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Luxury Homes for Sale in Magna, Utah
Magna is not where most people go looking for luxury, and that's exactly why a handful of buyers are quietly shopping here. This working-class township on the west side of the Salt Lake Valley, tucked below the Oquirrh Mountains and a short drive from Kennecott's massive open-pit mine, has long been known for modest post-war homes and a lower cost of living than Salt Lake City or the east-bench suburbs. But newer construction in the foothills above Magna, along with a small number of custom-built properties on larger lots, has started pushing listings into the $700,000 to $1.2 million range — genuinely upper-tier pricing for this part of the valley. These homes typically bring larger square footage, upgraded finishes, three-car garages, and mountain or valley views that would cost far more in Holladay or Draper.
The draw for buyers is straightforward: more house and more land for the money, plus quick access to I-80, the airport, and the ski resorts up Big and Little Cottonwood via I-215. Magna also sits inside Granite School District, and West Valley's retail and medical infrastructure is minutes away, so buyers get suburban convenience without suburban pricing. It's a smaller, thinner slice of the market than luxury pockets elsewhere in the valley, so inventory moves in fits and starts rather than a steady stream. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
July 2026 · Magna market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Magna right now.
Median sale
$474,900
23 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
51 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
123
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About luxury homes in Magna.
What price range counts as luxury in Magna? ▾
Magna's high end generally starts around $650K-$700K and runs up to roughly $1.2M for custom homes on view lots or larger parcels. That's well below the luxury threshold in Salt Lake City proper, so buyers coming from the east side often get noticeably more square footage and land for the same money.
Where are the higher-end neighborhoods in Magna? ▾
Most upper-tier inventory sits on the benches above 3500 South and along the foothills climbing toward the Oquirrhs, plus newer subdivisions like Magna Ranches. Custom builds on half-acre to full-acre lots tend to cluster in the southern and western parts of town where the views open up across the valley.
How long is the commute from Magna to downtown Salt Lake City? ▾
Roughly 20 minutes to downtown SLC via I-80 or Highway 201, and about 15 minutes to Salt Lake City International Airport. The west-side location actually beats commutes from Sandy or Draper during rush hour, which surprises a lot of buyers.
Do Magna luxury homes typically come with acreage? ▾
Many do. Lot sizes in the upper price range often run from a quarter-acre up to a full acre or more, and homes with horse property zoning still exist on the western edges. That's a key reason buyers choose Magna over comparable price points in West Jordan or Herriman.
What should I know about air quality and the Kennecott mine? ▾
The Bingham Canyon mine is a working operation just south of town, and the Salt Lake Valley deals with winter inversions like the rest of the Wasatch Front. Most buyers find the impact manageable, but it's worth visiting on a still winter day before committing. Homes higher on the bench tend to sit above the worst of the inversion layer.
Is luxury inventory in Magna limited? ▾
Yes — at any given time you might see only a handful of active listings above $700K. When a custom home with views and acreage hits the MLS, it often goes under contract quickly, so setting up saved searches with your agent is the practical move.