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Farmington, Utah

Gated Community Homes for Sale in Farmington, Utah

Gated communities in Farmington tend to sit on the east bench, climbing into the Eaglewood foothills where the lots get bigger, the views open up toward the Great Salt Lake, and the streets are private. This is one of the quieter corners of Davis County — close enough to commute into Salt Lake on I-15 or FrontRunner in under 25 minutes, but tucked against the Wasatch with quick access to Farmington Canyon, the Bonneville Shoreline Trail, and Eaglewood Golf Course. Buyers gravitate here for the combination of privacy, walkable trail access, and Davis School District boundaries without the longer drive that comes with moving further north to Kaysville or south into the Avenues.

Inventory in Farmington's gated pockets stays tight. In any given month you might see only a few active listings, and they tend to range from established two-story homes in the $850K–$1.2M band to newer custom builds on view lots that push well past $2M. HOA dues here usually cover the gate, private road maintenance, and shared landscaping, and most communities skew owner-occupied with strong rules against short-term rentals. If you're weighing Farmington against Fruit Heights, Centerville's bench, or the gated sections of North Salt Lake, the trade-offs come down to lot size, view corridor, and how much new construction you want. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market, and reach out if you'd like a heads-up when something off-market comes up.

May 2026 · Farmington market

Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Farmington right now.

Full Farmington market report
Median sale
$740,000
19 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
6 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
72
active + pending

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Active listings

Common questions

About gated community homes in Farmington.

Which Farmington neighborhoods actually have gated entries?

Most of the gated product sits in the Eaglewood foothills above the city, with a handful of smaller private enclaves tucked into the benches near Lagoon Trail and along the east side of Highway 89. There are also a few gated pockets near the Farmington Creek corridor. Inventory is thin — usually only a handful of homes trade in any given quarter.

What price range should I expect for a gated home in Farmington?

Gated homes here generally start in the high $800s for an established build and climb past $2M for newer custom homes on the bench with Wasatch and Great Salt Lake views. The premium over a comparable non-gated home in Farmington Ranches or Oakridge typically runs 8–15%, driven more by lot size and views than the gate itself.

Are these true 24/7 guarded communities or just gated entries?

Almost all of Farmington's gated communities use coded or transponder gates rather than staffed guardhouses. If you need a manned gate, you'll have better luck in parts of Draper or Park City. HOA dues here usually cover gate maintenance, private road snow removal, and common landscaping.

How are the schools for gated neighborhoods in Farmington?

Farmington feeds into Davis School District, with Eaglewood Elementary, Farmington Junior High, and Farmington High serving most of the gated bench areas. Farmington High opened in 2018 and pulls strong test scores. The district also operates several dual-immersion programs nearby.

What's the commute like from Farmington's gated areas to Salt Lake City?

From the Eaglewood bench to downtown Salt Lake is about 20 minutes off-peak via I-15, and the Farmington FrontRunner station puts you at Salt Lake Central in roughly 22 minutes by train. SLC International is a 25-minute drive. That accessibility is a big reason buyers from Layton and Bountiful move up into Farmington's gated product.

Do HOAs in these communities allow short-term rentals or ADUs?

Most Farmington gated HOAs prohibit short-term rentals under 30 days and have tight rules on detached ADUs, though attached mother-in-law setups are often allowed if they comply with city code. Always pull the CC&Rs before writing an offer if rental income or multigenerational living is part of your plan.