Paris, Utah · Characteristics
New Construction Homes for Sale in Paris, Utah
Paris sits in the Bear Lake Valley up in Rich County, about a 2.5-hour drive north of Salt Lake City and just a few minutes from the turquoise water of Bear Lake. This is small-town Utah at roughly 5,980 feet elevation — population hovering around 300, a historic 1889 LDS tabernacle anchoring the main street, and Paris Canyon climbing into the Cache National Forest right out the back door. New construction here is genuinely rare; most of the housing stock is older homes on generous lots, so when builders do break ground it's typically on parcels with room to breathe, mountain or valley views, and the kind of acreage you can't find along the Wasatch Front. Winters are real — expect heavy snow and single-digit nights — so newer builds with current insulation codes, efficient furnaces, and properly sized roofs are a meaningful upgrade over century-old farmhouses.
Buyers looking at new construction in Paris are usually after a primary residence with space and quiet, a Bear Lake-area second home within a 10-minute drive of Paris Beach and the marinas in Garden City, or a build with an ADU for family and rental flexibility during the summer raspberry-and-boating season. Lots often allow horses, outbuildings, and detached shops, which is a big part of the appeal. Prices vary widely based on acreage and finish level, but you'll generally find more square footage per dollar than in Logan or Cache Valley. Browse the active listings below, and reach out if you'd like a closer look at any of these properties.
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