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New Construction Homes for Sale in Orem, Utah
Orem's buildable land has gotten tight, so new construction here looks different than it did a decade ago. Most of what's coming out of the ground now is infill on smaller lots near University Parkway and State Street, townhome and condo projects close to UVU aimed at faculty and staff, and a handful of larger subdivisions pushing toward the Vineyard border where parcels were still available. Builders active in the area include Ivory Homes, Destination Homes, and smaller local outfits doing custom infill, with new townhome product often priced from the high $400s and detached homes commonly landing between $550,000 and $750,000 depending on lot size and finish level.
Buying new in Orem means dealing with Alpine School District boundaries, which are worth confirming lot by lot since new subdivisions sometimes get redrawn into different elementary zones than the surrounding neighborhood. It also means builder warranties, current energy codes, and the chance to pick finishes before drywall goes up on select lots. Commute-wise, Orem's new builds tend to sit closer to I-15 access and the growing tech corridor along the Silicon Slopes stretch than comparable new construction in Saratoga Springs or Eagle Mountain, which matters if you're working in Lehi or driving north to Salt Lake. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
July 2026 · Orem market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Orem right now.
Median sale
$502,000
43 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
20 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
217
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About new construction homes in Orem.
Is there much true new construction available in Orem? ▾
Inventory is limited compared to Utah County cities like Vineyard, Saratoga Springs, or Eagle Mountain. Orem is roughly 95% built out, so most new homes are infill projects, scrape-and-rebuilds on older lots, or small townhome and condo developments. Expect a handful of active listings at any given time rather than hundreds.
What does new construction cost in Orem right now? ▾
Townhomes and condos in newer projects generally run from the high $400s into the mid $600s. Detached single-family new builds typically start around $700K and climb past $1.2M on east bench lots with Wasatch views. Custom rebuilds in established neighborhoods can go higher depending on lot and finish level.
Which school district covers new construction in Orem? ▾
All of Orem falls within Alpine School District. The three main high school boundaries are Orem High, Mountain View, and Timpanogos, with feeder junior highs and elementaries depending on the specific neighborhood. Boundary maps shift occasionally, so verify directly with the district before writing an offer.
Are there any large new construction subdivisions in Orem? ▾
Not really — that era ended in Orem decades ago. The closest equivalents are smaller townhome communities near the FrontRunner station and University Place, plus pocket developments along the bench. Buyers wanting a true master-planned new community usually look north to Lindon, Vineyard, or south Lehi.
Can I still buy a lot and build custom in Orem? ▾
Yes, but available lots almost always come from teardowns rather than raw land. Builders and buyers regularly purchase older homes — often 1950s to 1970s ramblers on quarter-acre lots — and rebuild. The east bench above 800 East sees the most of this activity because of view potential and lot size.
How does new construction in Orem compare to nearby Vineyard or Lindon? ▾
Vineyard offers far more new construction volume, modern amenities, and lakefront proximity but with smaller lots and newer-city growing pains. Lindon sits in between with some new infill and a more rural feel. Orem's advantage is established infrastructure, mature trees, and being walking distance to UVU, BYU, hospitals, and University Place shopping.