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55+ Community Homes for Sale in South Jordan, Utah
South Jordan has quietly become one of the Salt Lake Valley's most livable cities for buyers aged 55 and older, and the demand for age-restricted communities here reflects that. Sitting about 18 miles south of downtown Salt Lake City along the I-15 corridor, South Jordan pairs easy freeway access with a noticeably quieter pace than its neighbors to the north. Retailers, medical offices, and Intermountain Health facilities are all within a short drive, and the Daybreak master-planned community — which spans a large portion of the city — includes neighborhoods specifically designed for active adults who want walkable streets, a community lake, and organized social programming without the chaos of an all-ages subdivision. Winters are real here: South Jordan sits at roughly 4,400 feet elevation and sees meaningful snow from December through February, so single-level floor plans and low-maintenance exteriors are features buyers in this category prioritize heavily.
Price points in South Jordan's 55+ communities generally run from the mid-$400,000s for attached townhomes and paired patio homes up to the low-$700,000s for larger detached single-family homes with upgraded finishes. HOA fees in these communities typically cover exterior landscaping and some amenity access, which is a meaningful trade-off for buyers who want to simplify home ownership without leaving the valley they've lived in for decades. Most communities require at least one resident to be 55 or older and prohibit permanent occupants under 18, though guest policies vary by community — worth confirming before you write an offer. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
June 2026 · South Jordan market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in South Jordan right now.
Median sale
$663,950
104 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.8%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
512
active + pending
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Common questions
About 55+ community homes in South Jordan.
Which 55+ communities exist in South Jordan? ▾
Sun City at Daybreak is the largest and best-known age-restricted neighborhood in the city, with several hundred single-level homes built around its own clubhouse, pickleball courts, indoor pool, and walking trails. A handful of smaller pockets within Daybreak and a few private townhome enclaves also carry age restrictions, but Sun City accounts for the bulk of active listings.
What price range should I expect for a 55+ home here? ▾
Most Sun City at Daybreak homes trade in the mid $500Ks to low $800Ks depending on square footage, finish level, and lot. Casita-style attached homes sit at the lower end; detached homes with basements, three-car garages, or backing the open space sit higher. Resale inventory typically moves faster than the broader South Jordan market because the buyer pool is national.
Are there HOA fees, and what do they cover? ▾
Yes — Sun City homeowners pay both the Daybreak master HOA and a Sun City sub-association fee, which together generally run $200–$300 per month. That covers front-yard landscaping, the private clubhouse and amenities, all Daybreak community features (Oquirrh Lake, trails, community pools), and exterior maintenance on some attached product.
Do all residents have to be 55 or older? ▾
At least one occupant of the home must be 55+, and federal HOPA rules allow up to 20% of homes to have a younger qualifying occupant. No one under 19 can live in the home full-time. Spouses, partners, and visiting grandchildren are welcome under the standard guest policies.
What's nearby for healthcare and daily errands? ▾
Intermountain Riverton Hospital is about 10 minutes south, and the new Mountain Point Medical Center sits just off Bangerter. Mountain View Village, District shopping, Costco, Harmons, and the Daybreak TRAX line are all within a 5–10 minute drive, and SLC International is roughly 25 minutes via Mountain View Corridor.
How is winter access and snow removal handled? ▾
South Jordan sits at about 4,400 feet and gets real winters — snow happens, but storms typically clear within a day. Sun City handles snow removal on private streets and driveways for most homes, which is a major draw for buyers downsizing from properties where they shoveled themselves for 30 years.