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Daybreak South Jordan Utah — New Homes, Downtown Daybreak & Buyer Guide 2026

Daybreak is a 4,100-acre MPC in South Jordan UT by Larry H. Miller Company. 30,000+ residents, 9,300+ homes, 10,000 more planned to 2036. 1 in 6 Salt Lake County homes built in 2022 was in Daybreak. Downtown Daybreak opening 2025–2026: 7,500-seat ballpark (Salt Lake Bees, Triple-A/LA Angels), Sego Homes Sky Terrace TH $454,900–$597,000, Holmes Homes Tempo $355,900–$419,900, Destination Homes — all Summer/Fall 2026. David Weekley The Dawn active. Resale SFH mid-$600s–$800s. 5-yr appreciation +54.21% (2025). Jordan School District. 15 min to SLC, 20 min to Silicon Slopes. 50+ miles trails, 7 pools, 48 parks, Oquirrh Lake.

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Daybreak South Jordan Utah — New Homes, Downtown Daybreak & Buyer Guide 2026

Utah's largest master-planned community. 4,100 acres. 30,000+ residents. Downtown Daybreak opening 2025–2026. 50+ miles of trails, 7 pools, Triple-A baseball. 15 miles from SLC, 20 minutes from Silicon Slopes.

4,100
Total Acres
30,000+
Current Residents
9,300+
Homes Built
10,000
More Homes by 2036
54.21%
5-Year Appreciation (2025)
1 in 6
SLC County Homes Built in Daybreak (2022)

What Is Daybreak?

Daybreak is the master-planned community that the Salt Lake Valley did not have until the Larry H. Miller Company and Kennecott Land transformed 4,100 acres of former copper mine land into one of the most successful and comprehensive planned communities in the Mountain West. The EPA praised the accelerated cleanup of the former Bingham Canyon Mine site; today the land supports 30,000+ residents, 50 miles of trails, seven pools, 48 parks, Oquirrh Lake, and a lifestyle infrastructure no other Utah community can match at Daybreak's scale.

One in six homes built in Salt Lake County in 2022 was in Daybreak. That concentration of new construction demand — sustained through rate cycles, inventory fluctuations, and economic shifts — reflects something structural: Daybreak delivers a lifestyle proposition that competes with much more expensive markets. 5-year appreciation of +54.21% as of 2025 confirms the demand is converting to value.

Downtown Daybreak — What's Opening in 2025–2026
Downtown Daybreak is Daybreak's most significant development milestone. The 200-acre mixed-use district broke ground in late 2023 and is rolling out in phases. A 7,500-seat ballpark for the Salt Lake Bees (Triple-A, LA Angels affiliate) anchors the district. New residential in Summer/Fall 2026: Sego Homes Sky Terrace townhomes $454,900–$597,000; Holmes Homes Tempo Condominiums $355,900–$419,900; Destination Homes. Also in 2026: groundbreaking on retail, apartments, district parking, and the Larry H. & Gail Miller Arts Center. This is the final piece that transforms Daybreak from a suburb with great trails into a walkable urban village.

Daybreak Home Prices & Active Builders

Builder / ProductPrice RangeTypeLocationNotes
Sego Homes — Sky Terrace$454,900–$597,000TH 1,449–2,491 sq ftDowntown DaybreakAvailable Summer/Fall 2026; urban walkable
Holmes Homes — Tempo$355,900–$419,900Condo 1,092–1,329 sq ftDowntown DaybreakAvailable Summer/Fall 2026; entry price point
Destination HomesContact for pricingTH/SFHDowntown DaybreakComing Summer/Fall 2026
David Weekley — The DawnTH range2–4 story THDaybreakActive now — walk-out decks, modern layouts
Various — Watermark TownesTH rangeTHWatercourse neighborhoodElegantly situated near Daybreak Watercourse
Resale SFHMid-$600s–$800s3+ BR SFHEstablished villagesMost Daybreak SFH resale; newer construction $650K–$800K

Daybreak's Neighborhoods

Eastlake
Daybreak's original neighborhood; mature, Oquirrh Lake access, established parks
The Cove
Lakeside living; premium Oquirrh Lake proximity; resale-dominant
Founders Park
Community hub area; close to amenities and Cove House Info Studio
Downtown Daybreak (New)
Walkable urban district; ballpark; retail 2026; TH + condos coming
Watermark / Watercourse
Newest phases; David Weekley Watermark Townes; The Dawn TH
Cascade Village
Newest Daybreak section at south end; additional builder phases coming

Silicon Slopes Connection

Daybreak sits 20 minutes from the Silicon Slopes tech corridor in Lehi and American Fork — Utah's technology hub hosting Adobe, Qualtrics (SAP), Vivint, Extra Space Storage, and dozens of high-growth tech companies. I-15 southbound from South Jordan to Lehi typically runs 20–30 minutes outside peak hours. For tech workers who want walkable master-planned community living without living in the Lehi/Vineyard area directly, Daybreak is the primary alternative — offering SLC urban access northbound and Silicon Slopes employment access southbound from the same address.

Daybreak vs Other Salt Lake Valley Suburbs

AreaDriving Time to SLCDriving Time to Silicon SlopesLifestylePrice RangeMaster Plan?
Daybreak (South Jordan)~15 min~20 minFull MPC — 50mi trails, 7 pools, lake, ballpark$350K–$800K+Yes — 4,100 acres
Herriman~20 min~20 minNewer suburbs, some MPCs, no single dominant anchor$450K–$800KPartial
Draper~15 min~25 minEstablished, executive homes, trails, Corner Canyon$600K–$1.5M+Partial
Riverton~20 min~25 minFamily-focused, affordable, some new construction$400K–$700KNo
Lehi / Vineyard~30 min to SLC~5 minSilicon Slopes adjacent, active new construction$450K–$900KPartial

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daybreak Utah and where is it located?
Daybreak is a 4,100-acre master-planned community in South Jordan, Utah — approximately 15 miles south of downtown Salt Lake City via I-15, and 20 minutes from Silicon Slopes (Lehi/American Fork tech corridor). Developed by the Larry H. Miller Company (LHMC), Daybreak is Utah's largest and most active master-planned community, currently home to 30,000+ residents in 9,300+ homes, with 10,000 more homes planned through 2036. The community features 50+ miles of trails, 7 pools, 48 parks, Oquirrh Lake, and the new Downtown Daybreak district opening 2025–2026.
What are home prices at Daybreak South Jordan Utah?
Most Daybreak homes are newer construction priced from the mid-$600s with most single-family homes selling below $800,000. New construction townhomes start in the $350,000s–$450,000s (Holmes Homes Tempo Condominiums, Sego Homes Sky Terrace). David Weekley Homes is selling townhomes at The Dawn starting in a similar range. 5-year appreciation at Daybreak averages +54.21% as of 2025 per Neighborhood Scout.
What is Downtown Daybreak and when does it open?
Downtown Daybreak is a new 200-acre mixed-use urban district at the heart of the Daybreak community, being developed by Larry H. Miller Real Estate. It broke ground in late 2023. The first residential offerings — townhomes from Sego Homes (Sky Terrace $454,900–$597,000), Holmes Homes (Tempo Condominiums $355,900–$419,900), and Destination Homes — are available for purchase in Summer/Fall 2026. A 7,500-seat ballpark for the Salt Lake Bees (Triple-A baseball, LA Angels affiliate, LHMC owned) anchors the district. Additional 2026 groundbreaking is planned for retail, apartments, district parking, and the Larry H. & Gail Miller Arts Center.
What school district serves Daybreak Utah?
Daybreak is served by the Jordan School District (JSD). Jordan SD is a large district with multiple elementary, middle, and high schools serving South Jordan. When evaluating specific Daybreak neighborhoods, verify school assignments by parcel with Jordan School District directly, as different sections of the community may feed different schools.
Is Daybreak a good investment?
Daybreak has shown 5-year appreciation of +54.21% as of 2025 per Neighborhood Scout, outperforming the broader Salt Lake County average. As one in six homes built in Salt Lake County in 2022 was in Daybreak, the community has demonstrated sustained demand through multiple market cycles. Downtown Daybreak's new mixed-use district and ballpark are expected to further support values in the core of the community.
Ryan Brown — Principal Broker & CEO · FL BK3626873

Daybreak is the only community in Utah that makes the 'resort lifestyle plus walkable downtown' promise and is actually delivering it in 2026 with the ballpark, Downtown Daybreak retail, and new residential. For Silicon Slopes workers and SLC professionals who want master-planned living, the combination is genuinely unique in the Mountain West. Call me.

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