Deer Crest is a private, gated community on the eastern slopes of Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah. Approximately 100 single-family home sites occupy roughly 600 acres, with most lots oriented east toward Jordanelle Reservoir and the Uinta Mountains. Custom estates have sold for $8 million to $18.75 million in recent transactions, on lots ranging from 0.50 to 2.54 acres.
This page covers only single-family detached homes. For condominiums and lots within the gate, use the navigation below.
Community Overview
The Deer Crest Master Association operates a 24-hour staffed gatehouse and manages private roads, snow removal, and trail grooming across the community. No public vehicle traffic is permitted inside the gate. Downtown Park City and Old Town are 5 to 10 minutes via Deer Valley Drive. Salt Lake City International Airport is approximately 45 minutes. Heber Valley Airport serves private air access nearby.
Elevation
~8,000 ft
SFR Home Sites
~100 lots
Lot Size Range
0.50 to 2.54 acres
Construction Range
1999 to 2026
Drive to Old Town
5 to 10 minutes
Ski Access
Private trails, 2 lifts
Single-Family Enclaves
Deer Crest's single-family inventory is organized into three distinct areas. All three sit within the same master gate, share the private road network and 24-hour gatehouse, and connect to Deer Valley via the community's private groomed trail network.
Deer Crest Estates
Deer Crest Estates is the primary and largest single-family area, covering ridgeline lots along Summit View Drive, Jordanelle View Drive, Home Run Court, Deer Hollow Road, Deer Hollow Court, Pioche Court, Crest Court, and Crestwood Court. Lots range from 0.50 to 2.54 acres. Construction spans 1999 to 2026, with multiple Upwall-designed homes in the inventory. Closed sales from 2024 through early 2026 ranged from $9.4 million to $18.75 million. See Deer Crest Estates real estate for current listings.
Deer Pointe
Deer Pointe is a cluster of estate homes on Deer Pointe Drive, a street within the Deer Crest Estates area. Homes here have run from approximately 9,600 to 12,000 square feet on lots between 0.60 and 0.79 acres. A Deer Pointe estate closed in September 2025 for $16.55 million. The cluster shares the Deer Crest Estates road network and ski trail access. See Deer Pointe real estate for current listings.
Snow Top
Snow Top is a separate enclave within the Deer Crest gate, with addresses along Snowtop Court and Snowtop Road. Homes typically range from 4,600 to 10,800 square feet on lots from 0.50 to 0.99 acres. Two Snow Top homes sold in 2024 and early 2025 with a combined 20 days on market; one closed above its list price. Inventory here is limited and turns over infrequently. See Snow Top at Deer Crest for current availability.
What Drives Value in Deer Crest
Closed prices per square foot in recent Deer Crest transactions ranged from $1,292 to $1,951. That $659-per-foot spread reflects real differences in the following variables rather than random market variation.
Ski access type. Two on-property Deer Valley lifts and a private groomed trail network serve the community. Some homes offer direct door-to-slope skiing from a private run off the back of the property. Others connect to the trail network from a shared point a short walk away. Ski-to-door access consistently positions a home at the upper end of the community's pricing range.
View quality and protection. Most Deer Crest lots face east toward Jordanelle Reservoir and the Uinta Mountains. Lots with unobstructed, multi-level views that are topographically protected from future obstruction carry a premium. The August 2024 sale at Crestwood Court, the highest valid Deer Crest SFR transaction in the current dataset at $18.75 million, was on a 2.26-acre lot with reservoir and mountain exposure from multiple orientations.
Lot size and configuration. Lots run from 0.50 to 2.54 acres. Larger lots with manageable grades and meaningful setbacks provide privacy that the community's tighter half-acre sites cannot. Lot size and topography affect both the day-to-day living experience and the resale narrative.
Build year and renovation status. Construction in Deer Crest spans 1999 to 2026. An original 2001 build with dated finishes competes differently than a 2018 home or a recently renovated estate with current mechanical systems and finishes. Renovation history is a significant pricing variable at this tier.
Design and construction quality. Upwall-designed homes appear in multiple Deer Crest transactions and are recognized by buyers in this market. Overall build quality, material selection, and interior finish level affect both buyer demand and per-square-foot value.
Market Snapshot
The figures below reflect closed single-family sales in Deer Crest from January 2024 through March 2026, drawn from Park City MLS records. One transaction at approximately 35% of list price has been excluded; it appears to reflect a lot or partial-interest transfer rather than a home sale. All data should be read as a point-in-time snapshot and updated periodically.
Valid Closed Sales
10 (Jan 2024–Mar 2026)
Sale Price Range
$8M to $18.75M
Median Sale Price
$12.625M
Price Per Sq Ft
$1,292 to $1,951
Median Days on Market
83 days
Active Listings (Apr 2026)
6 homes, $9.8M to $25M
Eight of the 10 valid closed sales achieved 95% or more of their original list price. The two that did not both extended past 200 days on market before closing. The most active price band was $10 million to $14 million, representing 6 of the 10 transactions. Among the 6 active listings as of April 2026, two have exceeded 300 days on market, consistent with the pattern that overpriced inventory in this segment sits regardless of address.
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Ski Access and Year-Round Lifestyle
Two on-property Deer Valley lifts and a private groomed trail network serve Deer Crest. Access quality varies by address: some homes offer direct door-to-slope skiing from a private run off the property; others connect to the trail network from a community access point a short walk away. Confirm the specific trail name, route, and lift distance for any property before committing to an offer. For a full address-level breakdown, see the Deer Crest ski-in/ski-out page.
The on-site trail network, including Village, Pipeline, Outlook, and Spin Cycle, connects to the broader Park City trail system for summer hiking and biking. Snowshoeing is available on designated winter routes. Public vehicle and road-bike through-traffic is not permitted inside the gate.
The optional Deer Crest Club, operated by the St. Regis Deer Valley, provides ski valet, private lounges, access to Remede Spa, fitness facilities, and pools. Membership is separate from homeownership and HOA dues, and pricing is available on request. Golf partnerships include Victory Ranch and Red Ledges.
HOA and Ownership Costs
The Deer Crest Master Association sets annual HOA dues based on the cost of gated security, private road, snow maintenance, and trail grooming. Single-family dues are at the higher end of the community's overall assessment schedule. Contact the Master Association or Derrik & Co. for the current figure, as dues are set annually by the board.
A transfer fee applies to most resales and is paid by the buyer at closing. The percentage varies by enclave and is defined in each area's CC&Rs. Include it in total-acquisition-cost modeling. Architectural review is required before any exterior modification or construction.
Deer Crest is in Summit County, Utah, which uses a certified tax rate that prevents automatic increases tied to appreciation. Non-primary residences do not qualify for the primary-residence exemption. Verify assessed values and current rates with the Summit County Assessor. Short-term vacation rentals are permitted in most Deer Crest enclaves, subject to HOA registration.
Buying Strategy
Deer Crest inventory is held long-term and comes to market when individual owners decide to sell, not on a predictable schedule. Buyers who wait for a specific listing before engaging an advisor are frequently a step behind. The properties most worth acquiring here do not always appear publicly first.
For any specific property, confirm the ski-access route and lift distance, review the full HOA documents and reserve fund status, identify the applicable transfer fee from the enclave's CC&Rs, and check for any pending architectural approvals. Construction standards at 8,000 feet are worth reviewing firsthand before committing.
Negotiation dynamics are property-specific. Eight of the 10 recent valid sales closed at 95% or more of the list. Homes with extended market time have offered room for improvement. Derrik & Co. provides current comparable analysis, off-market and pre-market access, and offers a strategy for every Deer Crest engagement.
Selling Strategy
The buyer pool for a Deer Crest single-family home is narrow and specific. These buyers know Deer Valley. They have been watching this community, often for years. Price accuracy and presentation quality determine whether a property sells in weeks or accumulates a year of days-on-market.
The data from recent Deer Crest transactions is consistent: eight of the 10 valid closed sales were priced accurately at launch and presented professionally. The two that fell below 95% of the list required price reductions and extended well past 200 days on market. At this tier, a 3% error in initial pricing amounts to several hundred thousand dollars and is difficult to recover once a listing has aged.
Derrik & Co. markets Deer Crest properties with architectural photography, aerial and cinematic video, and targeted outreach to qualified buyers in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, New York, and Denver. The firm also works directly within the Deer Crest ownership community for discreet off-market situations. Derrik Carlson's background across Deer Valley, Promontory, and the broader Park City luxury market informs how these properties are positioned and who they are positioned to.
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