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New Construction Homes for Sale in Salt Lake City, Utah
New construction in Salt Lake City proper looks different than the acreage-driven building boom out in Herriman or Eagle Mountain. Land is tight inside the city limits, so most new builds show up as infill: townhomes and rowhomes near Sugar House and Ballpark, modern single-family builds tucked into older neighborhoods like Poplar Grove and Rose Park, and higher-density condo projects downtown and along the 400 South corridor near the S-Line streetcar. Builders like Ivory Homes, Garbett, and smaller local outfits are the names you'll see most often on infill lots, while downtown high-rise units come from a handful of developers working with the city's growing push for density near transit. Expect smaller lots than the suburbs, but you're trading yard space for a walk to restaurants, a shorter commute to downtown employers like the University of Utah, Intermountain Health, and the tech corridor along the Silicon Slopes-adjacent Sugar House area, and easy access to I-15 and I-80. Buyers choose new construction here for the same reasons they do anywhere — warranty coverage, modern HVAC and insulation that actually performs against SLC's summer heat and winter inversion, and finish choices instead of someone else's paint colors — but the inventory moves fast because so little vacant land remains inside the city. Prices for new builds in SLC proper typically run higher per square foot than comparable new construction in the valley's outer suburbs, reflecting the land cost, not necessarily bigger homes. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
August 2026 · Salt Lake City market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Salt Lake City right now.
Median sale
$520,000
106 closed in August 2026
Median DOM
20 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
816
active + pending
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Common questions
About new construction homes in Salt Lake City.
Where is most new construction happening inside Salt Lake City? ▾
The bulk of activity is infill: townhome projects in Sugar House, Central Ninth, and along the 9-Line corridor; smaller detached builds in Rose Park, Glendale, and Poplar Grove; and condo buildings downtown near the Granary District and West Temple. The Avenues and east bench see occasional teardown-and-rebuild projects but rarely full subdivisions.
Can I still pick finishes on a new build in Salt Lake City? ▾
It depends on the project's stage. Spec townhomes already framed or near completion usually have finishes locked in, while builders selling pre-construction or earlier phases often let buyers choose flooring, cabinets, countertops, and lighting packages. Custom infill homes on the east side typically offer the most selection.
Are new construction homes here on smaller lots than the suburbs? ▾
Yes, almost always. A new detached home inside the city often sits on a 0.08–0.15 acre lot, versus 0.20+ acres in Herriman or Eagle Mountain. Townhomes share walls and have no private yard beyond a patio or rooftop deck. The tradeoff is location — most projects are within a 10-minute drive of downtown.
What price range should I expect? ▾
Entry-level townhomes in west-side neighborhoods start in the upper $400s to mid $500s. Sugar House and Central Ninth townhomes typically run $600K–$850K. Detached new construction in Rose Park or Glendale lands in the $600s–$800s, while east-side custom builds in the Avenues or 9th and 9th commonly exceed $1.2M.
Do new builds in the city come with HOAs? ▾
Townhome and condo projects almost always do, covering exterior maintenance, snow removal, and shared amenities. Detached infill homes usually don't have an HOA. Dues on attached product typically run $150–$350/month depending on what's covered and whether there's a gym or shared rooftop.
How do property taxes work on a brand-new home? ▾
Until the home is finished and assessed, taxes are billed on the land value only, so your first partial-year bill is low. Once Salt Lake County reassesses with the completed structure, the bill jumps to the full rate — roughly 0.6–0.7% of market value annually with the primary residence exemption applied. Budget for that adjustment in year two.