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New Construction Homes for Sale in Roosevelt, Utah
Roosevelt sits in the Uintah Basin about two and a half hours east of Salt Lake City, and new construction here looks different than it does along the Wasatch Front. Lots are bigger, prices per square foot run noticeably lower than Utah County, and builders tend to be regional outfits rather than the national production companies you see in Lehi or Saratoga Springs. Most new builds cluster on the south and west edges of town off 1000 South, 2000 East, and along the Highway 40 corridor toward Ballard, where flat parcels and existing utility runs make development straightforward. Expect ranch-style and two-story floor plans on quarter-acre to full-acre lots, three-car garages as a near-default, and finished basements that take advantage of the basin's deep frost line.
The buyer pool here is driven by the oil and gas industry, Ute Tribe employment, Uintah Basin Healthcare, and Duchesne County School District, so builders price toward working families rather than second-home shoppers. Summers hit the 90s and winters drop well below zero with serious inversion, which is why you'll see better-than-code insulation packages, high-efficiency furnaces, and oversized garages for trucks and gear standard on most new spec homes. Septic and well are still common on the outskirts; in-town builds tie into Roosevelt city utilities. If you're trading a Wasatch Front commute for basin life, the math on a brand-new four-bedroom out here often surprises people. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently being built or recently completed.
May 2026 · Roosevelt market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Roosevelt right now.
Median sale
$345,000
9 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
6 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
93.6%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
46
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About new construction homes in Roosevelt.
What do new construction homes in Roosevelt typically cost? ▾
Most new builds in Roosevelt run from the upper $300s to the mid $500s depending on size, lot, and whether the basement is finished. That generally buys 1,800 to 3,200 finished square feet on a larger lot than you'd get for the same money in Heber or Vernal's nicer subdivisions.
Who are the main builders working in Roosevelt right now? ▾
The market is dominated by local and regional builders out of the Uintah Basin rather than the big national production companies. Many homes are also semi-custom builds put up by independent contractors on owner-purchased lots, which means floor plans and finish levels vary more than in a typical Wasatch Front subdivision.
Are new homes in Roosevelt on city water and sewer or well and septic? ▾
It depends on location. Builds inside Roosevelt city limits and in the closer-in subdivisions tie into municipal water and sewer. Properties on the outskirts toward Ballard, Neola, or Myton are often on private well and septic, which affects both purchase cost and long-term maintenance budgeting.
How long does it take to build a new home here? ▾
Spec homes already under construction typically close 30 to 90 days from contract. A true custom build from breaking ground generally runs six to nine months, though winter weather in the basin can stretch that timeline if foundation work falls in January or February.
Do new construction homes in Roosevelt come with warranties? ▾
Yes. Most builders offer a standard one-year workmanship warranty, two years on mechanical systems like HVAC and plumbing, and ten years on major structural components. Confirm the specific warranty terms in writing before closing, since coverage varies by builder.
Is financing different for new construction out here? ▾
Conventional and FHA loans both work on completed spec homes. For true ground-up custom builds, you'll typically need a construction-to-permanent loan, and a few local lenders in Vernal and Roosevelt specialize in these and understand basin appraisals better than out-of-area banks.