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New Listings in Cottonwood Heights, Utah
Cottonwood Heights sits right against the mouths of Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons on the east side of the Salt Lake Valley, which is the single biggest reason new listings here move quickly. Ski commuters bound for Solitude, Brighton, Alta, and Snowbird want to live within ten minutes of the canyon gates, and that demand keeps absorption tight through most of the year. The city's housing stock is a mix of mid-century ranches near Fort Union Boulevard, 1980s-1990s two-stories in the Bengal Boulevard and Danish Road pockets, and larger custom homes climbing the bench toward Wasatch Boulevard with direct views of Mount Olympus and Lone Peak.
Watching new listings as they hit the MLS is the practical way to compete in a market where the best homes often go under contract before the first weekend open house. Canyons School District serves the city, with Brighton High, Butler Middle, and a rotation of elementary schools that strongly influence resale value street by street. Buyer profiles here lean toward established professionals, medical staff commuting to Intermountain and the U, and outdoor-oriented families who want quick access to Bell Canyon and Big Cottonwood trailheads. New inventory tends to spike in late April through June, with a smaller secondary push in September. Browse the active listings below to see what came on the market most recently, and reach out if you want a same-day showing.
May 2026 · Cottonwood Heights market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Cottonwood Heights right now.
Median sale
$728,500
26 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
16 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.8%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
71
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About new listings in Cottonwood Heights.
How often does this new listings page update? ▾
The feed pulls directly from the WFRMLS and refreshes multiple times per day. When a Cottonwood Heights agent inputs a new listing, it generally appears here within a few hours of going active.
What price range should I expect for new listings in Cottonwood Heights? ▾
Most single-family homes hitting the market land between roughly $700K and $1.4M, with east-bench properties closer to Wasatch Boulevard often pushing past $2M. Townhomes and condos near Fort Union typically start in the mid-$400s.
How fast do new listings here go under contract? ▾
Well-priced homes in the Brighton High and Butler Middle boundaries often see offers within 7-14 days, sometimes faster in spring. Higher-end bench properties above $1.5M tend to sit longer, usually 30-60 days, because the buyer pool is smaller.
Can I get email alerts when new Cottonwood Heights listings hit? ▾
Yes. Save a search on our site with your price range, bed/bath count, and any must-haves like a three-car garage or walkout basement, and you'll get an email the moment matching listings go active. Most serious buyers in this market set alerts because inventory moves quickly.
Are most new listings resale homes or new construction? ▾
Cottonwood Heights is largely built out, so the vast majority of new listings are resale homes from the 1960s through the early 2000s. True new construction is rare and usually involves a teardown-rebuild on the east bench or a small infill project.
What should I look at beyond the listing photos? ▾
Check the roof age, furnace/AC age, and whether the home has been updated for current radon mitigation standards, which matters along the Wasatch bench. Also verify which elementary boundary the address falls under, since Canyons District lines split the city between several schools.