Homes for sale in Summit County, Utah

Cities in Summit County

Every Summit County city Nicki covers, each with its own market notes, lifestyle guide, and FAQs.

Frequently asked questions

Is Park City in Summit County?

Yes. Park City, Deer Valley, Canyons Village, and the Snyderville Basin (Kimball Junction, Pinebrook, Jeremy Ranch, Promontory) are all in Summit County. The county also includes Coalville, Kamas, and Oakley on the rural east side. Heber City and Midway, just south over the hill, are in Wasatch County, which matters for schools, taxes, and nightly-rental rules.

How much do homes cost in Summit County?

Summit County is Utah's most expensive market. Condos in Kimball Junction and Prospector start around $600K, Park City single-family homes median around $1.85M, Snyderville Basin neighborhoods like Pinebrook and Jeremy Ranch run $1.2M-$2.5M, and ski-in/ski-out homes in Deer Valley and Empire Pass trade from $3M to $20M+. Prices roughly doubled between 2019 and 2022 and have held near those levels since.

Why is Park City so expensive?

Two of the top ski resorts in North America, a 35-minute drive to a major international airport, a strict growth boundary that limits new construction, and a buyer pool that is national rather than local. Park City competes with Aspen, Vail, and Jackson Hole for second-home buyers, and Utah's low property taxes and income tax make it comparatively attractive. Limited developable land inside the city means demand consistently outruns supply.

Can you buy a short-term rental in Park City?

In some neighborhoods, yes. Nightly rentals are allowed in many resort-zoned areas near Park City Mountain, Deer Valley, and Canyons Village, and generally prohibited in most residential neighborhoods of the Snyderville Basin and parts of Old Town. Park City requires a business license and collects transient room tax, and HOA rules add another layer. Because the zoning decides whether an investment pencils, I confirm nightly-rental eligibility on every property before a client writes an offer.

How far is Park City from Salt Lake City?

About 32 miles and 35-45 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City via I-80 through Parleys Canyon, and roughly the same from the Salt Lake City International Airport. Winter storms can slow Parleys considerably, and many Park City residents commute to Salt Lake daily. It is one of the few major ski towns in the country that is a true day trip from a big-city airport.

Park City vs. Deer Valley — what's the difference?

Park City is the town — Main Street, the school district, year-round neighborhoods, and Park City Mountain Resort (skiing and snowboarding, the largest resort in the U.S.). Deer Valley is a ski-only luxury resort on the south side of the same town, known for groomed runs, service, and the highest-end real estate in Utah. Deer Valley homes are almost all ski-in/ski-out or resort-adjacent and priced accordingly; Park City proper has a much wider range, from Old Town condos to Snyderville Basin family homes.