up past $1.5M for a custom cabin on a larger lot with lift views. Nightly rental rules vary by community, so confirm STR eligibility before writing an offer. Browse the active gated listings below to see what's on the market right now.
May 2026 · Brian Head market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Brian Head right now.
Median sale
$490,000
6 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
55 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
94.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
60
active + pending
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Common questions
About gated community homes in Brian Head.
Which gated communities exist in Brian Head? ▾
The main gated areas include Navajo Ridge, Bear Flat Estates, and several smaller private-road subdivisions on the upper benches near Navajo Mountain lift. Inventory inside any one community is usually thin — often fewer than 10 active listings town-wide at a time — so buyers should be flexible on which gated pocket they end up in.
Are short-term rentals allowed in Brian Head's gated communities? ▾
Brian Head is one of the most STR-friendly towns in Utah, and most gated communities permit nightly rentals, but HOA-level rules can be stricter than town code. Always pull the CC&Rs before closing — a few private subdivisions cap rental frequency or require on-site property management.
What do HOA dues typically cover in a gated Brian Head property? ▾
Dues here usually fund private road plowing, trash, common-area snow removal, and sometimes water and sewer. Monthly fees commonly run $200–$500 depending on whether the community includes a clubhouse, hot tub, or shuttle service to the lifts.
Is ski-in/ski-out access common in the gated neighborhoods? ▾
True ski-in/ski-out is limited to a handful of properties near Navajo Lodge and the Giant Steps base. Most gated homes are ski-shuttle accessible or a short drive to a lift, which is still a meaningful upgrade over having to park in the public day lots.
How does elevation affect maintenance on these homes? ▾
At 9,800+ feet, freeze-thaw cycles, heavy snow loads, and UV exposure age roofs and exterior finishes faster than at valley elevations. Metal roofs, heat-taped gutters, and managed snow-shedding plans are standard on well-built gated properties — budget accordingly for inspections.
What's the drive time from St. George and Las Vegas? ▾
Brian Head is about 1 hour 20 minutes from St. George and roughly 3 hours from the Las Vegas Strip via I-15 and SR-143. That proximity to two hot desert markets is the main reason gated cabins here hold value as weekend properties even in slower real estate cycles.