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Luxury Homes for Sale in Daniel, Utah
Daniel sits just south of Heber City in the Heber Valley, with the Wasatch Back rising to the west and Mount Timpanogos visible on clear mornings. The town is mostly large-lot acreage, working horse properties, and custom estates — there's no downtown grid here, which is exactly why luxury buyers pick it. Most high-end homes in Daniel sit on 1 to 5+ acres with water rights, horse setups, and unobstructed valley views that you simply can't get in Park City or Midway anymore. Pricing for luxury inventory generally runs from the high $1Ms into the $4M–$6M range for newer custom builds, with a handful of legacy estates trading higher. Jordanelle Reservoir, Deer Valley's new East Village gondola, and the Heber Valley Airport are all 10–20 minutes away, which is a big part of why Daniel has pulled second-home money out of Park City over the last few years.
Construction quality at this price point tends to mean ICF or 2x6 framing built for high-altitude winters (Daniel sits around 5,600 ft), in-floor radiant heat, oversized garages with RV bays, and finished outbuildings or barns. Buyers should expect well-and-septic on most acreage parcels rather than municipal hookups, and irrigation shares often convey separately from the deed. Property taxes stay reasonable compared to neighboring states thanks to Utah's primary-residence exemption, though second-home buyers pay the full rate. Browse the active luxury listings below to see what's currently on the market in Daniel.
May 2026 · Daniel market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Daniel right now.
Median sale
$2,100,000
1 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
7 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
11
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About luxury homes in Daniel.
What price point qualifies as a luxury home in Daniel? ▾
In Daniel, the luxury tier generally starts around $1.5M and runs through roughly $6M for new custom builds on acreage. Anything above that is typically a legacy estate with significant land, water rights, or a full equestrian facility. The median sale price for the broader Heber Valley sits well below that, so Daniel's luxury inventory skews larger and more rural than comparable Park City listings.
How does Daniel compare to Park City or Midway for luxury buyers? ▾
Daniel trades the ski-town walkability of Park City and the European-village feel of Midway for privacy, acreage, and lower price-per-square-foot. You'll pay meaningfully less per finished foot here than inside Park City limits, and lots are typically 5–20x larger. The tradeoff is that you're driving 15–25 minutes to lifts at Deer Valley or Sundance rather than walking out the door.
Do luxury properties in Daniel typically include water rights? ▾
Most acreage parcels in Daniel carry some form of irrigation share through the Daniel Irrigation Company or a similar entity, but the specifics vary lot by lot. Water rights are often conveyed separately from the real estate and need to be verified in the title work. Buyers planning pastures, horses, or large landscaping should make water-share confirmation a contingency.
Are short-term rentals allowed on luxury homes in Daniel? ▾
Daniel's zoning is generally restrictive on nightly rentals — most of the town is zoned residential or agricultural, not resort. This is different from parts of Heber, Midway, or Jordanelle where STRs are permitted in specific overlay zones. If rental income is part of your investment thesis, verify the specific parcel's zoning with Wasatch County before writing an offer.
What's the commute from Daniel to Salt Lake City or the airport? ▾
Daniel to SLC International is about 55 minutes via US-40 and I-80 in good weather, and 70–90 minutes in a winter storm over Parley's Summit. The Heber Valley Airport, two minutes from Daniel, handles private jet traffic and has been expanding to accommodate more second-home owners flying in directly.
What should I budget for utilities and maintenance on a Daniel estate? ▾
Plan on propane or natural gas heating (radiant floors are common), well pump electricity, and septic service every 2–3 years. Snow removal on long private driveways is a real line item — budget $2,000–$5,000 per winter depending on driveway length. Pasture irrigation and outbuilding heating add up quickly on horse properties, so ask sellers for 12 months of utility history.