Grantsville
Housing ranges from established homes near the historic center to newer construction on larger lots at the edges of town, including subdivisions like Heritage Farms.
Guide · Tooele County, Utah
New construction in Tooele County
Buying a new home runs on the builder's paperwork and the builder's schedule. This guide covers how that differs from a resale purchase, where building is happening in the valley, and what it means when a home is shown on the Parade of Homes.
How buying new differs from resale
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Spec, under construction, or to-be-built
A spec home is finished or nearly finished and priced as it stands. An under-construction home may still allow some selections. A to-be-built home starts with a lot and a plan, and the timeline runs in months.
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The contract
Many builders use their own purchase agreement instead of the standard Utah form. We go through it with you before you sign: the deposit terms, the change-order process, and what happens if the completion date moves.
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Registering at the model home
Builders' registration policies often require your agent to accompany you on the first visit, so bring us in before you register at the model home. That keeps your own representation in place from the first conversation.
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Selections and allowances
Finishes are priced against allowances, and upgrades add up quickly. We help you sort the upgrades that are hard to change later from the ones that are simpler to do after closing.
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Inspections
Two common inspection points on a new build are pre-drywall and final. A new home still deserves an independent inspection; a builder warranty covers repairs, but it does not replace a second set of eyes.
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Walkthrough and warranty
Before closing you walk the home with the builder and list anything unfinished. After closing, keep the warranty paperwork and the punch list together so nothing gets lost.
Where building is happening
Newer subdivisions and builder lots are concentrated in four areas. Each links to the area guide.
Erda
Homes in Erda tend to sit on larger lots, with a rural, open character compared with the more compact neighborhoods elsewhere in the valley.
Stansbury Park
The community is largely planned residential development of varying ages, with homes arranged around the lake, parks, and the golf course.
Tooele
You will find a wide mix here — older homes near the center of town, mid-century neighborhoods, and newer subdivisions on the benches and edges of the city.
What the Parade of Homes means
The Salt Lake Parade of Homes is the Salt Lake Home Builders Association's annual showcase of new homes. The 2026 Parade was the 80th anniversary edition and ran July 31 through August 15.
Homes on the Parade are shown finished and furnished, so a Parade listing is one you can see complete, with the builder's selections already made. It also means the home has been open to the public, which is worth knowing when you compare it with a home that has only been shown privately.
Parade details: Salt Lake Home Builders Association.
Our current Parade listing
Parade Home #29$1,299,000
521 E Gilmour St
Grantsville
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521 E Gilmour St in Grantsville is a custom estate in the Heritage Farms subdivision, built by Heritage Homes on the Nunley plan and shown as Home #29 in the 2026 Salt Lake Parade of Homes. It has seven bedrooms and five bathrooms, and includes a separate-entrance basement apartment. Listed at $1,299,000.
Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed; buyer to verify all figures.
Questions about buying new
Do I need my own agent to buy new construction?
The sales agent at the model home works for the builder. Your own agent represents you, and builders' registration policies usually require that your agent be with you or named on your first visit.
Can the price be negotiated?
It depends on the builder and on how much inventory they are carrying. Builders often move on upgrades, closing costs, or financing incentives before they move on the list price.
How long does a to-be-built home take?
It depends on the builder, the plan, and the season. Ask for the builder's current schedule in writing, and plan for the completion date to move.
Should I inspect a brand-new home?
Yes. An independent inspection at pre-drywall and at final catches items the builder's own checks can miss, and it gives you a documented list for the warranty period.