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Homes with Pools for Sale in Magna, Utah
Magna sits on the west side of the Salt Lake Valley, tucked between the Oquirrh Mountains and the south shore of the Great Salt Lake, and it's one of the more affordable places along the Wasatch Front to land a single-family home with a pool. Summers here run hot and dry — Salt Lake County averages around 230 sunny days a year, with July highs routinely in the mid-90s — which is exactly why a backyard pool gets real use from late May through September. Most pool homes in Magna are concentrated in the newer subdivisions south of 3500 South and in pockets near Pleasant Green and Copper Hills, where lot sizes are large enough to accommodate an in-ground build plus deck space.
Buyers shopping pool properties in Magna are typically working families who want Kennecott or downtown Salt Lake commute access (about 20 minutes to SLC, 25 to the airport) without paying Daybreak or Herriman prices. Expect a mix of 1990s and 2000s builds with above-ground and in-ground pools, plus a smaller number of custom homes on bigger Oquirrh-facing lots. Winterization, pump maintenance, and Magna Water District usage rules are all part of the conversation, so it's worth asking sellers for service records and recent utility bills. Browse the active pool listings below to see what's currently on the Magna market.
June 2026 · Magna market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Magna right now.
Median sale
$444,900
31 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
19 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
119
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with pools in Magna.
How long is the pool season in Magna? ▾
Realistically, late May through mid-September is comfortable swim weather, with peak use in July and August. A heater can stretch the shoulder seasons by a few weeks on either end, but nobody in Magna is swimming in February — pools get winterized and covered through the cold months.
What should I inspect on a Magna pool before buying? ▾
Get a dedicated pool inspection separate from the home inspection. Key items are the pump and filter age, heater condition (gas heaters are most common here), liner or plaster integrity, and the condition of the winter cover. Also ask the seller for utility bills showing summer water and gas usage so you know what you're signing up for.
Are there water restrictions that affect filling or topping off a pool? ▾
Magna falls under Magna Water District, and Utah has tightened outdoor water rules during recent drought years. Initial fills sometimes require coordination with the district, but routine topping off is generally fine. Check current restrictions before closing — rules shift year to year depending on snowpack.
Does a pool add much resale value in Magna? ▾
It adds value but not dollar-for-dollar against installation cost. In Magna's price range, a well-maintained pool typically adds $15,000 to $30,000 to resale and helps a home stand out in summer listing season. A neglected pool can actually hurt value because buyers see it as a future repair bill.
Are most Magna pool homes in older or newer neighborhoods? ▾
The majority of existing pool homes are in established neighborhoods built between the 1970s and early 2000s, south and east of Magna Main Street. Newer subdivisions tend to have smaller lots that don't accommodate pools as easily, so if you want a pool, you'll usually be looking at a resale rather than new construction.
What's the typical annual cost to maintain a pool here? ▾
Plan on roughly $1,500 to $3,000 a year for chemicals, electricity, gas if you heat it, and opening/closing service. DIY owners on the lower end, full-service maintenance contracts on the higher end. Major repairs like a new heater or liner replacement are separate and can run several thousand more.