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New Listings in Kearns, Utah
Kearns doesn't turn over a ton of inventory compared to bigger Salt Lake County cities, so a fresh listing here tends to move fast once it hits the MLS. This is a working-class community built largely in the post-WWII era on the old Kearns Army Air Base site, which means most of the housing stock is mid-century brick rambler and split-entry construction on generous quarter-acre lots — not the cookie-cutter new builds you'd see in South Jordan or Herriman. New listings often mean a longtime owner has finally sold, and depending on the block you could be looking at anything from an untouched original-owner home to a fully remodeled flip. Kearns sits between 4700 South and 6200 South, west of Bangerter Highway, putting it close to the Salt Lake Community College Taylorsville campus, Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center, and a straight shot to the airport and downtown SLC in twenty minutes.
Because Kearns is unincorporated (governed by Salt Lake County rather than its own city hall) and zoned mostly single-family residential with some older multi-family pockets, buyers get a mix of housing types within a few blocks of each other — a detail worth knowing before you fall for a specific street. Price points here still run below the Salt Lake County median, which draws first-time buyers and investors converting basement space into rental units. New listings can include everything from as-is estate sales to updated flips priced at a premium, so it pays to compare condition carefully rather than assume "new to market" means move-in ready. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently come up in Kearns.
August 2026 · Kearns market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Kearns right now.
Median sale
$359,950
4 closed in August 2026
Median DOM
36 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
93.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
26
active + pending
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How often are new Kearns listings added to the MLS? ▾
Kearns typically sees a steady trickle of new listings year-round, with the heaviest volume hitting between April and July. Because the inventory here moves quickly under $500K, fresh listings often go under contract within a week or two. Checking back every few days is the most realistic way to catch something before it's gone.
What price range do most new Kearns listings fall into? ▾
The bulk of new activity sits between the mid $400s and low $600s for single-family homes, with townhomes and condos showing up in the $300s. Original 1950s-60s ramblers on larger lots tend to price lower, while updated homes near 5400 South or backing the Oquirrh Park area push toward the top of that range.
Are new listings in Kearns mostly resale or new construction? ▾
Almost all of it is resale. Kearns was largely built out during the post-war boom as wartime housing for the Kearns Army Air Base, so new construction is rare and usually limited to infill lots or rebuilds. Buyers looking for true new builds typically have to head west to Magna or south toward Herriman.
How fast do new Kearns homes typically go under contract? ▾
Move-in-ready homes priced correctly often see offers within 3-7 days, and well-priced starter homes under $450K can draw multiple offers the first weekend. Homes needing significant work sit longer, especially if they have older roofs, original electrical, or knob-and-tube wiring still in place.
What should I watch for when touring a brand-new Kearns listing? ▾
Many homes here are 60-70 years old, so check the age of the furnace, roof, sewer line, and electrical panel. Original Kearns homes often had shallow basements and small footprints that have been added onto over the decades — confirm any additions were permitted with Salt Lake County. A sewer scope is money well spent given the age of the clay lines in this area.
Can I get notified the moment a new Kearns home hits the market? ▾
Yes. Set up a saved search with your criteria and the system will email you as soon as a matching listing goes active on the Wasatch Front MLS. That's the realistic way to compete in Kearns, since waiting for the weekend open house usually means the home already has offers in hand.