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New Listings in Brian Head, Utah
Brian Head sits above 9,600 feet, which makes it Utah's highest town and one of the smallest MLS inventories in the state — a handful of new listings can shift the market noticeably in a given month. Most activity here revolves around cabins and condos built for ski-in access to Brian Head Resort or summer use tied to the Dixie National Forest trail system that surrounds the town. New listings tend to be A-frames and log cabins from the 1970s-90s, newer construction in Old Town and Redman Ridge, or condo units in complexes like Cedar Breaks Lodge and Right's Ridge. Because so much of the housing stock here is second-home and short-term-rental focused, pricing and turnover follow the resort season more than typical Wasatch Front cycles.
New construction is limited by lot availability and the town's watershed and steep-slope building constraints, so a fresh listing of a buildable lot or a recently finished cabin draws attention fast among buyers who've been watching Brian Head for a while. Snow load design, defensible space from wildfire, and HOA rules on nightly rentals are all things worth checking the moment a new listing hits, since terms vary a lot between neighborhoods here. Winters bring 300+ inches of snow and summer highs rarely top 80, so the appeal is different from southern Utah's desert markets — this is mountain living and rental income, not year-round primary residence for most owners. Browse the active new listings below to see what's currently available.
July 2026 · Brian Head market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Brian Head right now.
Median sale
$278,000
3 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
35 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
94.4%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
67
active + pending
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Common questions
About new listings in Brian Head.
How often do new listings hit the market in Brian Head? ▾
Brian Head is a small resort town with roughly 100-150 active listings at any given time, so new inventory trickles in rather than floods. Expect a handful of new listings per week during peak spring and early summer, with a secondary bump in fall as owners decide whether to hold through another ski season. Sign up for alerts if you want them the day they hit the MLS — cabins under $400K and ski-in/ski-out units move fast.
What types of properties show up as new listings here? ▾
The mix is heavy on condos at Cedar Breaks Lodge, Grand Lodge, and Steam Engine, plus A-frame cabins and mountain homes in Bear Flat, Aspen Meadows, and the Navajo Ridge area. Lot sales are common too — Brian Head still has buildable parcels in the $40K-$120K range. True single-family homes over 2,500 sq ft are the rarest segment and usually the priciest.
Why do new listings in Brian Head move faster in some seasons? ▾
Buyers tour heaviest in July-September when Highway 143 is fully open and the drive from Las Vegas or St. George is easy. Winter showings happen but require snow tires and flexibility — sellers who list in October-November often sit until spring unless priced sharply. New summer listings tend to get multiple looks within the first two weeks.
Are most new listings primary residences or second homes? ▾
The vast majority are second homes or short-term rental investments. Brian Head sits at 9,800 feet, has under 100 full-time residents, and the closest grocery store is 30 minutes down the canyon in Parowan. New listings are almost always marketed to weekend owners from Las Vegas (3 hours), St. George (1.5 hours), and the Wasatch Front (3.5 hours).
Can I use a new listing as a short-term rental? ▾
Yes — Brian Head is one of the most STR-friendly towns in Utah, and many new listings are sold with existing rental history and bookings on the books. The town requires a business license and transient room tax registration, but there is no cap on nightly rentals like you see in Park City or Moab. Ask the listing agent for trailing 12-month revenue before writing an offer.
What should I check on a Brian Head listing that buyers from lower elevations miss? ▾
Snow load ratings on the roof, heat-tape on pipes, and whether the HOA plows to the door or just to the road. Also confirm the water and sewer connection — some outlying cabins are on cisterns and septic. At 9,800 feet, deferred maintenance shows up fast, so a thorough inspection by someone who works the mountain regularly is worth the trip.