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New Construction Homes for Sale in Preston, Utah
Preston sits at the top of Cache Valley, about 25 minutes north of Logan and just south of the Idaho border on Highway 91. New construction here looks different than in the bigger valley cities — most of it is happening in a handful of subdivisions on the north and east sides of town, where farmland is slowly giving way to half-acre and quarter-acre lots. Builders working this market tend to be regional outfits out of Cache Valley and southern Idaho rather than national production builders, so plans are often semi-custom with some room to pick finishes if you get in early enough in the build schedule. Franklin County's lower property tax rates compared to Utah's Wasatch Front, combined with land that's still meaningfully cheaper than Logan, is what's pulling people north to build. Winters here are genuinely cold — this is dry-farm and dairy country, not the red-rock desert — so newer homes with better insulation, updated HVAC, and modern windows carry real, calculable utility savings over the older farmhouses and 1970s ranches that make up much of Preston's existing stock. Buyers relocating for jobs at the Amalga or Cache Valley dairy operations, or commuting to Logan for Utah State or the hospital, are often the ones driving demand for a home that doesn't need a furnace and roof replaced in year one. Browse the active new-construction listings below to see what's currently under contract or move-in ready.
September 2026 · Preston market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Preston right now.
Median sale
$387,000
7 closed in September 2026
Median DOM
72 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
93.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
72
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.