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New Construction Homes for Sale in Payson, Utah
Payson sits at the south end of Utah County where Spanish Fork, Salem, and Santa Clara farmland has been steadily giving way to new subdivisions over the past decade. Builders like Ivory Homes, Woodside Homes, and smaller local outfits have been active in neighborhoods like Brookside Farms, Foxboro, and the areas off 1500 West and Arrowhead Trail, putting up single-family homes that typically run from the low $400s into the $600s depending on lot size and finish level. Payson's draw for new construction buyers is straightforward: you're 15-20 minutes from the tech jobs and hospitals in Provo, close to I-15 for a commute north, and still paying meaningfully less per square foot than Lehi, American Fork, or Provo proper.
New builds here mean lower maintenance costs for the first several years, modern floor plans with the great-room layouts and larger primary suites current buyers want, and energy-efficient windows and HVAC that matter given Payson's summer highs near 95 degrees and winter lows that dip into the teens. Many new subdivisions also sit closer to the base of the Wasatch Range, so you get foothill views and quick access to Payson Canyon for hiking and ATV trails without the older-home compromises common in Payson's historic downtown core. Some communities are still finishing out infrastructure — sidewalks, parks, secondary water hookups — so it's worth asking your agent about a builder's remaining phases before you commit. Browse the active new construction listings below to see what's currently available and at what stage of completion.
July 2026 · Payson market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Payson right now.
Median sale
$455,796
33 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
26 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
125
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About new construction homes in Payson.
Which builders are most active in Payson right now? ▾
Ivory Homes, Fieldstone Homes, Edge Homes, Visionary Homes, and Lennar have all had recent or ongoing phases in Payson. Smaller local builders also pick up custom lots on the east bench. Inventory shifts month to month, so the MLS list below is the most current picture.
What do new construction homes in Payson typically cost? ▾
Most new builds run from the high $400s to the low $700s for production floor plans between 2,200 and 3,800 finished square feet. Custom homes on larger view lots near the foothills can reach $900K or more. Payson generally prices 10–15% below new construction in Saratoga Springs or Lehi.
Are builder incentives common here? ▾
Yes. With higher mortgage rates, most Payson builders are offering some combination of rate buydowns (often 2-1 or permanent), closing-cost credits, or upgrade packages on spec homes. Incentives are usually larger on standing inventory than on to-be-built contracts.
What school district serves new Payson neighborhoods? ▾
All of Payson falls under Nebo School District. The newer subdivisions on the south and east sides generally feed into Barnett or Park View Elementary, Payson Junior High, and Payson High School. Boundaries do shift as new schools open, so confirm with the district before writing an offer.
How long is the commute from Payson to Provo, Lehi, or Silicon Slopes? ▾
Provo runs about 20–25 minutes up I-15 outside of rush hour. Lehi and the Silicon Slopes tech corridor are roughly 35–45 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. The FrontRunner station in Provo is the closest commuter rail option for trips into Salt Lake.
Can I buy a lot and choose my own builder in Payson? ▾
In most production subdivisions the lots are tied to a specific builder, but there are still independent lots available on the east bench and in smaller infill developments where you can bring your own builder or go custom. An agent can pull current lot-only listings alongside the new construction homes below.