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New Construction Homes for Sale in Santaquin, Utah
Santaquin sits at the south end of Utah County where Interstate 15 climbs toward Juab County, and it's become one of the last spots along the Wasatch Front where builders can still get their hands on large parcels at a reasonable price. That's driving a steady wave of new subdivisions like Bandera, SunRiver, and the neighborhoods spreading up the benches toward Santaquin Canyon. Buyers priced out of Lehi, Saratoga Springs, or Eagle Mountain are landing here for the same reason builders are: land costs less, lots run bigger, and you're still under 50 minutes to Utah Valley or Point of the Mountain job centers on a normal traffic day. Builders active in town include Ivory Homes, Fieldstone, and several smaller local outfits putting up everything from starter ramblers in the low $400s to two-story homes with acreage-adjacent lots pushing past $700K.
New construction here means modern energy codes for a climate that swings from mid-90s summer highs to real winter snow off the Wasatch Range, plus the chance to pick your own finishes instead of inheriting someone else's laminate and paint choices. Santaquin's small-town feel — fruit stands, the annual Orchard Days festival, Tuscarora Elementary within walking distance of several new phases — appeals to families who want space without leaving Utah County entirely. Lot sizes in the newer phases often run a quarter acre or more, which is hard to find closer to Provo or American Fork at these price points. Browse the active new-construction listings below to see what builders currently have available or under contract for a future close date.
August 2026 · Santaquin market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Santaquin right now.
Median sale
$496,430
23 closed in August 2026
Median DOM
23 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.8%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
140
active + pending
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Common questions
About new construction homes in Santaquin.
Which builders are active in Santaquin right now? ▾
Fieldstone, Visionary, Ivory, Lennar, and Edge Homes have all had projects in Santaquin recently, along with several smaller regional builders working semi-custom plans. Inventory shifts week to week — some communities are nearly built out while new phases open on the west side near the orchards. The listings below pull directly from the MLS so you're seeing what builders have actually posted for sale.
What do new-construction homes in Santaquin typically cost? ▾
Townhomes and smaller production single-family homes generally start in the low-to-mid $400s. Standard single-family floor plans on quarter-acre lots usually run $500K to $650K depending on finish level and basement status, and semi-custom homes with upgraded packages or larger lots can push into the $700s and $800s.
Are builders offering incentives or rate buydowns? ▾
Yes — at the moment most Santaquin builders are running some combination of permanent or temporary rate buydowns, closing cost credits, and free upgrades like finished basements or appliance packages. Incentives are usually tied to using the builder's preferred lender, so always compare the total cost rather than just the sticker price.
What school district serves new construction in Santaquin? ▾
Santaquin is part of Nebo School District. Local schools include Santaquin Elementary, Apple Valley Elementary, Payson Junior High, and Payson High School. Some newer subdivisions on the south or east side may be rezoned as the district adjusts boundaries with growth.
How long is the commute from Santaquin to Silicon Slopes or Provo? ▾
Plan on about 35–45 minutes to Lehi/Silicon Slopes depending on time of day, 20–25 minutes to Provo or Orem, and roughly an hour to downtown Salt Lake outside of rush hour. The I-15 on-ramp at Main Street is the main route in and out.
Can I still pick finishes on these new builds? ▾
It depends on the stage. Homes listed as "to be built" or early framing usually let you select flooring, cabinets, countertops, and fixtures from the builder's design center. Spec homes that are drywalled or further along are typically locked in, though those are the ones builders are most likely to discount or add incentives on.