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New Construction Homes for Sale in Highland, Utah
Highland sits at the base of the Wasatch Range along the Alpine bench, and most of the buildable ground left in town is in its upper elevations toward Alpine and along the eastern foothills where the terrain climbs toward American Fork Canyon. New construction here tends to mean larger lots than you'll find in Lehi or Saratoga Springs, custom and semi-custom builders rather than big production companies, and price points that reflect Highland's reputation as one of Utah County's more established, higher-end addresses. Builders working in Highland right now include local and regional custom shops putting up two-story and rambler-style homes on quarter-acre-plus lots, often with walkout basements to take advantage of the slope and views back toward Utah Lake and the valley floor.
Because so much of Highland was built out in the 1990s and 2000s, genuinely new homes are a smaller share of the market than in newer Utah County cities, which keeps competition real when a fresh listing hits. Buyers should expect Alpine School District boundaries, city ordinances that favor larger minimum lot sizes than neighboring cities, and a short drive to Lone Peak High School and the shops along Highland's Main Street corridor. Construction timelines, HOA structures, and whether a home is spec-built versus build-to-suit vary a lot from project to project, so it helps to know what stage each listing is actually in before you tour it. Browse the active new-construction listings below to see what's currently available and under construction in Highland.
August 2026 · Highland market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Highland right now.
Median sale
$1,091,250
10 closed in August 2026
Median DOM
8 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
93.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
73
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About new construction homes in Highland.
How much new construction is actually available in Highland? ▾
Inventory is limited compared to Lehi or Saratoga Springs because Highland is largely built out. At any given time you might see anywhere from a handful to a couple dozen new construction listings, including spec homes, to-be-built plans on remaining lots, and recently completed homes. If the active list is short, custom builds on resale lots are often the next path.
What price range should I expect for a new build in Highland? ▾
Most new construction in Highland starts in the mid to high $800s for smaller homes and climbs into the $1.5M–$2.5M range for custom builds on larger lots with mountain views. Lot size and proximity to the Alpine boundary drive a lot of the price spread.
Which school district serves new homes in Highland? ▾
All of Highland is in Alpine School District. Most neighborhoods feed into Highland or Freedom Elementary, Mountain Ridge Junior High, and Lone Peak High School, which is a major draw for families relocating from out of state.
Can I still find buildable lots in Highland? ▾
Yes, but they're scarce and priced accordingly. Remaining lots tend to be in the upper benches near Alpine or infill parcels created by subdividing larger properties. Tear-down-and-rebuild on older homes has also become a more common route for buyers who want new construction in an established Highland neighborhood.
How long does a custom build typically take in Highland? ▾
Plan on roughly 10 to 14 months from breaking ground to move-in for a custom home, depending on size, finish level, and city plan-review timing. Highland's building department is generally efficient, but mountain-bench lots with grading or retaining work can add time.
Are there HOAs in most new Highland subdivisions? ▾
Some of the newer pockets have HOAs that handle private roads, open space, or shared amenities, but plenty of Highland neighborhoods have no HOA at all. Always check the specific subdivision — dues and restrictions vary widely across the city.