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New Construction Homes for Sale in Salem, Utah
Salem sits at the south end of Utah Valley, tucked between Spanish Fork and Payson with Loafer Mountain rising to the east. The city has been one of the busiest new-construction markets in south Utah County for the last several years, with builders like Fieldstone, Edge Homes, Ivory, and Visionary actively developing subdivisions around Salem Hills, the Woodland Hills bench, and the flatter ground west of I-15. Most new builds here land in the mid-$500s to low $800s for single-family product, with larger custom homes on bigger lots pushing past $1M closer to the foothills and Salem Pond. Lot sizes tend to be more generous than what you'll see in Lehi or Saratoga Springs, which is a big part of why families relocating from northern Utah County keep landing in Salem.
Buyers picking new construction here are usually after a few specific things: Nebo School District boundaries (Salem Hills High, Salem Junior, Foothills Elementary), quick access to I-15 for commutes to Provo, Orem, or Lehi tech jobs, and the small-town feel that Salem still holds onto with its annual Salem Days, the pond, and working farms still scattered through town. Inventory shifts week to week as builders release new phases, and incentives — rate buydowns, closing cost credits, included upgrades — change with the market. Browse the active new-construction listings below to see what's currently being built or move-in ready.
April 2026 · Salem market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Salem right now.
Median sale
$534,990
43 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
32 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
218
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About new construction homes in Salem.
Which builders are active in Salem right now? ▾
Fieldstone Homes, Edge Homes, Ivory Homes, Visionary Homes, and several smaller regional builders all have active projects in Salem. The mix shifts as subdivisions sell out, so the builder lineup on any given street depends on which phase of which community is currently releasing lots.
What price range should I expect for a new build in Salem? ▾
Production new construction typically runs from the mid-$500s to the low $800s depending on square footage, lot, and finish level. Semi-custom and custom builds on the Woodland Hills bench or larger half-acre-plus lots regularly cross $1M.
Are builders offering incentives on Salem new construction? ▾
Most national and regional builders here have been offering rate buydowns (often 2-1 or permanent buydowns into the 5s), closing cost credits, or included design-center upgrades when you use their preferred lender. Incentives change monthly, so confirm what's on the table at the time you write an offer.
What school district serves new construction in Salem? ▾
Salem is part of Nebo School District. Most new subdivisions feed into Foothills, Salem, or Mt. Loafer Elementary, then Salem Junior High and Salem Hills High School. Boundaries do shift as new schools come online, so verify with the district before you commit.
How long does a Salem new build typically take to finish? ▾
From contract on a to-be-built home, expect roughly 6 to 9 months depending on the builder, phase, and how quickly you complete design center selections. Inventory or spec homes already under roof can close in 30 to 60 days.
Do new builds in Salem come with finished basements? ▾
Most production builders price homes with unfinished basements and offer basement finishes as an optional upgrade, usually in the $35K-$60K range depending on square footage and bedroom count. A handful of spec homes are listed with the basement already finished — worth checking listing remarks.