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Luxury Homes for Sale in Cedar City, Utah
Luxury in Cedar City looks different than luxury in Park City or Holladay, and that's part of the appeal. At the upper end of the market here — generally homes priced from about $850K into the $2M+ range — buyers get acreage, red rock and cedar mountain views, and build quality that would cost two or three times as much closer to Salt Lake. Established pockets like Cross Hollow Hills, Fiddlers Canyon, and the foothills off Cedar Knolls Drive hold most of the high-end inventory, with newer estate-style construction going up west of town and along the bench north toward Enoch. Lot sizes tend to be generous, and horse property at this price point is realistic rather than aspirational.
The buyer pool is a mix: SUU faculty and medical professionals tied to Cedar City Hospital, retirees relocating from California and the Wasatch Front who want four mild seasons without St. George heat, and second-home owners using Cedar as a base for Brian Head skiing (30 minutes up SR-143), Cedar Breaks, and Zion. Elevation sits around 5,800 feet, so summers stay roughly 10-15 degrees cooler than St. George while winters are milder than Park City. The Cedar City Regional Airport runs daily flights to SLC, and I-15 puts you 2.5 hours from the Las Vegas airport for longer trips. Inventory at this price tier moves slower than the entry-level market, which means more room to negotiate and time to do proper due diligence. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently available.
May 2026 · Cedar City market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Cedar City right now.
Median sale
$510,000
45 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
38 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
370
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.