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Vacation Rental Properties for Sale in Deer Valley, Utah
Deer Valley is one of the few US ski resorts where nightly rentals are not just permitted but built into the development DNA. Most of the resort — Snow Park at the base, Silver Lake mid-mountain, Empire Pass at the top, and Deer Crest on the Jordanelle side — sits in zoning that allows short-term rentals, and many of the larger properties operate through professional management arms like Stein Eriksen Residences, the St. Regis, Montage, and Deer Valley Resort Lodging. That makes the area genuinely workable as an income property, not just a second home you occasionally list. Winter is the heavy lifter: Deer Valley averages about 300 inches of snow, the season runs roughly mid-December through mid-April, and peak weeks (Christmas, MLK, Presidents Day, Sundance, spring break) routinely fill at $2,000–$6,000+ per night for ski-in/ski-out units.
Buyers should pay close attention to three variables: ski access, HOA rental rules, and the management split. A shuttle-access condo in lower Deer Valley behaves very differently on the P&L than a true ski-in/ski-out unit in Empire Pass or Silver Lake, and the new East Village expansion off SR-248 has reshaped what "ski-in/ski-out" means on the Jordanelle side. Salt Lake International is roughly 40 minutes away, which keeps the guest pool national rather than regional. Browse the active rental-zoned listings below to see what's currently on the market, and reach out when you want help running real income numbers on a specific address.
April 2026 · Deer Valley market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Deer Valley right now.
Median sale
$5,000,000
1 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
6 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
1
active + pending
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Common questions
About vacation rental properties in Deer Valley.
Can I legally run a short-term rental in Deer Valley? ▾
Yes, but only in zones that allow nightly rentals. Most of the Deer Valley resort core — including Silver Lake, Empire Pass, Deer Crest, and the lower mountain near Snow Park — is zoned for nightly rentals through Park City Municipal or Wasatch County. HOA rules can layer additional restrictions, so always verify both the zoning and the CC&Rs before writing an offer.
What kind of rental income should I expect? ▾
Gross rental revenue varies widely by location, ski-in/ski-out access, and bedroom count. A well-managed 3-bedroom condo in Silver Lake or Empire Pass often grosses $150K–$300K+ annually, while larger ski-in/ski-out homes can clear $500K or more. Management fees through St. Regis, Stein Eriksen, or Deer Valley Resort Lodging typically run 35–50% of gross.
Are ski-in/ski-out properties worth the premium? ▾
For rental performance, yes — ski-in/ski-out is the single biggest driver of nightly rate and occupancy at Deer Valley. Properties in Empire Pass, Silver Lake, and along the lower Deer Valley runs command 30–60% higher nightly rates than shuttle-access condos, and they book first during peak weeks like Christmas, Presidents Day, and Sundance.
How does the Deer Valley expansion affect rental properties? ▾
The East Village expansion roughly doubles Deer Valley's skiable terrain and adds a new base area near Jordanelle. Properties in Mayflower, Deer Valley East Village, and the Jordanelle corridor are seeing strong appreciation and rental demand as the new lifts come online. Older Snow Park and Silver Lake inventory still benefits from established booking channels and brand recognition.
What price range should I plan for? ▾
Entry-level rental-zoned condos in lower Deer Valley start around $1.2M–$1.8M for a 2-bedroom. Silver Lake and Empire Pass condos run $2.5M–$6M, and standalone ski-in/ski-out homes in Deer Crest or Empire Pass routinely trade between $8M and $25M+. The Mayflower/East Village area offers some newer construction at slightly lower price points per square foot.
Is summer rental income meaningful or is it a winter-only market? ▾
Winter still drives 60–70% of revenue, but summer has grown significantly with the Deer Valley Music Festival, mountain biking on the lift-served trails, and Park City's Main Street within five minutes. July and August now book at strong nightly rates, and shoulder seasons (April–May and October–November) remain the slow months for owner use.