Living in Hideout, Wasatch County | Randall Gorham · Utah Life Real Estate

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HIDEOUT

Jordanelle Reservoir views, Park City 18 minutes, and the Wasatch Back's fastest-growing new development community.

Hideout is the Wasatch Back's newest and fastest-growing community — 2,500 residents (and growing rapidly) at 5,620 feet on the Jordanelle Reservoir's north shore where Park City is 18 minutes north, SLC is 44 minutes via US-40/I-80, Wasatch SD schools serve the community, and luxury new construction delivers the valley's most modern residential product with reservoir views.

~$850,000+Median Price

~2,500Population

5,620 ftElevation

Jordanelle Reservoir views · Park City: 18 min · Newest Wasatch County city · Luxury new construction

Market Snapshot 2026

Median Sale Price~$850,000+

Price / Sq Ft~$358

Days on Market28–55 days

List-to-Sale94–99%

Appreciation+6.2%

Active Listings18–30 homes

MarketBalanced Market

Jordanelle Views · Park City Close · Fastest Growth · Luxury New Construction

About Hideout

Living in Hideout.

Hideout incorporated in 2019 on the north shore of Jordanelle Reservoir — Utah's newest city and the Wasatch Back's most rapidly growing residential community. The city's position between Heber City (12 min south) and Park City (18 min north) creates the Mountain West's most compelling combination of resort proximity and reservoir-view residential living at prices that remain $900K+ below comparable Park City addresses.

The Jordanelle Reservoir views from Hideout's bench positions are arguably the most dramatic of any Wasatch County residential address — the reservoir's blue expanse framed by the Mount Timpanogos silhouette to the south and the ski run networks of Park City Mountain and Deer Valley visible to the north create a 180-degree mountain panorama that luxury buyers specifically seek.

The +6.2% appreciation is the highest in Wasatch County and among the highest in Utah — driven by luxury new construction demand from Park City overflow buyers and out-of-state remote workers who discover that Hideout's reservoir views and Park City proximity at $850K are an extraordinary value versus comparable Mountain West resort-adjacent communities.

Hideout City Official Website — City of Hideout — city services and community information for this newest Wasatch County community.

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Price by Area

Where to Buy in Hideout.

Jordanelle view tier — upper bench$1.0M–$2.5M+

Direct reservoir views · luxury new construction · Park City visible

Mid-development$780K–$1.1M

Reservoir access · newer builds · most active Hideout

Entry Hideout$680K–$850K

Most affordable Hideout · Wasatch SD · Jordanelle 5 min

Investment Overview

+6.2%Appreciation

<1%Vacancy

2.8–3.8%Cap Rate

Neighborhoods

Hideout Neighborhood Guide.

Jordanelle View Tier

$1.0M–$2.5M+

Direct reservoir views. Luxury new construction. Park City and Deer Valley visible from upper bench.

Jordanelle viewsLuxury buildsPark City visible

Mid-development

$780K–$1.1M

Most active Hideout. Newer construction.

Most activeNewer buildsReservoir access

Entry

$680K–$850K

Most affordable Hideout. Wasatch SD.

Entry HideoutWasatch SDJordanelle 5 min

Market Analysis

The Hideout Market in 2026.

Hideout's +6.2% appreciation is the Wasatch Back's highest — the newest city with the most dramatic new construction location premium.

The balanced market (2.5 months) reflects the luxury price tier where transactions take longer but sellers at this price point are motivated.

Investment in Hideout is pure equity appreciation from a luxury new construction base. STR potential from Park City proximity.

Schools

Hideout Schools.

High School · Wasatch SD

Wasatch High School (Heber City, 14 min)

Wasatch High in Heber City serves Hideout students — 14 minutes south. Wasatch SD's growing 5A school.

Grades 9–12 · 5A · Wasatch SD

K–8 · Wasatch SD

Hideout / area Wasatch SD schools

Wasatch SD serves Hideout with new and expanding elementary capacity.

K–8 · Wasatch SD

Higher Ed Access

Park City resources (18 min) · BYU (44 min via Provo Canyon)

Both educational and cultural Park City resources accessible.

University Access

Jordanelle Reservoir

State Park — 5 min

Jordanelle State Park marina and recreation immediately accessible.

Reservoir access

Commute Guide

Getting There from Hideout.

DestinationTimeVia

Jordanelle State Park3–6 minAdjacent south

Park City16–22 minUS-40 N to SR-248

Heber City (south)10–14 minUS-40 S

Midway (south)18–24 minUS-40 S then local roads W

Deer Valley Resort20–26 minNorth to Park City

Salt Lake City42–50 minUS-40 N to I-80 W

Provo / BYU44–52 minUS-40 S then Provo Canyon

Highlights

Why Live in Hideout?

Jordanelle Reservoir State Park — the most developed Utah reservoir adjacent to a luxury residential community — provides full marina infrastructure, paddleboarding, sailing, kayaking, and wake sports on 3,000 acres of clear mountain water. The reservoir's north shore (where Hideout sits) provides the best morning light and the most direct Park City Mountain and Deer Valley Resort views. The surrounding mountain panorama — Wasatch Range, Uinta foothills, and the Jordanelle Dam canyon — creates the visual setting that drives luxury new construction pricing.

Park City's Main Street, ski resorts, Sundance Film Festival, and cultural infrastructure are 18 minutes north — genuinely accessible for regular use. Heber City's commercial base (grocery, restaurants, medical) is 12 minutes south. Midway's Swiss character and Homestead Crater are 20 minutes. The convergence of resort proximity, reservoir views, new construction, and relative value versus Park City proper creates the demand dynamic that is driving Hideout's exceptional appreciation.

Jordanelle Reservoir — adjacent (views)

Park City — 18 min north

Deer Valley Resort — 22 min

Newest Wasatch County city (2019)

Luxury new construction active

SLC Airport — 44 min via US-40/I-80

Heber City commercial — 12 min

Wasatch Back's highest appreciation

FAQs

Hideout Real Estate FAQ.

Why did Hideout incorporate in 2019?

Hideout incorporated to manage its own development trajectory separate from Wasatch County's unincorporated regulations — giving the community control over land use, building standards, and development pace. The incorporation was driven by the significant development activity on the Jordanelle north shore and the desire to shape the community's character.

Is Hideout primarily second homes or primary residences?

The mix is shifting toward primary residences as remote workers discover the value proposition. Currently approximately 40–50% primary residences, the rest second homes and investment properties. The trend is toward more primary residential use as the Heber Valley's Park City overflow continues.

What are property taxes in Hideout?

Wasatch County ~0.55% — roughly $4,675/year on an $850K home.

Down payment programs?

At $680K–$850K entry, VA financing is the most impactful (zero down). Jumbo financing above $806,500. Utah Housing programs apply to eligible price ranges.

What new construction builders are active in Hideout?

Multiple regional and custom builders are active on the Jordanelle north shore. Specific phases vary — contact your agent for current inventory.

STR potential in Hideout?

Wasatch County STR regulations apply. Park City proximity creates ski season demand. Jordanelle summer recreation creates off-season demand. Verify current permit availability with Wasatch County.

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