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Deer Crest Real Estate: What Buyers Need to Know
Deer Crest is a gated, ultra-luxury community within the Deer Valley Resort area of Park City, Utah. It sits on the eastern slope above the Jordanelle Reservoir, with ski access tied to Deer Valley's gondola network and terrain. The community is intentionally limited in size, with controlled gate access and low density relative to most resort neighborhoods in Park City. Residential listings span from new slopeside townhomes to custom ultra-luxury estates. See current listings below for live pricing.
This page covers live MLS listings, sub-neighborhood comparisons, pricing by project, HOA structures, rental rules, and how to approach buying and selling in Deer Crest.
Deer Crest at a Glance
Location: Eastern Deer Valley, overlooking the Jordanelle Reservoir, Park City, Utah
Access: Gated, double-gate entry (Deer Valley Drive and east gate toward Highway 40)
Ski Access: Varies by sub-area and address. True ski-in/ski-out on select properties; shuttle access on others.
Property Types: Custom estates (Deer Crest Estates), condominiums (Founders Place, St. Regis), townhomes (Deer Pointe, The Havens), custom homes (Snow Top), vacant land
Active Listing Range: See live MLS feed below for current availability and pricing
Recent Closed Range (2024–2026): $5.8M to $18.75M (Deer Crest Estates); $3.85M to $17.8M (St. Regis)
Lot Sizes (Estates): 0.50 to 2.60 acres, averaging roughly 0.90 acres
Year Built: 1999 to present (new construction ongoing at Founders Place and The Havens)
HOA: Master association plus sub-association for most condo and townhome projects. Ranges from ~$6,600/yr (Snow Top) to $100,000+/yr (St. Regis penthouse tier).
Nightly Rentals: Permitted in most sub-areas. Confirm governing documents by property.
Airport: Approximately 45 minutes to Salt Lake City International (SLC); approximately 25 minutes to Heber Valley Airport via the east gate
Who It Fits
Buyers who want gated privacy with direct or near-direct ski access at Deer Valley.
Second-home owners who prioritize low-traffic arrival patterns and quick transitions between residence and resort.
Buyers at $3M and above who value view corridors, architectural quality, and long-term hold potential.
Owners who want turnkey condominium options with resort-level service (Founders Place, St. Regis).
Who It May Not Fit
Buyers who want walkable proximity to Main Street or base-area village dining. Deer Crest is a short drive, not a walk.
Owners who prefer a golf-centered community. Deer Crest is ski-focused with no on-site golf.
Budget-driven buyers. Entry pricing starts above $3M for residential, and annual carrying costs reflect ultra-luxury ownership across all sub-areas.
Location and Geographic Context
Deer Crest occupies the eastern slope of the Deer Valley Resort area in Wasatch County, directly above the Jordanelle Reservoir. It is accessed via a gated entry off Deer Valley Drive, with a second gate on the east side connecting toward Highway 40 and the Heber Valley corridor. This dual-gate configuration gives owners two routes in and out, which matters during high-traffic periods and provides a faster connection to Heber City and private aviation at the Heber Valley Airport.
From Deer Crest, Old Town Park City is roughly 5-10 minutes away, depending on traffic and conditions. Salt Lake City International Airport is approximately 45 minutes. The Heber Valley corridor, including private aviation access, is about 25 minutes via the east gate.
Deer Crest avoids the congestion of Snow Park Lodge and Deer Valley's main base-area arrival patterns. Owners enter through a private gate, bypass public parking areas, and reach their property without passing through resort traffic. For second-home buyers arriving from feeder markets like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, or New York, the practical logistics of arrival and departure often matter as much as the view from the deck.
For broader comparisons across Park City neighborhoods, see Park City Communities. For ski-access options across the full market, see Park City Ski Properties.
Ski Access: What It Means at Each Deer Crest Address
Deer Crest is marketed as a ski-in/ski-out community, and some properties deliver true door-to-snow access tied to Deer Valley's terrain and gondola network. Others are better described as ski-access, meaning short routes, proximity to lifts, or shuttle connectivity rather than literal ski-in/ski-out from the front door. The distinction matters more than most marketing materials acknowledge.
The correct approach is property-specific. Walk the path from the residence to the snow and back. Confirm the return route, which is often more complex than the outbound run. Understand that access patterns can shift based on snow conditions and resort operations. Deer Valley's ongoing expansion into the Jordanelle-side terrain may also affect access routing in the coming seasons.
Verifying the exact route at the exact address, in both directions, and assessing daily usability, not just theoretical connectivity, is the baseline before any offer. For a full breakdown of how ski access tiers work across each Deer Crest community, see the Deer Crest ski-in/ski-out page.
Sub-Neighborhoods and Key Projects
Deer Crest is not one uniform product. Each sub-area has different density, ski access characteristics, operating structures, and price benchmarks. Below is a comparison based on MLS transaction data and current listings.
Deer Crest Estates
Type: Custom single-family estates on 0.50 to 2.60-acre parcels
Closed Sales (since 2020): 33 residential
Since 2020 Range: $4.1M to $18.75M, avg PPSF approximately $1,014/sf
Active Listings: See live MLS for current availability
HOA: Approximately $6,600 to $18,648 annually (master association)
Nightly Rentals: Permitted for most properties; some restrictions apply
Ski access varies significantly by lot position. Many addresses carry "Ski to Door" MLS designations; others have easement-only access. The current $25M listing has shuttle access only. Verify the specific access tier for any address before making an offer.
Snow Top
Type: Custom single-family estates at upper elevation (built 2004 to 2018)
Closed Sales (since 2020): 5 residential
Since 2020 Range: $5.525M to $10.45M, avg PPSF approximately $1,122/sf
Active Listings: See live MLS for current availability
HOA: Approximately $5,940 to $10,180 annually
Snow Top does not have direct ski-in/ski-out access. It is the only single-family area within Deer Crest without MLS ski-access designations. Ski access is available via St. Regis membership and shuttle service. Snow Top trades that access for Jordanelle-facing views, cul-de-sac privacy, larger lots, and lower HOA overhead. See the Snow Top page for full details.
Founders Place at Deer Valley
Type: New luxury condominiums (completed 2024, additional phases delivering through 2027)
Closed Sales: 52 recorded (predominantly developer presales)
Price Range: $2.51M to $10.09M, avg approximately $1,921/sf
HOA: Approximately $1,285/month for smaller units to over $20,000/quarter for larger units; verify per specific unit
Nightly Rentals: Permitted
Newer ski-in/ski-out condominiums adjacent to the Mountaineer Express Lift with project-level access. Turnkey delivery. Most recorded closings are developer presales; the independent resale market is early-stage.
St. Regis Deer Valley
Type: Full-service luxury condominium hotel residences (built 2009 to 2016)
Closed Sales (MLS): 114 transactions (2009 to Feb 2026)
All-Time Range: $1.04M to $19.6M; recent (2024–2026) $3.85M to $17.8M
HOA: $22,656 to $100,000+/year, depending on unit; covers all utilities, building insurance, security, shuttle, and resort services
Nightly Rentals: Permitted (opt-in Five Diamond hotel program)
The most extensively documented resale market of any Deer Crest community. Ski access via hotel funicular, ski valet, and slope-side entry. Butler service, concierge, spa, and fine dining. Appeals to buyers who want service infrastructure and hands-off operations.
Deer Pointe Townhomes
Type: Attached townhomes within Deer Crest gates (built 2008 to 2022)
Closed Sales (since 2020): 7 residential
Since 2020 Range: $3.4M to $6.35M, avg PPSF approximately $846/sf
Nightly Rentals: Permitted for most units
Private track elevator provides ski access. Practical for buyers who want Deer Crest privacy and ski connectivity without the footprint or maintenance burden of a full estate. Garages and efficient layouts.
The Havens at Deer Crest
Type: New construction slopeside townhomes (32 planned residences, delivering 2027)
Active Listings: See live MLS for current availability
HOA: $24,664 to $42,681 annually (pre-delivery projections)
Nightly Rentals: Permitted
All four listed units carry the MLS "Ski to Door" designation on the Jordanelle ski run. Boutique slopeside community with lower amenity overhead than Founders Place or the St. Regis. No closed sales on MLS as of April 2026; pricing is pre-delivery only.
Market Snapshot: Deer Crest by the Numbers
The following data is drawn from Park City MLS transaction records across all Deer Crest sub-communities. It is a directional reference, not a substitute for a property-specific valuation.
Active listing counts and current ranges update with the MLS. Transaction totals and price ranges reflect closed sales data and are updated periodically.
SFR + Townhome Closed (since 2020): 45 transactions (Deer Crest Estates, Snow Top, Deer Pointe)
St. Regis Closed (all-time): 114 transactions, $1.04M to $19.6M
Founders Place Closed: 52 transactions (predominantly developer presales)
Active Residential Listings: 10 (across all sub-communities in the current MLS)
Recent SFR Range (2024–2026): $5.8M to $18.75M
Recent St. Regis Range (2024–2026): $3.85M to $17.8M
Havens Active Listings: $3.4M to $6.2M (2027 delivery)
Deer Crest Estates Record Sale: $18.75M (Aug 2024, 18 DOM)
Annual transaction volume in the SFR segment ranges from 5 to 17 closings per year across Deer Crest Estates, Snow Top, and Deer Pointe, reflecting a thin, illiquid market. St. Regis provides the deepest and most consistent resale volume in the community. Individual properties in Deer Crest Estates and Snow Top trade on scarcity and site quality rather than absorption pace. Contact Derrik Carlson at 435.200.5478 for a current sub-area comparable analysis.
HOA Structure, Transfer Fees, and Ongoing Costs
Deer Crest ownership typically involves a layered HOA structure. At a minimum, there is a master association covering gate security, road maintenance, and snow removal. Condo and townhome projects incur additional sub-association dues that cover building insurance, amenities, reserves, and project-specific services.
Approximate annual HOA ranges by sub-area, based on MLS data:
Deer Crest Estates
$6,600 to $18,648/yr
Master association only for most SFR homes
Snow Top
$5,940 to $10,180/yr
Lowest HOA in Deer Crest; no sub-association
Founders Place
~$1,285/mo to $20,000+/qtr
Varies significantly by unit; verify per specific address
St. Regis
$22,656 to $100,000+/yr
Covers all utilities, insurance, security, shuttle, and resort services
The Havens
$24,664 to $42,681/yr
Pre-delivery projections; verify current budget documents
Deer Pointe
Varies by unit
Request the current dues schedule per unit
Transfer fees, special assessments, reserve fund health, and tax classifications all factor into the real cost of ownership. Verify tax obligations with your CPA based on property classification and residency status. A Deer Crest master association transfer fee applies to all resale transactions; confirm the current rate before closing.
Rental Rules and Nightly Rental Reality
Nightly rentals are permitted in most Deer Crest sub-areas, but permissions, minimum-stay requirements, and operational rules vary by project and governing documents. MLS data indicate the majority of properties in Deer Crest Estates, Founders Place, St. Regis, Deer Pointe, and The Havens allow nightly rentals. A small number of parcels carry restrictions.
If rental income is part of the purchase decision, confirm the specific unit's rules in writing before committing. The net return question is not whether a property is technically rentable, but whether that return justifies the operating costs: management fees, utilities, reserves, HOA inclusions, parking and guest logistics, and the impact on personal-use periods.
How Deer Crest Compares to Nearby Ski Communities
Buyers evaluating Deer Crest often compare it to other gated or ski-access communities in the Deer Valley and Park City market. Here is how the key comparisons break down.
Deer Crest vs. The Colony at White Pine Canyon
Both are gated, ski-access luxury communities. The Colony offers larger lot sizes, often 1 to 5 or more acres, on the Park City Mountain side with ski-in/ski-out on select homesites. Deer Crest has a smaller footprint, is tied to Deer Valley's terrain, and offers more condo and townhome products alongside its estates. The Colony skews toward custom estate buyers who want maximum acreage and access to Park City Mountain. Deer Crest is the stronger fit for buyers who prioritize Deer Valley skiing and want the option of turnkey condo ownership.
Deer Crest vs. Upper Deer Valley and Silver Lake
Upper Deer Valley and the Silver Lake area include properties at mid-mountain and at the base of the Silver Lake lifts, generally in a less-dense, more neighborhood-style setting. Both Upper Deer Valley and Deer Crest offer access to Deer Valley terrain. Upper Deer Valley tends to have more established inventory with a mix of older and newer construction. Deer Crest offers newer condo development (Founders Place, The Havens) alongside custom estates, lower density, and gated privacy. Upper Deer Valley is closer to the Deer Valley base lodge; Deer Crest is more removed from resort traffic.
Deer Crest vs. Empire Pass
Empire Pass sits at the top of Deer Valley's terrain network and includes Montage Deer Valley and other ultra-luxury lodge-style developments. It offers the highest-elevation ski access in Deer Valley with ski-in/ski-out from resort rooms and residences. Deer Crest offers comparable gated privacy and ski access from a lower elevation with more custom single-family inventory. Empire Pass skews toward buyers who want lodge-style service infrastructure and direct elevator-to-slope access at altitude. Deer Crest is the stronger fit for buyers who want a private gate, larger lot sizes, or condominium options without full hotel-service overhead.
For Buyers and Sellers in Deer Crest
For Buyers
The process starts with the property, not the pitch. Verifying the ski route (outbound and return), confirming rental rules in writing, underwriting the real cost of ownership across HOA layers, insurance, and maintenance, and building a negotiation strategy where terms matter as much as price. In Deer Crest, the best opportunities are often off-market. Access to properties that never appear on the MLS starts with a direct call to Derrik at 435.200.5478.
For Sellers
Deer Crest properties sell on specifics: ski access documentation, privacy, and lifestyle utility, presented without hype. Pricing is anchored to current sub-area comps and what the active buyer pool is actually pursuing, not aspirational list prices from adjacent markets. For owners who value privacy, discreet marketing strategies and qualified buyer outreach beyond public MLS exposure are available.
Ready to talk? Call Derrik Carlson at 435.200.5478 or contact us online.
Live Deer Crest MLS Listings
Current Deer Crest listings pulled directly from the Park City MLS. Use the filters to narrow by price, bedrooms, or property type.
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Related Pages: Deer Valley Real Estate | Park City Ski Properties | The Colony at White Pine Canyon | Park City Luxury Properties | All Park City Communities | New Construction
This page is maintained by Derrik Carlson, Resort Real Estate Advisor at KW Park City Keller Williams Real Estate, built from Park City MLS transaction data and nearly 20 years of Deer Valley Resort area experience. Updated regularly.
Disclosure: This page is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for HOA documents, offering materials, or MLS details. Market data is drawn from Park City Board of Realtors MLS records. Verify ski access routing, rental permissions, HOA budgets, transfer fees, and taxes prior to purchase. Pricing data reflects historical closed transactions and does not guarantee future values.