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Sundance, Utah

New Construction Homes for Sale in Sundance, Utah

Sundance sits at roughly 6,100 feet on the back side of Mount Timpanogos, tucked into Provo Canyon about 25 minutes from Orem and just under an hour from Salt Lake City International. New construction here is rare on purpose — the resort community and surrounding North Fork canyon land have strict design guidelines, limited buildable parcels, and a culture that favors timber, stone, and low-impact siting over tract development. When ground does break, it's typically a custom mountain home on an acre or more, with covenants that push for natural materials, dark-sky compliant lighting, and rooflines that handle real snow loads (Sundance averages 300+ inches a winter).

Buyers shopping new builds in Sundance are usually after ski-in access or proximity to the lift, hiking out the back door into the Mount Timpanogos Wilderness, and a primary or second home that holds its character decades later. Expect price points well into the multi-million range, propane heat (no natural gas service up the canyon in most pockets), well and septic on many lots, and build timelines stretched by the short construction season — frost can hit by October. Robert Redford's original vision still shapes what gets approved, so cookie-cutter modern farmhouses don't tend to make it through architectural review. Browse the active new construction listings below to see what's currently on the market, and reach out if you'd like a look at pre-listing builds or available lots that haven't hit the MLS yet.

June 2026 · Sundance market

Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Sundance right now.

Full Sundance market report
Median sale
$4,900,000
3 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
8 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.2%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
15
active + pending

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Active listings

Common questions

About new construction homes in Sundance.

How much new construction is actually available in Sundance?

Inventory is consistently thin — often just a handful of completed new builds and a small number of lots with approved plans at any given time. Most new homes are custom and sell through private channels or list briefly before going under contract. If nothing shows below, ask about off-market builds in the North Fork area.

What do new construction homes in Sundance typically cost?

Finished new builds generally run from the high $2M range into $8M+ depending on lot, ski access, and square footage. Build costs in the canyon trend higher than the Wasatch Front because of access, snow loads, and the design standards Sundance requires.

Are there design restrictions for building in Sundance?

Yes. The Sundance community has architectural review covenants that emphasize natural materials (timber, stone, weathered metal), muted colors, dark-sky lighting, and roof designs built for heavy snow. Plans go through review before permits, so working with a builder familiar with Sundance is a real advantage.

Do new homes in Sundance have natural gas, or is it propane?

Most properties up the canyon rely on propane for heat, cooking, and fireplaces — natural gas service doesn't extend through much of the Sundance area. Many newer builds also incorporate radiant floor heat and high-efficiency wood or gas stoves as backup.

How long does it take to build a custom home in Sundance?

Plan on 14 to 24 months from groundbreak to certificate of occupancy. The construction season is shorter than the valley — concrete and excavation generally pause from late fall through spring — and material delivery up Provo Canyon adds logistics time.

Can you ski-in/ski-out from new homes in Sundance?

A limited number of lots and homes have direct ski access to Sundance Mountain Resort's trail system, and those carry a meaningful price premium. Most new builds are within a short drive or shuttle ride of the lifts rather than true ski-in/ski-out — worth confirming lot-by-lot.