Deer Crest land for sale represents one of the few remaining opportunities to build a custom ski-in/ski-out estate at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah. The community is private, gated, and largely built out. Vacant lots are limited and do not appear on a predictable schedule. When they do come to market, 86% of Deer Crest lot transactions from 2018 through 2023 closed in cash, and during the active 2022 market, several lots sold within days of listing at or above asking price.
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Why Deer Crest Land
Deer Crest is a gated community on the eastern slopes of Deer Valley Resort with approximately 100 single-family home sites across roughly 600 acres. The community is largely built out. Vacant lots available for purchase come from individual owners reselling undeveloped land, not from a developer releasing new phases. That distinction matters: a Deer Crest lot is a finite opportunity in a finite community.
Buyers who acquire land here gain the right to build a custom home with direct ski access to Deer Valley terrain via the community's private groomed trail network and two on-property lifts. Lot sizes for residential home sites typically run from 0.51 to 1.45 acres, positioned along ridgelines at approximately 8,000 feet of elevation, oriented east toward Jordanelle Reservoir and the Uinta Mountains.
If no lots are currently listed below, contact Derrik Carlson directly. A portion of Deer Crest land transactions occur off-market, and those opportunities require direct contact with an advisor who has relationships inside the community.
Land Market Snapshot
The figures below are drawn from Park City MLS records for Deer Crest lot sales from 2018 through August 2023, the most recent closed sale in the dataset. Standard residential home sites under five acres are used for this analysis. Large-parcel and non-residential transactions are excluded. These figures should be updated as new transactions occur.
Sales (2018–2023)
29 transactions
Price Range
$1.1M to $4.1M
Median Sale Price
$1.85M
Typical Lot Size
0.51 to 1.45 acres
Cash Transactions
86%
Most Recent Sale
Aug 2023, $2.3M
2022 was the most active year in the recent dataset, with 15 residential lot sales ranging from $1.35 million to $4.1 million. The two highest were Summit View Drive lots at $4.1 million (0.87 acres) and $4 million (1.28 acres). Several 2022 lots sold within 0 to 4 days of listing, and multiple closed at 100% or above asking price, including one at 105.7% of list. That year reflected post-COVID demand and constrained inventory. Conditions since then have moderated, and the last recorded lot sale was August 2023 at $2.3 million.
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What Drives Lot Value in Deer Crest
The $3 million spread between the lowest and highest recent lot sales reflects real differences in specific variables, not random market variation. These are the factors that set one Deer Crest lot apart from another.
Ski Access Type
Some lots are directly adjacent to a named Deer Valley ski run; others connect via a shared trail or easement. Direct run adjacency consistently commands a premium. Confirm the specific trail name and access type in writing before making an offer. See the ski-in/ski-out page for more detail.
View Corridor and Protection
Most lots face east toward Jordanelle Reservoir and the Uinta Mountains. Quality varies by lot position, elevation, and topography. Confirm that neighboring lots and open-space boundaries will not obstruct the sightline after construction.
Road Position: Uphill vs. Downhill
Uphill lots position the main entry at road grade, with living areas stepping down toward the view. Downhill lots position the entry above the primary view level. Neither is universally better; the right choice depends on the home design and how you plan to use the property.
Lot Size and Buildable Area
Setbacks include a 20-foot front lot line, 30-foot rear, 10-foot sides, and 45 feet from road centerline. On lots under 0.60 acres, these setbacks can limit the buildable footprint meaningfully. Lots above 0.80 acres offer more design flexibility.
Topography and Slope
Most lots have meaningful slope given the mountain setting. Grade, drainage, and rock outcroppings all affect grading and foundation costs. Steeper lots can produce dramatic results but carry higher construction costs. A site visit with a builder or civil engineer before closing is always worthwhile.
Build Quality and Design Timeline
All new construction requires Deer Crest Design Review Committee approval before permits are issued. The review process affects timeline and design flexibility. Buyers who understand the guidelines before committing to a lot avoid surprises during the build planning phase.
The Deer Valley Expansion and Land Context
The Deer Valley Expansion at Mayflower Mountain more than doubled Deer Valley's skiable terrain and introduced a full base village with direct lift access on the Jordanelle side. New luxury residential development in that corridor, including the Marcella community at Mayflower, brought additional premium ski-access land to market and gave buyers a broader set of options to evaluate when considering Deer Valley-area land.
For buyers comparing options, that context is worth understanding. Deer Crest lots offer an established, built-out gated community with decades of construction history, proven ski trail access within the original Deer Valley gate, and a resale record that runs from the late 1990s through 2023. Newer corridor developments offer different access configurations, different amenity structures, and in some cases more available inventory. Buyers who have toured both tend to make clearer decisions about which trade-offs matter to them. Derrik Carlson has represented buyers across both areas and can walk through the differences directly.
Before You Buy: Key Considerations
Land purchases in Deer Crest require more due diligence than buying a completed home. The buyer is also purchasing assumptions about what can be built, at what cost, and on what timeline. These are the variables that matter most.
Verify ski access in writing. The presence of a ski easement or trail adjacency should be documented in the title report and confirmed with the Deer Crest Master Association. Not all lots marketed as ski-in/ski-out have the same level of access. Ask for the specific trail name and access type before making an offer.
Review design guidelines before committing. The Deer Crest Design Review Committee governs exterior materials, architectural character, building height, massing, and site grading for all new construction. The guidelines define approved materials, restrict color palettes, require architectural review before permits, and can affect the cost and timeline of a build. Contact Derrik & Co. at 435.200.5478 to receive a copy of the current Deer Crest Design Guidelines before going under contract.
Budget for the full build cost. Custom construction in a gated mountain community at 8,000 feet carries cost premiums for site preparation, foundation engineering, material delivery, and altitude-specific mechanical requirements. A Deer Crest lot is typically a starting point for a total project that will run considerably higher. Engage a builder with current experience in Deer Valley construction before closing on the land. See our Park City home builder services for buyers page for guidance.
Consider the expanded resort terrain. Some Deer Crest lots have visibility toward or ski-trail proximity to the expanded Mayflower Mountain terrain. If connectivity to the new terrain matters, evaluate each lot's specific orientation relative to the expanded ski area before committing.
Design Guidelines and Approved Building Materials
All new construction in Deer Crest is subject to review and approval by the Deer Crest Design Review Committee before building permits are issued. The following summarizes key material standards. Always obtain and review the full current guidelines before finalizing construction plans.
Exterior walls. Structures are limited to three exterior materials, subject to DRC review for compatibility. Lower wall surfaces must use a hard, durable material appropriate for mountain climate conditions. Approved materials include stonemasonry, wood, and plaster or stucco. Upper wall surfaces should create a rural scale and warmth; recommended materials include wood board and batten, horizontal wood siding, plaster or stucco finishes, and stonemasonry.
Architectural character. The guidelines emphasize materials and massing consistent with the existing community: mountain-contemporary design with natural materials, appropriate scale, and site sensitivity. Designs that depart significantly from that character face additional scrutiny in the review process.
To request a copy of the full Deer Crest Design Guidelines, contact Derrik Carlson at 435.200.5478 or at Carlson@RealEstateInParkCity.com.
Working with a Deer Crest Land Advisor
Buying land in Deer Crest requires understanding variables that are not visible in a standard listing: ski access documentation, buildable area after setbacks, grading complexity, design review requirements, and construction cost realities at altitude. The right advisor has seen Deer Crest lots transact across multiple market cycles and knows which lots have delivered on their promise and which have not.
Derrik Carlson has tracked the Deer Crest land market for nearly 20 years, covering the original lot releases of the late 1990s, the 2006 and 2007 activity period, the post-recession recovery, and the 2020 to 2022 demand cycle that pushed Summit View Drive lots above $4 million. He holds the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designation through the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, the Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) credential, and the Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) designation. He is the team lead of Derrik & Co., the luxury division of KW Park City Keller Williams Real Estate.
If you are looking for a Deer Crest lot, whether on the MLS or off, contact Derrik Carlson at 435.200.5478 or at Carlson@RealEstateInParkCity.com.
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