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Townhomes for Sale in Cottonwood Heights, Utah
Cottonwood Heights sits right where the Salt Lake Valley meets Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, which is exactly why townhomes here move fast. You get Brighton and Solitude twenty-five minutes up the canyon, Old Mill and Butler Hollow trailheads a short drive away, and a straight shot down Highland Drive or I-215 to downtown Salt Lake in under twenty minutes. Townhome developments cluster mainly along Fort Union Boulevard, near Cottonwood Mall's old footprint (now The Union), and up toward the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon in communities like Copperview and the newer builds near Wasatch Boulevard. Most units run two to four bedrooms, built anywhere from the 1990s through recent construction, with HOA dues typically covering exterior maintenance, snow removal, and sometimes a shared clubhouse or pool.
Townhomes appeal to a specific buyer here: people who want Canyons access and Canyon Rim or Brighton School District boundaries without the upkeep of a quarter-acre lot buried in lake-effect snow every winter. Skiers and boarders especially like the reduced driveway-shoveling load during big Cottonwood Canyon storm cycles. Prices generally land below detached single-family homes in the same zip codes, which matters in a city where the median home price has pushed well past $700,000. Inventory stays tight — Cottonwood Heights is a small, built-out city with limited new land for development, so townhome listings often see multiple offers when they're priced right. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
August 2026 · Cottonwood Heights market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Cottonwood Heights right now.
Median sale
$813,500
13 closed in August 2026
Median DOM
39 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.2%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
84
active + pending
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Common questions
About townhomes for sale in Cottonwood Heights.
What's the typical price range for townhomes in Cottonwood Heights? ▾
Most active townhome listings fall between the upper $400s and the low $800s. Older two-bedroom units near Fort Union tend to anchor the low end, while newer three-bed, three-bath builds with attached two-car garages and canyon views push into the $700s and $800s. Anything with a rooftop deck or direct canyon-view orientation carries a premium.
What do HOA fees usually cover here? ▾
Cottonwood Heights townhome HOAs commonly run $225-$400 per month and cover exterior building maintenance, roof reserves, snow removal, landscaping, and trash. Some older communities also include water and sewer. Snow removal is a real line item this close to the canyons — east-bench storms drop significantly more snow than the west side of the valley.
Which school district serves Cottonwood Heights townhomes? ▾
The entire city is in Canyons School District. Depending on the specific address, kids feed into Butler, Oakdale, or Bella Vista elementaries, then Butler or Albion Middle, and Brighton or Skyline High. Brighton High in particular is a strong resale driver.
How close are townhomes here to the ski resorts? ▾
That's the main selling point. Most Cottonwood Heights townhomes are 5-10 minutes from the mouth of Big or Little Cottonwood Canyon, putting Solitude and Brighton roughly 30 minutes away and Alta/Snowbird about 25-35 minutes. The ski bus stops along Fort Union and Wasatch Boulevard during winter, which lets owners skip canyon parking entirely.
Are townhomes here a good option for lock-and-leave second-home buyers? ▾
Yes — it's one of the more common buyer profiles in this market, especially for out-of-state ski-season owners. The HOA-maintained exterior and snow removal mean the property is essentially turnkey when you arrive. Just confirm rental restrictions before purchase; many associations cap short-term rentals or require minimum lease terms.
How fast do townhome listings move in Cottonwood Heights? ▾
Well-priced units in good condition typically go under contract within 1-3 weeks during spring and early-fall peak seasons. Pace slows in mid-summer and during the holidays. Inventory is generally tight because the city is built out and new attached construction is limited to infill projects.