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New Construction Homes for Sale in Bicknell, Utah
Bicknell sits at about 7,100 feet in Wayne County along Highway 24, roughly 20 minutes west of Capitol Reef National Park and a long two-and-a-half hours from the nearest interstate. It's a small ranching town — well under 400 residents — surrounded by the Fremont River valley, the Aquarius Plateau, and Fishlake National Forest. New construction here is rare and tends to mean one of two things: a custom home built on a few acres by a regional contractor, or a modest infill build on a town lot. There are no large tract developments, no HOAs running production builders, and no model-home offices to walk through. When a new build does come on the MLS, it usually represents months of planning around well rights, septic, propane, and material hauls from Richfield.
Buyers drawn to a brand-new home in Bicknell are typically after the combination of altitude, dark skies, public-land access, and proximity to Capitol Reef without paying Moab or Park City prices. Winters are real — snow, single-digit nights, and a short growing season — so insulation packages, heat sources, and roof design matter more here than in Southern Utah's red rock towns. Lot selection also matters: irrigation shares, mountain views toward Boulder and Thousand Lake, and setback from Highway 24 all change the long-term feel of a property. Browse the active new-construction listings below to see what's currently available in and around Bicknell.
April 2026 · Bicknell market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Bicknell right now.
Median sale
$310,000
1 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
9 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.4%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
3
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About new construction homes in Bicknell.
How much new construction actually happens in Bicknell? ▾
Very little. Bicknell is an unincorporated-feeling town of roughly 300 people in Wayne County, and most years see only a handful of new builds — often custom homes on acreage rather than tract subdivisions. Inventory turns over slowly, so when a new build hits the MLS it's worth a serious look.
What does new construction typically cost here? ▾
Pricing varies widely with lot size and finish level, but recent new builds in the Bicknell–Loa–Lyman corridor have generally landed in the $400K–$700K range, with larger acreage or view properties higher. Build costs are elevated by the haul distance for materials from Richfield or Cedar City.
Are there any active subdivisions or developers in the area? ▾
Wayne County doesn't have large production builders the way Washington or Utah counties do. Most new homes are built by small regional contractors on individually owned lots, often for owner-occupants or second-home buyers. Expect to negotiate directly with the builder rather than walk a model home.
Will a new build have municipal water and sewer? ▾
Bicknell town has a culinary water system, but septic is common on larger lots outside the town core. Verify water shares, septic permits, and well rights with Wayne County before going under contract — these details meaningfully affect both build cost and resale.
How's the internet and utility situation for a newly built home? ▾
Fiber has reached parts of Wayne County through regional providers, and most new builds wire for it during construction. Natural gas is not available in Bicknell, so new homes typically run on propane, electric heat pumps, or a combination, with wood stoves common as backup.
Is Bicknell a realistic full-time location or more of a second-home market? ▾
Both. The town supports year-round residents working in agriculture, education, tourism, and remote jobs, and Wayne High School is right in town. It's also a growing second-home market for buyers wanting proximity to Capitol Reef, roughly 20 minutes east on Highway 24.