Luxury Homes for Sale in Sunset, Utah
Sunset is a small Davis County city of roughly 5,000 people tucked between Clearfield, Roy, and Layton, and it is not where most buyers expect to find a luxury market. Housing here is mostly mid-century ramblers and split-levels on quarter-acre lots, with a median sale price well below the county average. That changes what "luxury" means in Sunset. Buyers are typically looking at fully remodeled homes, newer builds on larger lots, or properties with big shops and finished basements that sit at the top of the local price range rather than at Park City or Alpine numbers.
The location is the real draw. Hill Air Force Base is a few minutes away, I-15 and the FrontRunner station in Clearfield put downtown Salt Lake City about 30 minutes south, and Antelope Island and the Great Salt Lake shoreline are close by. Students attend Davis School District schools, and Sunset's parks and neighborhood feel appeal to people who want space without a Salt Lake County price tag. Inventory at the high end is thin, so a single listing can shift what is available. Expect to compare Sunset against nearby Syracuse, Kaysville, and Layton, where larger luxury homes are more common. Browse the active listings below to see what is currently on the market.
September 2026 · Sunset market
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What counts as a luxury home in Sunset? ▾
Sunset is a small Davis County city where most homes sit in the $350K-$500K range, so anything north of about $600K functions as the local luxury tier. At that price you're typically looking at larger lots, fully finished basements, updated kitchens, RV parking, and sometimes shop space — features that are harder to come by on Sunset's older, denser streets.
Why are there so few luxury listings in Sunset compared to nearby cities? ▾
Sunset covers barely one square mile and was largely built out during the Hill Air Force Base expansion years, so the housing stock skews toward mid-century ramblers on modest lots. Buyers wanting larger custom builds usually look one city over in Layton, Kaysville, or the benches above Farmington, which is why Sunset's high-end inventory stays thin.
What do higher-priced Sunset homes usually offer that standard listings don't? ▾
Expect updated interiors, two-car-plus garages, larger fenced yards, and proximity to the quieter west side near the Legacy Parkway corridor. A few of the upper-end properties include outbuildings or shop garages, which appeal to buyers who work on vehicles or need storage that HOAs elsewhere prohibit.
How's the commute from Sunset to Hill AFB or Salt Lake? ▾
Hill Air Force Base is a 10-minute drive via Highway 193, which is a major reason higher-income military and contractor families settle here. Downtown Salt Lake runs about 30-35 minutes via I-15 outside of rush hour, and the Clearfield FrontRunner station is roughly five minutes south.
Are property taxes higher on luxury Sunset homes? ▾
Davis County's effective property tax rate runs around 0.6-0.7% of market value, so a $700K home typically carries a tax bill in the $4,200-$4,900 range. That's noticeably lower than what comparable homes pay in Summit or Salt Lake counties, which is part of the appeal for move-up buyers staying in north Davis.
What should I check before buying an older upper-end home in Sunset? ▾
Many of Sunset's larger homes were built in the 1970s and 80s, so have an inspector look closely at the original electrical panels, sewer laterals, and any additions that may predate current permitting. Also confirm whether the lot is on culinary or secondary water — that distinction affects landscaping costs significantly in summer.