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Luxury Homes for Sale in Scofield, Utah
Scofield sits at roughly 7,600 feet along the shores of Scofield Reservoir in Carbon County, about two hours southeast of Salt Lake City through Price and Highway 96. "Luxury" here doesn't mean a gated golf community — it means well-built cabins and custom homes on acreage with reservoir views, timber and stone construction, and the kind of privacy you can't buy on the Wasatch Front at any price. Buyers looking at this market are usually after a serious mountain retreat: a second home for fishing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing on the reservoir, or a full-time escape from city noise with real square footage and land to go with it.
Because Scofield is a small, remote market, upper-tier listings move differently than in Park City or Midway — inventory is thin, price points are lower per square foot, and land is the real premium, not finish level. A $600,000-$900,000 property here might come with several acres, reservoir frontage or a view lot, a detached shop, and full log or timber-frame construction that would cost far more to replicate closer to the Wasatch Front. Winters are long and snow load matters for construction and access, so buyers should factor in road maintenance, well and septic systems, and heating costs when comparing properties. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in this price range.
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
12
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.