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New Construction Homes for Sale in South Ogden, Utah
South Ogden sits on the bench between Ogden proper and Riverdale, with the Wasatch rising directly east and the Great Salt Lake visible to the west on clear days. Because the city was mostly built out in the 1950s through 1990s, new construction here looks different than what you'd see in Lehi or Saratoga Springs — it's largely infill on reclaimed lots, small enclaves of townhomes near 40th Street and Harrison Boulevard, and custom rebuilds in the hills above Burch Creek Park. That scarcity is part of the appeal: buyers get a brand-new home in an established, tree-lined neighborhood with mature infrastructure, short drives to McKay-Dee Hospital, Weber State University, and Hill Air Force Base about 15 minutes south on I-15.
Climate matters when you're picking a new build up here. South Ogden averages around 60 inches of snow a year and runs cooler than the Salt Lake Valley, so newer homes are being framed with better insulation packages, high-efficiency furnaces, and often radiant or zoned heating — worth asking the builder about specs. East-bench lots fetch a premium for Wasatch views and quick access to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail, while flatter parcels closer to Washington Boulevard tend to price more accessibly and put you walking distance to shopping and the South Ogden Nature Park. Inventory turns over quickly given how few new homes come to market here at any given time. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently available and what stage of construction each home is in.
May 2026 · South Ogden market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in South Ogden right now.
Median sale
$394,450
20 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
20 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
53
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About new construction homes in South Ogden.
Where is most of the new construction happening in South Ogden? ▾
South Ogden is largely built out, so new construction tends to be infill projects, teardown rebuilds, and small townhome or single-family pockets on the east bench near Skyline Drive and around the 40th Street corridor. You'll see occasional new builds in the hills above Burch Creek and near the Ogden Country Club as older lots get redeveloped. Larger subdivisions are more common in neighboring Washington Terrace, Uintah, and South Weber.
What do new construction homes in South Ogden typically cost? ▾
Most new builds run from the high $400s for townhomes and entry single-family up into the $700s-$900s for custom homes on the east bench with Wasatch views. Bench lots with unobstructed views of Mount Ogden carry a noticeable premium over flatland infill closer to Washington Boulevard.
Are builders offering rate buydowns or incentives right now? ▾
Yes — with rates still elevated, most builders in the Ogden area are offering 2-1 buydowns, closing cost credits, or appliance packages rather than cutting base price. Incentives change month to month, so it's worth asking what's on the table when a specific home is written up.
What school district serves new construction in South Ogden? ▾
South Ogden is in the Weber School District, with most homes feeding into Burch Creek or Country View Elementary, South Ogden Junior High, and Bonneville High School. A small slice on the western edge sits in Ogden School District, so confirm boundaries on the exact address before writing an offer.
How long is the commute from South Ogden to Salt Lake or Hill Air Force Base? ▾
Hill AFB is about 15-20 minutes south via I-15, which is why a lot of new construction buyers here are military or defense contractors. Downtown Salt Lake runs roughly 45 minutes off-peak, and FrontRunner from Ogden Station adds a rail option for SLC commuters.
Can I still customize finishes on a new build, or are these mostly spec homes? ▾
It depends on the stage. Homes already framed or drywalled are typically sold as spec with finishes locked in. Lots still in the pre-construction or foundation stage usually allow you to pick cabinets, flooring, counters, and sometimes floor plan tweaks — the listings below note construction stage where the builder has shared it.