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New Listings in Brian Head, Utah
Brian Head sits at just under 10,000 feet in the Markagunt Plateau, making it the highest-elevation town in Utah and one of the few places in the state where new MLS activity is driven almost entirely by ski-and-summer demand rather than primary residences. Most fresh listings here are condos at Cedar Breaks Lodge, Grand Lodge, or the Steam Engine and Bear Flat subdivisions, plus the occasional cabin off Aspen Drive or Hunter Ridge. Inventory turns over in waves — sellers tend to list in late spring once roads clear and again in early fall ahead of ski season, so new-to-market homes often cluster around those windows rather than trickling in evenly month to month.
Pricing in Brian Head runs the full spread: studio ski condos can show up under $200K, two- and three-bedroom townhomes typically land in the $350K–$650K range, and standalone cabins with garages and snow-shedding metal roofs push past $800K. Buyers looking at brand-new listings should pay close attention to HOA dues (they're high here because of snow removal and shared heating systems), short-term rental status with the town, and whether the property is on municipal water or a private well. With the resort about 3.5 hours from Salt Lake and 30 minutes from Cedar City, most shoppers are weighing the place as a second home or rental rather than a full-time address. Browse the active listings below to see what just came on the market.
May 2026 · Brian Head market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Brian Head right now.
Median sale
$490,000
6 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
55 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
94.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
60
active + pending
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Common questions
About new listings in Brian Head.
How often do new listings hit the market in Brian Head? ▾
Brian Head is a small resort town with roughly 100-150 active listings at any given time, so new inventory trickles in rather than floods. Expect a handful of new listings per week during peak spring and early summer, with a secondary bump in fall as owners decide whether to hold through another ski season. Sign up for alerts if you want them the day they hit the MLS — cabins under $400K and ski-in/ski-out units move fast.
What types of properties show up as new listings here? ▾
The mix is heavy on condos at Cedar Breaks Lodge, Grand Lodge, and Steam Engine, plus A-frame cabins and mountain homes in Bear Flat, Aspen Meadows, and the Navajo Ridge area. Lot sales are common too — Brian Head still has buildable parcels in the $40K-$120K range. True single-family homes over 2,500 sq ft are the rarest segment and usually the priciest.
Why do new listings in Brian Head move faster in some seasons? ▾
Buyers tour heaviest in July-September when Highway 143 is fully open and the drive from Las Vegas or St. George is easy. Winter showings happen but require snow tires and flexibility — sellers who list in October-November often sit until spring unless priced sharply. New summer listings tend to get multiple looks within the first two weeks.
Are most new listings primary residences or second homes? ▾
The vast majority are second homes or short-term rental investments. Brian Head sits at 9,800 feet, has under 100 full-time residents, and the closest grocery store is 30 minutes down the canyon in Parowan. New listings are almost always marketed to weekend owners from Las Vegas (3 hours), St. George (1.5 hours), and the Wasatch Front (3.5 hours).
Can I use a new listing as a short-term rental? ▾
Yes — Brian Head is one of the most STR-friendly towns in Utah, and many new listings are sold with existing rental history and bookings on the books. The town requires a business license and transient room tax registration, but there is no cap on nightly rentals like you see in Park City or Moab. Ask the listing agent for trailing 12-month revenue before writing an offer.
What should I check on a Brian Head listing that buyers from lower elevations miss? ▾
Snow load ratings on the roof, heat-tape on pipes, and whether the HOA plows to the door or just to the road. Also confirm the water and sewer connection — some outlying cabins are on cisterns and septic. At 9,800 feet, deferred maintenance shows up fast, so a thorough inspection by someone who works the mountain regularly is worth the trip.