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Luxury Homes for Sale in Scofield, Utah
Scofield sits at roughly 7,600 feet in Carbon County, wrapped around Scofield Reservoir about 30 minutes north of Price and just under two hours from Salt Lake City. Calling anything here "luxury" means something different than it does in Park City or Deer Valley — this is a small, quiet mountain and lake community built around cabins, fishing, snowmobiling, and getting away from everything. The upper end of the Scofield market usually means a well-built log or timber-frame home with reservoir frontage or a view lot, high-end finishes inside, a detached garage or shop for toys, and enough insulation and heating capacity to handle winters that regularly drop well below zero. Because inventory is thin — often just a handful of active listings town-wide — a "luxury" designation here is relative to the local market, not a statewide price bracket.
Buyers drawn to this price tier are typically after privacy, water access, and a real second-home or income-producing cabin rather than square footage for its own sake. Scofield Reservoir draws anglers and boaters all summer, and the surrounding Manti-La Sal National Forest land keeps development limited, which is part of why the nicer properties hold value even with so little turnover. Expect septic and well systems on most parcels, seasonal road conditions in winter, and a buyer pool that skews toward Utah and Wasatch Front families wanting a getaway rather than full-time residents. Because so few high-end homes come up at once, pricing can move fast when a good one hits the reservoir side. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
July 2026 · Scofield market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Scofield right now.
Median sale
$550,000
1 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
10
active + pending
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Active listings
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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.