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New Construction Homes for Sale in Sandy, Utah
New construction in Sandy is a different animal than what you'll see in Herriman, Daybreak, or Saratoga Springs. Sandy is essentially built out — it's a mature east-bench suburb against the Wasatch, 20 minutes south of downtown Salt Lake and 10 minutes from the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon. That means most new builds here are infill projects, teardown-and-rebuilds on older lots in neighborhoods like Alta Canyon, Granite, and Pepperwood, or smaller townhome and condo developments near the 9400 South corridor and the Cairns district around Hale Centre Theatre and the Mountain America Expo Center. Pure greenfield subdivisions are rare, which keeps prices higher than equivalent square footage in the southwest valley.
Buyers shopping new builds in Sandy are usually paying for location and the Canyons School District — Alta High, Hillcrest, and Jordan High all feed from here — plus quick access to skiing at Snowbird, Alta, Brighton, and Solitude. Expect newer construction to range from low $600Ks for attached product near the TRAX line up to $2M+ for custom single-family on the east bench with Wasatch views. Energy codes have tightened, so most 2023+ homes come with better insulation, high-efficiency furnaces, and often EV-ready garages. Inventory turns over quickly because the volume is low — there's no master-planned community pumping out 200 homes a quarter. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · Sandy market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Sandy right now.
Median sale
$716,500
92 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
12 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
267
active + pending
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Common questions
About new construction homes in Sandy.
Why is there so little new construction in Sandy compared to other Salt Lake County cities? ▾
Sandy is roughly 95% built out. Almost all new homes here are infill — either teardowns on existing lots, small subdivisions carved out of larger parcels, or attached product (townhomes, condos, brownstones) near transit and the Cairns downtown district. If you want a brand-new home in a 300-lot subdivision, you'll need to look at Herriman, Bluffdale, or Eagle Mountain.
What do new construction homes in Sandy typically cost? ▾
Attached new builds (townhomes and condos) near 9400 South and the TRAX line generally start in the low-to-mid $600Ks. Detached new construction usually runs $900K to $1.5M, and custom east-bench builds with Wasatch or valley views regularly clear $2M. Lot scarcity is the main driver — the structure itself isn't dramatically more expensive than elsewhere in the valley.
Which school district serves new homes in Sandy? ▾
Sandy is split between Canyons School District (most of the city, including Alta, Hillcrest, and Jordan High boundaries) and a small western sliver in Canyons as well. Canyons consistently ranks among the top districts in the state, which is one reason resale on Sandy new builds tends to hold up well.
Can I still buy a custom build lot in Sandy? ▾
Yes, but they're limited and pricey. The east bench above 1300 East still has occasional teardown opportunities and a handful of remaining custom lots in areas like Pepperwood and the foothills near Bell Canyon. Expect to pay $400K-$700K for a buildable lot before construction costs.
Are new construction homes in Sandy more energy efficient than older Sandy homes? ▾
Significantly. Utah adopted the 2021 IECC energy code, so 2023-and-newer homes have tighter envelopes, better windows, and high-efficiency 95%+ furnaces standard. Many builders are also pre-wiring for EV chargers and solar. Given Sandy's cold winters and inversion-season air quality, the efficiency upgrade matters more here than in milder climates.
How long does new construction usually take to close in Sandy? ▾
Spec homes already under roof typically close in 30-60 days once you're under contract. True build-to-order on a custom lot runs 9-14 months from permit to certificate of occupancy, depending on the builder's backlog and how custom your finish package is. Sandy's permitting timeline is reasonable — usually 4-8 weeks for residential.