Grantsville, UT is becoming increasingly popular as more people realize why it’s such a great place to live. From the robust historical sites to the “country living” atmosphere, homes in Grantsville—especially in the Highlands community—are going fast.

If you’re thinking about buying a new home in Grantsville, located in Tooele County, UT, make sure that you act quickly. As more people discover everything that Grantsville has to offer, houses are being snatched up by eager buyers. Here’s a look at why we think you’ll love Grantsville, and at just how hot this housing market currently is.

Grantsville: A great place for families

Grantsville is an ideal place to buy a home, especially if you’ve got a family to consider. Its located just 30 to 40 minutes away from Salt Lake City. Enjoy all the cultural and sporting opportunities that Salt Lake City provides, without the hassle of traffic, pollution and crowds. This is the second most populous city in Tooele County, UT, with a population around 11,000. Many people live in Grantsville and commute to their jobs in Salt Lake City, but the Walmart Distribution Center and Utah Motorsports Raceway offer plenty of employment opportunities closer to home. About 70 percent of the population are married couples living together, and nearly half have minor children. This makes Grantsville an ideal setting to start and raise a family.

You’ll also enjoy the numerous opportunities to get out and enjoy nature—from swimming to hiking, you’ll never lack for exercise or a beautiful environment. If you’re more the indoor type, Grantsville offers historical museums and sites that will delight any history buff.

Most of all, people love Grantsville for its small-town, country-living environment. You’ll have plenty of wide-open spaces for recreation and relaxation, great neighbors and, of course, affordable housing opportunities. If you’re looking to get away from it all, but still have everything you need nearby, Grantsville might be right for you.

The market is hotter than ever

If Grantsville sounds good to you, it would behoove you to act quickly. Home sales in Grantsville are strong—every time UpDwell Homes LLC opens up our homes in Grantsville, they sell rapidly. For example, we opened the Model Home in our Highlands community in Grantsville, UT on February 15, 2020. With 20 homes to sell, no one could have guessed that they would go so fast. By the end of April 2020, they were all sold.

Now, a Phase 2 area in the Highlands community has seen 16 of its 26 lots already reserved within the last couple of months. More people than ever are recognizing Grantsville’s charms, which means that housing is in demand. It’s smart to get in as early as possible—if metropolitan Salt Lake City’s population growth and expansion continue at the same rate, affordable housing will be harder to find.

Ready to tour a new home in an UpDwell Homes LLC community in Grantsville, UT? Get in touch with us today to learn more about our homes!