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Townhomes for Sale in Cottonwood Heights, Utah
Cottonwood Heights sits at the mouth of Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons on the southeast edge of the Salt Lake Valley, which makes its townhome market one of the most competitive in the state. Buyers here are usually trading yard maintenance for ski access — Solitude, Brighton, Alta, and Snowbird are all 20-40 minutes up the canyon — plus quick I-215 access to downtown Salt Lake (about 20 minutes) and the tech corridor in Sandy and Draper. Most townhome inventory clusters near Fort Union Boulevard, around the Old Mill area, and along Highland Drive, with newer attached product showing up closer to 6200 South. Expect HOAs in the $200-$400 range covering exterior maintenance, snow removal (which matters here — east-bench microclimates pile up real snow), and sometimes water.
Pricing typically runs from the upper $400s for older two-bedroom units to the $800s and above for newer three-story builds with two-car garages and canyon views. Canyons School District serves the area (Butler, Brighton, Skyline boundaries depending on location), which holds value well on resale. The buyer pool skews toward professionals at nearby employers like Goldman Sachs in Cottonwood, medical staff at Alta View and Intermountain campuses, ski-season residents, and downsizers from larger Holladay and Sandy homes who want to stay east-bench without the half-acre lot. Inventory moves quickly in spring and again in early fall before ski season. Browse the active townhome listings below to see what's currently on the market in Cottonwood Heights.
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
69
active + pending
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Active listings
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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.