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New Construction Homes for Sale in Magna, Utah
Magna sits on the west side of the Salt Lake Valley, tucked between the Oquirrh Mountains and the Great Salt Lake, and it's quietly become one of the more active new construction markets in the county. For years Magna was an older mining town with mid-century housing stock tied to the Kennecott copper operation, but the last decade has reshaped that picture. Builders have moved into the area on land that used to sit vacant or industrial, and subdivisions are going up in pockets along 8400 West, near the Magna Main Street corridor, and on the slopes rising toward the Oquirrhs. Prices still run noticeably below comparable new builds in Herriman, South Jordan, or Daybreak, which is what's pulling first-time buyers and commuters west.
What buyers tend to like about new construction here: easy access to I-80 and Bangerter Highway, a 20-25 minute drive to downtown Salt Lake or the airport, and views of either the lake or the Oquirrhs depending on which side of town you're on. Lot sizes vary widely — production builders are putting up townhomes and smaller single-family lots near Magna Main, while a few semi-custom builders are doing larger lots closer to the foothills. Granite School District serves the area, and the Mountain View Corridor extension has cut commute times to the south end of the valley considerably. Browse the active new construction listings below to see what builders currently have available, including spec homes, to-be-built plans, and quick move-in inventory.
May 2026 · Magna market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Magna right now.
Median sale
$452,500
32 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
8 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.6%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
128
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About new construction homes in Magna.
Which builders are active in Magna right now? ▾
Magna has seen a mix of regional and national builders including Fieldstone, Visionary Homes, Ivory, and D.R. Horton working various subdivisions on the west and south sides of town. Inventory shifts month to month, so the listings below reflect what's currently available rather than every community a builder has announced.
What price range should I expect for a new build in Magna? ▾
New townhomes in Magna generally start in the high $300s to low $400s, while new single-family homes typically run from the mid $450s into the $600s depending on lot size, finishes, and proximity to the foothills. That's roughly $50K-$100K less than comparable new construction in Herriman or South Jordan.
Can I still pick finishes, or is most inventory already built? ▾
It depends on the community. Production builders in Magna usually carry a mix of spec homes (already under construction with finishes locked in) and to-be-built lots where you can choose your floor plan and design center selections. Quick move-in homes generally close in 30-60 days; to-be-built timelines run 6-9 months.
Are builders offering rate buydowns or incentives in Magna? ▾
Most national builders in the area have been running 2-1 buydowns, closing cost credits, or preferred lender incentives to offset higher interest rates. Incentives change by community and by month, and they're often tied to using the builder's in-house lender. Ask about current offers on any specific home you're considering.
What's the commute like from new construction in Magna? ▾
Downtown Salt Lake runs 20-25 minutes via I-80, the Salt Lake airport is about 20 minutes, and the south end of the valley (Lehi, Draper) is roughly 30-40 minutes via Mountain View Corridor or Bangerter. The west-side location actually shortens the airport commute compared to most east-bench neighborhoods.
Do new homes in Magna come with views? ▾
Many do. Lots on the south and west sides of town look up at the Oquirrh Mountains, and homes on rising ground often catch views of the Great Salt Lake to the north and the Wasatch Range to the east. View lots typically carry a premium of $10K-$30K over interior lots in the same community.