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Luxury Homes for Sale in Cedar City, Utah
Cedar City's luxury market looks different from what you'll find two hours south in St. George or up in Park City. Here, luxury generally starts in the $700,000s and climbs into the $2 million-plus range for properties with acreage, mountain views, or custom builds in areas like Fiddlers Canyon, Cedar Highlands, and the foothill lots above town with views of the Markagunt Plateau. Buyers are often relocating for Southern Utah University, Intermountain Cedar City Hospital's medical staff, or retirees drawn to four real seasons without St. George's triple-digit summers. Cedar City sits at roughly 5,800 feet, so summer evenings stay comfortable and winter brings enough snow for skiing at Brian Head, 30 minutes up the canyon, without burying the valley floor.
Custom builders here work with rock, timber, and metal roofing suited to real winters, and larger lots are still attainable — half-acre to five-acre parcels aren't unusual at this price point, something buyers coming from the Wasatch Front notice immediately. Many higher-end properties back up to open space or agricultural ground, giving unobstructed views without a premium view lot fee. Expect finishes like quartz counters, heated garages, and walk-out basements built for the terrain, plus the occasional shop or barn on properties zoned for horses. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
July 2026 · Cedar City market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Cedar City right now.
Median sale
$405,000
55 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
51 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.2%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
401
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About luxury homes in Cedar City.
What price range counts as luxury in Cedar City? ▾
Most agents draw the line around $700K and up, with true high-end properties running $1M-$2M. Custom homes on acreage or with significant outbuildings, shops, or horse facilities can climb past $2.5M, though those listings are rare and tend to move through private channels or sit on the MLS for several months.
How does Cedar City luxury compare to St. George? ▾
You generally get more land, cooler summers, and a lower price per square foot in Cedar. St. George luxury skews toward golf-course communities and red-rock view lots; Cedar leans rural, equestrian, or foothill custom. Buyers who want four mild seasons rather than 110-degree Julys often pick Cedar.
Are there gated or golf-course luxury communities in Cedar City? ▾
Cedar Ridge Golf Course has homes along the fairways in the mid-to-upper price tier, but the area doesn't have the gated resort-style developments common in Washington County. Most high-end inventory is custom one-off builds in established foothill neighborhoods or on county acreage outside city limits.
What should I know about water rights on rural luxury properties? ▾
Properties outside city water service often rely on shares from Cedar City Corporation, irrigation companies, or private wells. Always verify share quantities and well permits with the Utah Division of Water Rights before closing — water is the single biggest variable on rural parcels in Iron County, and pricing can swing meaningfully based on what conveys.
Is Cedar City a realistic second-home market? ▾
Yes. Brian Head is 30 minutes up the canyon, Zion is roughly an hour south, and Cedar City Regional Airport has SkyWest flights to SLC. Many luxury owners split time between Cedar and California, Las Vegas, or Phoenix. Short-term rental rules are stricter inside city limits than in county areas, so check zoning if income is part of the plan.
How long do luxury listings typically sit on the market here? ▾
Average days on market for homes above $800K usually run 60-120 days, longer than the mid-market. The buyer pool is smaller and more selective, so well-priced properties with strong photos and clear acreage/water documentation tend to move faster than comparable homes priced on hope.