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Gated Community Homes for Sale in Tooele, Utah
Gated communities in Tooele are a smaller slice of the market than what you'll see in Draper or St. George, but they do exist — and they tend to cluster around the newer master-planned pockets on the south and east sides of town, plus a few private enclaves up against the Oquirrh foothills. Tooele itself sits about 35 minutes west of Salt Lake City via I-80, and the appeal for gated-home buyers here is usually a mix of lower price-per-square-foot than the Salt Lake Valley, bigger lots, and quieter streets without giving up a reasonable commute to the airport, Lake Point, or the Kennecott corridor. Median home prices in Tooele generally run well below comparable gated product in Salt Lake or Utah County, which is a big reason buyers from the valley keep looking west.
What "gated" actually means here varies. Some Tooele subdivisions have a true controlled-access entry with a code or fob; others are private-road HOAs with a gate that's more about defining the community than hard security. Lot sizes range from standard suburban parcels in newer developments to half-acre-plus properties closer to the bench, and a handful of equestrian-friendly gated tracts show up on acreage south toward Erda and Stansbury Park. HOA dues, road maintenance responsibilities, and whether the gate is staffed or automated all swing the monthly cost picture, so it's worth reading the CC&Rs carefully. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
June 2026 · Tooele market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Tooele right now.
Median sale
$400,000
52 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.8%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
205
active + pending
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Common questions
About gated community homes in Tooele.
How many gated communities are actually in Tooele? ▾
Tooele has a limited number of true gated subdivisions — far fewer than you'd find in the Salt Lake Valley or Washington County. Most options are newer developments built in the last 10-15 years, plus a few private-road acreage communities near Erda and the Oquirrh foothills. Inventory turns over slowly, so the list of active gated listings is usually short at any given time.
What do HOA dues typically run in Tooele's gated neighborhoods? ▾
Dues vary widely depending on what the HOA covers. Communities with private roads, gate maintenance, and shared landscaping commonly run $75-$200/month, while acreage communities with just a gate and minimal common areas can be under $50. Always ask what's included — snow removal on private roads is a real expense out here given Tooele Valley winters.
Is the gate usually staffed or automated? ▾
In Tooele, almost all gated communities use automated access — a keypad code, clicker, or call box — rather than a staffed guardhouse. Staffed entries are essentially nonexistent at this price point in the area. If 24/7 manned security is a requirement, you'll likely need to look at higher-end communities in Draper, Holladay, or Park City.
Are gated homes in Tooele a good value compared to Salt Lake County? ▾
Generally yes, on a price-per-square-foot basis. Buyers regularly find newer construction on larger lots in Tooele for noticeably less than comparable gated product in Herriman, South Jordan, or Draper. The trade-off is the commute — figure 35-50 minutes to downtown SLC depending on traffic through Lake Point.
Do any gated communities here allow horses or larger acreage? ▾
A few do, particularly south of town toward Erda and on the bench areas where lot sizes run from half an acre up to 5+ acres. These are typically private-road communities rather than tightly-controlled gated subdivisions, and CC&Rs vary on livestock, outbuildings, and arena setbacks. Check the specific community's rules before assuming horses are permitted.
What's the commute like from a gated Tooele neighborhood to Salt Lake City? ▾
Most gated subdivisions in Tooele put you 35-45 minutes from downtown SLC and roughly 30 minutes from the Salt Lake airport via I-80. Morning eastbound traffic through Lake Point can add 10-15 minutes during peak hours. UTA also runs commuter bus service from Tooele to the valley if you'd rather not drive every day.