Homes for sale in Woodland Hills, Utah

Area overview

Woodland Hills is a genuine mountain community tucked into the foothills above southern Utah County at roughly 5,500 feet elevation. With around 1,500 residents, it is one of the smallest and most secluded cities in the county — and that's exactly the point. Residents here chose Woodland Hills for the privacy, the wildlife (deer, elk, and wild turkeys are daily visitors), and the feeling of living in the mountains without a long commute. The Summit Creek area is the heart of the community, with homes ranging from cozy cabins to large custom builds on multi-acre lots. The Cedar Hills area of Woodland Hills (not to be confused with the separate city of Cedar Hills in north Utah County) offers a slightly more accessible entry point with smaller lots that still provide the mountain setting. Most properties feature mature trees, natural landscaping, and the kind of quiet you simply cannot find in the valley below. Woodland Hills is served by Nebo School District. Students typically attend schools in neighboring Mapleton or Salem — Maple Mountain High School is the primary high school, with Mapleton Junior High serving the middle grades. Elementary-age children attend schools in the adjacent communities. The small population means Woodland Hills doesn't have its own schools, but families say the trade-off for the mountain lifestyle is well worth the short drive. The outdoor lifestyle here is the real draw. Summit Creek runs through the community and connects to trails in the Uinta National Forest. Residents can hike, mountain bike, and horseback ride directly from their property into national forest land. Elk hunting is popular in the surrounding hills, and the community maintains a quiet, low-development philosophy that prioritizes natural beauty over commercial growth. Woodland Hills Park is the community gathering spot, and the annual Woodland Hills celebration brings residents together. Pricing in Woodland Hills reflects the unique mountain setting. Homes range from the mid-$500s for smaller or older properties to $1.5M+ for custom builds on several acres with panoramic views. The market moves slowly — only a handful of homes sell each year — which means buyers need patience and a good agent who knows when listings are coming. I've helped buyers who searched for months waiting for the right Woodland Hills property to hit the market. If you want true mountain living within 20 minutes of Provo, with wildlife in your yard and stars you can actually see at night, Woodland Hills is a rare find that most people don't even know exists.

Lifestyle

Wooded lots, deer and elk sightings, mountain air, stargazing, and a true retreat from suburban life.