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New Construction Homes for Sale in Preston, Utah
Preston, Utah sits in the fertile Cache Valley just across the Idaho border, sharing a metro area with Logan and drawing buyers who want small-town living without sacrificing access to a real community. New construction here means something noticeably different than in the Wasatch Front suburbs — lots tend to run larger, HOA restrictions are lighter, and builders often work on a custom or semi-custom basis rather than churning through tract developments. The valley floor sits at roughly 4,700 feet elevation, which means genuine four-season weather: warm, dry summers ideal for outdoor work and recreation, and cold winters that make a tight, energy-efficient building envelope genuinely worth paying for. Buyers relocating from Salt Lake City (about 90 miles south via US-91 and I-15) frequently cite lower land costs and a quieter pace as the primary pull.
From a construction standpoint, Cache Valley's clay-heavy soils mean reputable local builders will invest in proper foundation engineering — something worth asking about during your due diligence. New homes in the Preston area typically price in the mid-$300,000s to low $500,000s depending on lot size, finish level, and whether the build is spec or contract-to-build. Many buyers pair a new build here with acreage, taking advantage of Franklin County's agricultural zoning options that simply don't exist in the more densely developed parts of northern Utah. Schools feed into the Preston Joint School District, and Utah State University in Logan is a 20-minute drive for higher education and employment. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · Preston market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Preston right now.
Median sale
$334,000
8 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
36 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.1%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
44
active + pending
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Common questions
About new construction homes in Preston.
Is Preston in Utah or Idaho? ▾
Preston sits in Franklin County, Idaho, roughly 6 miles north of the Utah state line. It's grouped with Utah searches because it shares Cache Valley with Richmond, Lewiston, and Logan — same commute patterns, same shopping, same regional MLS coverage. Listings on this page may include both Preston proper and the Utah-side towns just south of it.
What do new construction homes in the Preston area typically cost? ▾
Most new builds in the north Cache Valley corridor run $400K–$650K for a standard 3–4 bedroom home on a quarter to half-acre lot. Larger acreage builds, custom homes, and properties zoned for horses can push past $800K. Pricing generally undercuts new construction in Logan and North Logan by a meaningful margin.
Which builders are active in the Preston and north Cache Valley market? ▾
The area is dominated by regional and local builders rather than national production builders — names like Visionary Homes, Hamlet Homes, and several independent Cache Valley contractors show up most often. Custom builds on owner-supplied lots are also common here, more so than in the Wasatch Front.
How long is the commute from Preston to Logan or USU? ▾
Preston to Logan is about 25 minutes down US-91, and Utah State University adds another 5 minutes depending on which side of campus. Richmond and Lewiston cut that roughly in half. Winter storms can extend drive times, but US-91 is a primary route and gets plowed early.
Can I get a new build with acreage or horse property here? ▾
Yes — this is one of the few markets within reasonable distance of Logan where new construction on 1+ acres with agricultural or equestrian zoning is realistically priced. Cornish, Lewiston, and the outskirts of Preston have several subdivisions that allow livestock, outbuildings, and shops.
Do new homes here typically include finished basements? ▾
Most new construction in Cache Valley delivers with an unfinished basement as standard, with the option to finish at an upcharge of $30K–$60K depending on square footage and finish level. Many buyers take the unfinished route and complete it themselves over the first year or two.