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New Construction Homes for Sale in Gunnison, Utah
Gunnison sits in the middle of Sanpete County along US-89, about two hours south of Salt Lake and 45 minutes from Manti. It's a small agricultural town of roughly 3,500 people where new construction tends to happen in pockets — a handful of spec homes from local builders, owner-builds on inherited family lots, and occasional small subdivisions on the edges of town where alfalfa fields get re-platted. Lot sizes here run generous compared to the Wasatch Front: quarter-acre to full-acre parcels are normal, and you can still find new builds that include room for a shop, a garden, or a couple of horses without paying Park City prices. Most new homes in the area come in between $350K and $550K depending on size, finishes, and whether outbuildings are included.
Buyers drawn to newly built homes in Gunnison are usually after a few specific things: lower property taxes than Utah County, quiet streets, proximity to Yuba Reservoir and Palisade State Park, and the kind of square-footage-per-dollar math that no longer works north of Nephi. The trade-off is a smaller labor pool of builders, longer lead times on materials trucked down from the I-15 corridor, and fewer production-builder floor plans to pick from — most work here is done by regional contractors out of Gunnison, Centerfield, and Ephraim. Browse the active new-construction listings below to see what's currently on the market, and check back often since inventory in this part of Sanpete turns over quickly.
May 2026 · Gunnison market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Gunnison right now.
Median sale
$425,000
3 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
90 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
96.2%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
12
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About new construction homes in Gunnison.
How much does new construction cost per square foot in Gunnison? ▾
Most new builds in the Gunnison area pencil out between $180 and $230 per finished square foot, depending on finishes and whether the basement is finished out. Custom builds with higher-end cabinetry, quartz, and detached shops can push past $250. Land is typically purchased separately and adds $40K-$90K depending on lot size and whether utilities are stubbed.
Are there any active subdivisions in Gunnison right now? ▾
Gunnison doesn't have large-scale production subdivisions like you'd see in Saratoga Springs or Washington. Most new homes are spec builds on individual lots or small phased developments of 5-15 homes on the south and west edges of town. Centerfield, just north, also has periodic new construction worth looking at if Gunnison inventory is thin.
Who are the main builders working in Sanpete County? ▾
It's mostly regional outfits — small contractors based in Gunnison, Centerfield, Ephraim, and Manti who do anywhere from 2 to 15 homes per year. National builders haven't moved into Sanpete the way they have along I-15. That means more customization is possible, but you'll want to verify references and check completed projects in person.
What utilities and infrastructure should I expect on a new lot? ▾
In-town Gunnison lots typically have city water, city sewer, and natural gas available at the street. On the outskirts and in unincorporated Sanpete pockets, you may be looking at septic systems, well water or culinary share, and propane instead of natural gas. Always confirm with the city or county before writing an offer on raw land.
How long does a new build typically take from groundbreaking to move-in? ▾
Plan on 7-11 months for a standard custom home in Gunnison, longer if you're building during winter or waiting on specialty materials. Local builders are honest about lead times, but supply chains for windows, trusses, and appliances can still add weeks. Spec homes already framed or drywalled can close in 60-90 days.
Is it cheaper to build new or buy existing in Gunnison? ▾
Existing homes in Gunnison's older neighborhoods often sell in the $250K-$400K range, well below new-build pricing. New construction makes sense if you want a specific floor plan, modern energy efficiency, a larger lot with shop space, or simply don't want to deal with the deferred maintenance common in century-old Sanpete farmhouses.