Which builders build new homes in Santaquin, Utah?

Ivory Homes, Meritage Homes, D.R. Horton, and LGI Homes all have active Santaquin communities, alongside dozens of regional and custom builders. Across the Santaquin area there are roughly 60 new home communities and 37 builders currently selling.

How much does a new construction home cost in Santaquin?

New construction in Santaquin currently runs from about $312,900 for the smallest townhome floorplans to roughly $1.48M for large custom homes, with home sizes between about 1,228 and 5,889 square feet. Meritage and Ivory both offer entry plans in the $400,000s and larger bench homes near and above $890,000.

Where is the new construction in Santaquin located?

Most new Santaquin construction is on the benches west and southwest of the historic center, concentrated in Summit Ridge and its sub-communities, plus Apple Hollow, Foothill Village, Silver Oaks, and The Orchards. These areas were chosen for their valley and Utah Lake views.

Should I use my own agent when buying new construction?

Yes — the on-site sales representative at a model home works for the builder, not for you. Bringing your own agent to the first visit costs you nothing extra and preserves your representation on price, upgrades, lot premiums, closing incentives, and inspection. Most builders require your agent to be present at initial registration.

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Santaquin has roughly 60 active new home communities and about 37 builders selling, with new construction priced from around $312,900 to $1.48M and floorplans between 1,228 and 5,889 square feet.

More new homes are being built in Santaquin than in almost any comparable city in south Utah County. The benches west and southwest of the historic center have the land, the views, and the I-15 access, and builders have moved in accordingly. For a buyer that means real choice — and real risk of overpaying, because base prices and final prices are very different numbers.

Who is building in Santaquin

The national and regional names currently selling in Santaquin include:

Ivory Homes

Utah’s largest homebuilder. Santaquin offerings range from three-bedroom plans around $441,700 and 1,353–2,037 sq ft, up to bench communities starting near $895,000 with six- and seven-bedroom plans between 4,030 and 5,254 sq ft.

Meritage Homes

Known for energy-efficiency packages built into the base spec. Santaquin plans start around $402,990 for 1,557–1,982 sq ft two- to four-bedroom homes, with larger communities starting near $989,900 for 2,773–4,185 sq ft.

D.R. Horton

Builder of Summit Ridge Towns, a townhome community with 3–4 bedroom, 2–2.5 bath floorplans and two-car garages — one of the more accessible entry points into a new Santaquin home.

LGI Homes

Builder of The Vistas at Summit Ridge, positioned against the Wasatch foothills with an emphasis on included upgrades rather than an options list.

Lennar

Active in Santaquin with townhome and single-family product, marketed around an “everything’s included” approach that bundles appliances and finish packages into the base price rather than a design-centre upsell.

Beyond these, dozens of regional and custom builders operate here, particularly on larger bench lots and rural parcels where buyers bring their own plans.

Santaquin townhomes for sale

Townhomes are the fastest-growing segment of Santaquin new construction and the cheapest way into a brand-new home here — typically 3–4 bedrooms, 2–2.5 baths, and a two-car garage, starting in the low $300,000s. D.R. Horton’s Summit Ridge Towns and Lennar’s Santaquin townhome product are the two names buyers ask about most, with Apple Hollow adding cottage-style homes and townhouses in the same price band.

They suit first-time buyers, downsizers, and anyone who wants the mountain views without a half-acre of yard to irrigate. The trade-offs are HOA dues, shared walls, and smaller lots — worth weighing against a resale single-family home at a similar monthly payment.

Where the new communities are

New Santaquin construction is concentrated in a handful of master-planned areas: Summit Ridge and its sub-communities including Summit Ridge Hills, Summit Ridge Towns, and The Vistas at Summit Ridge; Apple Hollow, a newer community of single-family cottage homes and townhouses; and Foothill Village, Silver Oaks, and The Orchards. Most sit on the elevated benches for the Utah Valley and Utah Lake views.

What builders do not put on the price sheet

An advertised “from” price is the base plan on a base lot with base finishes. The number you actually close at usually includes several of these:

Lot premium — view, corner, and cul-de-sac lots carry five-figure premiums.
Structural options — basement, third car bay, extended great room, and covered deck must be chosen before the slab.
Design center upgrades — flooring, cabinets, and countertops, where budgets most often run over.
Landscaping — many Santaquin builders deliver front-yard only, leaving the back to you.
Window coverings, fencing, and appliances — frequently excluded entirely.

Bring your own agent to the first visit

The representative in the model home is paid by the builder. Registering with your own agent on your first visit costs you nothing and keeps someone on your side of the table for lot selection, upgrade negotiation, closing-cost incentives, financing concessions, and the independent inspections that new homes still need. Most builders require your agent to be present at that first registration — after that, it is usually too late.

We track which Santaquin builders are offering incentives in the current quarter, which phases are releasing lots, and which quick-move-in homes have been sitting. Ask before you register at a model.

New Construction Homes in Santaquin, Utah