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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Sundance, Utah
Acreage properties in Sundance are a different animal than anything else on the Wasatch Back. Tucked into Provo Canyon at the base of Mount Timpanogos, the community sits at roughly 6,000 feet, surrounded by national forest, aspen groves, and the ski runs that Robert Redford turned into a year-round arts-and-recreation enclave back in 1969. Land here is genuinely scarce — the Forest Service owns most of what you can see, which means privately held parcels of one acre or more carry real long-term value. Most acreage homes cluster along the North Fork Road corridor, near Stewart Falls trailhead, or on the upper benches looking back toward Cascade Mountain.
Buyers looking at acreage in Sundance are usually after privacy, quiet, and direct trail access rather than pasture or hobby-farm use — the terrain is steep, wooded, and snow-loaded for five months of the year, so think mountain estate rather than equestrian ranch. Mature pines, seasonal creeks, and zero light pollution come standard. The trade-offs are well-and-septic systems, propane heat, snow-management costs, and a 25-minute drive down the canyon to Orem for groceries or a 45-minute run to Salt Lake International. For buyers who want that mix, nothing else in Utah quite duplicates it. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market, and reach out if you'd like background on a specific parcel's water rights or build envelope.
May 2026 · Sundance market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Sundance right now.
Median sale
$820,000
1 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
50 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
96.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
8
active + pending
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in Sundance.
How much land typically comes with an acreage property in Sundance? ▾
Most acreage parcels in the Sundance area run from 1 to 5 acres, with a smaller set of legacy holdings on North Fork Road and along Stewart Falls drainages stretching to 10+ acres. Larger tracts are rare because much of the surrounding land is Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest and cannot be subdivided. When a true multi-acre parcel comes up, it usually moves quickly.
Can I build a barn, keep horses, or add outbuildings on Sundance acreage? ▾
It depends on the underlying Utah County zoning and any North Fork Special Service District or HOA covenants tied to the parcel. Some properties along Provo Canyon's upper reaches allow horses and detached shops; others sit inside Sundance Resort's covenants, which restrict outbuildings to preserve the wooded character. Always pull the recorded CC&Rs and check setback rules before writing an offer.
What should I know about wells, septic, and utilities on these properties? ▾
Most acreage homes outside the resort core run on private wells and septic systems because municipal water and sewer don't extend up the canyon. Natural gas service is limited, so propane and wood-burning stoves are common for heat. Buyers should budget for a well flow test, septic inspection, and a power reliability check given winter outages from heavy snow.
Is winter access an issue for acreage homes up Provo Canyon? ▾
SR-92 (the Alpine Loop) closes above Sundance from roughly late October through late May, but the main canyon road (US-189) and the road into Sundance Resort stay open and plowed year-round. Driveways on larger parcels can be long and steep, so most owners run a plow truck or contract with a local service. Four-wheel drive is essentially required from November through April.
How does Sundance acreage compare in price to nearby Heber or Midway? ▾
Sundance acreage typically commands a premium over comparable land in Heber Valley because inventory is so limited and the forest-surrounded setting can't be replicated. Expect entry pricing in the high $1Ms for a modest cabin on a few acres, with custom homes on larger parcels running $3M–$8M+. Heber and Midway offer more acreage options at lower per-acre prices but without the canyon-and-aspen setting.
How many acreage listings does Sundance usually have active at one time? ▾
Inventory is thin — often just a handful of qualifying properties on the MLS at any given moment, and sometimes zero. The active list below reflects what's currently available; if nothing fits, it's worth saving a search since new listings in this pocket are infrequent but do turn over seasonally.