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Luxury Homes for Sale in Scofield, Utah
Scofield sits at roughly 7,600 feet in Carbon County, tucked along the shore of Scofield Reservoir in the Manti-La Sal National Forest. It's one of Utah's least-populated towns — fewer than 100 full-time residents — yet it draws a surprisingly dedicated crowd of buyers who want high-elevation solitude, world-class ice fishing and trout fishing, ATV access straight from the property, and winters that regularly stack 200-plus inches of snow. Luxury homes here aren't measured by marble countertops and resort amenities the way they are in Park City; they're measured by acreage, water rights, build quality that can handle brutal mountain winters, and the kind of unobstructed views of the reservoir and surrounding peaks that simply don't exist at lower elevations. Price points that qualify as "luxury" in Scofield typically start around the mid-$400,000s and can climb past $1 million for custom lakefront or large-acreage parcels — remarkable value compared to the Wasatch Front, where that same dollar buys a fraction of the land and none of the silence.
Buyers drawn to luxury properties in Scofield are usually looking for a high-quality second home or a full-time retreat, and the practical checklist is different here than anywhere else in Utah. Structural insulation, propane storage capacity, backup power, and year-round road access are genuine differentiators between a well-built mountain home and one that becomes a headache by November. The town is roughly 30 miles southeast of Price and about two hours from Salt Lake City via US-6 — close enough for a long weekend, remote enough to feel genuinely off the grid. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
June 2026 · Scofield market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Scofield right now.
Median sale
$487,000
1 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.4%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
13
active + pending
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Common questions
About luxury homes in Scofield.
What does 'luxury' actually mean in the Scofield market? ▾
Scofield is a small mountain community, so luxury here is defined by lot quality, build quality, and lake or forest access rather than square footage or finish-out alone. Most upper-end homes are custom log, timber-frame, or heavy-timber construction on multiple acres, often with reservoir views or direct access to forest service land. Expect price points roughly between $700K and $1.5M, with the very top reserved for waterfront.
Are these homes typically primary residences or second homes? ▾
The vast majority are second homes, cabins, or recreational retreats. The full-time population of Scofield town proper is well under 50 people, and winter access plus distance from employment centers makes daily living impractical for most buyers. Owners usually split time between Scofield and a primary home in Salt Lake, Utah County, or out of state.
How is winter access to luxury homes around the reservoir? ▾
SR-96 from US-6 is plowed and maintained year-round, but many side roads and private driveways are not. Buyers should ask each seller specifically how the home is accessed December through March — some owners plow themselves, some hire it out, and some properties are reached by snowmobile in deep winter. This matters for insurance, financing, and your own use pattern.
Can I get conventional financing on a high-end Scofield cabin? ▾
Yes, but it can be tighter than financing a comparable home on the Wasatch Front. Lenders sometimes flag rural mountain properties for limited comparable sales, seasonal access, or non-standard construction like full log. Jumbo loans are available for properties above conforming limits — working with a Utah lender familiar with Carbon County rural appraisals saves headaches.
What recreation drives demand at this price point? ▾
Scofield Reservoir is one of Utah's best ice fishing destinations and a popular summer trout fishery, and the surrounding Manti-La Sal forest offers some of the state's best snowmobiling, ATV trails, and elk hunting units. Buyers paying premium prices are usually motivated by direct access to one or more of these — waterfront and trailhead-adjacent lots carry real premiums.
How long do luxury Scofield listings typically sit on the market? ▾
Longer than Wasatch Front comparables. The buyer pool is narrower, properties are often shown by appointment in summer months, and winter showings can be limited by access. It's not unusual for a $1M-plus Scofield home to be listed for six months to over a year before closing.