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WOODLAND HILLS

Utah County's highest-elevation community — mountain foothills above Salem at the county's most dramatic residential setting.

Woodland Hills is Utah County's highest-elevation residential community — 1,500 residents at 5,200 feet in the foothills above Salem where the Wasatch Range rises immediately east, the south valley panorama extends west, and mountain residential character at elevation creates a lifestyle genuinely distinct from valley floor living.

~$550,000Median Price

~1,500Population

5,200 ftElevation

Highest elevation Utah County · 5,200 ft · Mountain foothills · Small community

Market Snapshot 2026

Median Sale Price~$550,000

Price / Sq Ft~$258

Days on Market28–50 days

List-to-Sale94–99%

Appreciation+3.8%

Active Listings4–8 homes

MarketBalanced Market

Highest Elevation · Mountain Foothills · Small Community · Views

About Woodland Hills

Living in Woodland Hills.

Woodland Hills sits at 5,200 feet in the foothills above Salem — Utah County's highest-elevation residential community and one of the few genuinely mountain-living addresses in the county. The Wasatch Range foothills begin at the city's eastern edge. Cooler summers (8–12°F below valley floor), deeper winter snowfall, and immediate mountain trail access define the residential experience.

Nebo School District serves Woodland Hills through Salem Hills High School (12–15 min). The mountain setting produces the distinctive seasonal character — deeper snow, longer fall color, earlier spring wildflowers — that specifically appeals to mountain lifestyle buyers.

The balanced market (2.8 months) at thin inventory creates the most buyer-favorable conditions in south Utah County at the premium tier. Patient buyers consistently achieve below-asking.

Woodland Hills City Official Website — City of Woodland Hills — city services for this small high-elevation Utah County community.

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Price by Area

Where to Buy in Woodland Hills.

Mountain zone$570K–$750K

Best elevation · mountain access · most distinctive

Community core$520K–$640K

Most active · established character

Investment Overview

+3.8%Appreciation

<2%Vacancy

3.2–4.0%Cap Rate

Neighborhoods

Woodland Hills Neighborhood Guide.

Mountain Zone

$570K–$750K

Highest elevation. Mountain access immediately east.

Mountain accessHighest elevationMost distinctive

Core

$520K–$640K

Most active. Established community.

Most activeCommunity coreNebo SD

Market Analysis

The Woodland Hills Market in 2026.

Woodland Hills' +3.8% appreciation reflects mountain character premium.

The balanced market (2.8 months) is south Utah County's most buyer-favorable at this price tier.

Investment in Woodland Hills is niche equity. Very thin tenant pool.

Schools

Woodland Hills Schools.

High School · Nebo SD

Salem Hills HS (12–15 min)

Salem Hills High School serves Woodland Hills — 12–15 minutes down to Salem.

Grades 9–12 · Nebo SD

K–8 · Nebo SD

Nearby Nebo SD schools

Nebo SD serves Woodland Hills.

K–8 · Nebo SD

Higher Ed Access

BYU (22 min) · UVU (26 min)

Universities accessible via I-15.

University Access

Mountain Recreation

Wasatch Range foothills — adjacent

Mountain hiking begins at eastern city boundary.

Recreation

Commute Guide

Getting There from Woodland Hills.

DestinationTimeVia

Salem (below)10–14 minDown to valley floor

Spanish Fork (north)16–22 minDown then I-15 N

Diamond Fork Hot Springs20–26 minSoutheast via canyon access

Payson (south)18–24 minDown then I-15 S

Provo / BYU22–28 minI-15 N

Salt Lake City55–65 minI-15 N

Nebo Loop gateway20–28 minSouth via Payson

Highlights

Why Live in Woodland Hills?

The Wasatch Range foothills begin at Woodland Hills' eastern boundary — hiking access to the mountains without driving to a trailhead. The elevation (5,200 ft) creates genuine mountain character: significantly cooler summers, deeper winter snow, and mountain atmospheric conditions that make living here feel distinct. Diamond Fork Hot Springs (20 min) is accessible as a day destination.

Salem is 10–14 minutes below for commercial services and Salem Hills High School. Spanish Fork (16 min) adds larger commercial access. The community's small size creates genuine intimacy — Woodland Hills residents largely know their neighbors. The most buyer-favorable conditions in south Utah County at this price tier.

Highest Utah County elevation — 5,200 ft

Mountain foothills — hike from backyard

Cooler summers — 10°F below valley

Diamond Fork Hot Springs — 20 min

Salem Hills HS — 12 min

Most buyer-favorable south county tier

Small community intimacy

Wasatch Range trailhead adjacent

FAQs

Woodland Hills Real Estate FAQ.

Who is Woodland Hills right for?

Buyers who specifically want mountain elevation residential living — cooler summers, deeper snow, immediate mountain trail access — and are comfortable driving 10–14 min to Salem for all services. Remote workers, retirees, and outdoor-active families.

Winter driving?

5,200 ft means more snow and ice. AWD/4WD and winter tires are practical requirements for the access road during severe conditions.

Property taxes?

Utah County ~0.55% — roughly $3,025/year on a $550K home.

Down payment programs?

Utah Housing programs apply.

How thin is the market?

4–8 homes typically listed. Monitor closely. Sellers with properties listed 40+ days negotiate seriously.

Internet for remote workers?

Verify for your specific address. Woodland Hills' elevation may limit cable options. Starlink widely used.

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