Photo: User:JerAnderson · Public domain347 homes sold in Cottonwood Heights in the last year, at a typical $777K
About one sale in 6 is a condo. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Cottonwood Heights homes are listed.
Every place Cottonwood Heights homes are listed, in one stop
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11% of Cottonwood Heights’ sales are condos, at $533K less than a house
294 houses and 38 condos sold in the year to May 2026. Houses sell faster and draw more bidding wars.
typical sale · 294 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $286UT $247
- Days to sell
- 37
- Sold over asking
- 26%
- Listings with a price cut
- 38%
typical sale · 38 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $330UT $403
- Days to sell
- 65
- Sold over asking
- 8%
- Listings with a price cut
- 31%
Multi-family (2–4 units): 3 sold, typical $1.4M
Townhouses: 20 sold, typical $666K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
Fewer homes sell than before 2021, at twice the 2016 price
347 sales in the last year, against 552 in 2020 and a low of 306 in 2024. The typical sale went from $362K in 2016 to $777K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $800K buys in Cottonwood Heights
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Bidding wars in Cottonwood Heights are back to pre-pandemic levels, with about as many homes for sale
We read every month of Cottonwood Heights’ home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 347 sales.
If you’re buying in Cottonwood Heights
- Shop in August. It brings about 52 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (29% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 98.4% of the list price on average; 21% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 38% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 42 days.
Spring brings the homes; summer brings the bidding wars
May has the most new listings (about 60 a month), but June is the most competitive: 37% of June sales close over asking. July and August offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (33%). November has the least competition (19%) but only about 26 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and about like Utah as a whole
| Cottonwood Heights now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | UT now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 21% | 26% | 57% | 19% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 38% | 47% | 68% | 26% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 98.4% | 98.8% | 102.8% | 98.7% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 42 | 28 | 11 | 57 |
84 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 3 times the 2021 low (28), about the 2017–19 level and well under 2014’s 181.
Since 2019, houses are up 65%, condos 39%
A house typically sold for $833K in the year to May 2026 (294 sales), a condo for $301K (38).
Median sale price, weighted by sales each month. Years with fewer than 4 sales of a type are left out.
Cottonwood Heights ranks 41st of 97 busy Utah markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. Cottonwood Heights is in the middle of the pack.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Cottonwood Heights home costs about $4,393 a month
Price: Cottonwood Heights’ typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Cottonwood Heights’ 0.5% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Cottonwood Heights is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in May
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 17.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $777K home, about $4,070 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Cottonwood Heights, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Cottonwood HeightsTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Cottonwood Heights.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Sandy, White City, Midvale and Murray sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Cottonwood Heights, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy | 811 | $676K | $262 | 25% | 39 |
| Millcreek | 693 | $652K | $319 | 21% | 44 |
| Murray | 490 | $534K | $263 | 23% | 46 |
| Holladay | 388 | $820K | $332 | 19% | 41 |
| Midvale | 367 | $488K | $261 | 19% | 45 |
| Cottonwood Heights | 347 | $777K | $296 | 21% | 42 |
| White City | 60 | $514K | $261 | 31% | 33 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Cottonwood Heights
What do homes sell for in Cottonwood Heights, UT?
347 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $777K, $296 a square foot. Houses sold for about $833K, condos for about $301K in the year to May 2026.
Is Cottonwood Heights a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 109 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 29 sold, about 3.8 months of supply. Buyers paid 98.4% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Cottonwood Heights?
May brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Cottonwood Heights?
About 0.5% of a home’s value a year. On a $777K home that’s near $4,070.
Where can I see homes for sale in Cottonwood Heights?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Cottonwood Heights’ MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Cottonwood Heights.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).