A St. George community
Living in Grand Heights.
County plat records mark Grand Heights as the highest subdivision inside St. George city limits, roughly 500 feet above neighborhoods like Stone Cliff and Foremaster. The back of the development borders BLM land, and the draw is straightforward: elevation, a real view corridor, and quiet.
I am Scott Buehler. I have spent 20+ years in Southern Utah, and this page is the honest version of what the bench offers, what it costs, and what you want to know before you make an offer.
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Current listings
Homes for sale in Grand Heights.
Fed straight from the MLS and limited to homes inside the community: new Grand Heights listings appear here the day they list, and sold homes drop off. Because lots still remain in the newest phase, watch for both finished homes and build-ready lots in the same search.
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On this page
Life on the bench
A subdivision still finding its edges.
Grand Heights is one of the newer names on the St. George map. Washington County recorded the first phase in late 2018, then added Phase 2 in 2020, Phase 3 in 2022, and a fourth phase in 2025, and the subdivision is still filling in along Grand Heights Drive today. That build-out history matters if you are comparing this neighborhood to an established bench community: the streets, the landscaping, and the final mix of finished homes are all still settling in.
What draws people up here is elevation. County and broker sources describe Grand Heights as the highest platted subdivision inside St. George city limits, sitting roughly 500 feet above lower-elevation neighborhoods like Stone Cliff and Foremaster. The rear of the development borders BLM land, which keeps the back side quiet and gives direct trail and OHV access from some lots without a drive to a trailhead.
Because it is a bring-your-own-builder subdivision rather than a single production community, no two blocks look alike. Some owners have built custom homes with high-end finishes; other lots still sit vacant, waiting for their turn. I walk it as a work in progress, not a finished picture, and I tell buyers to expect that when they tour it.
Neighborhood highlights
What actually sets this bench apart.
The highest ground in the city
County plat records and local brokerages describe Grand Heights as the highest subdivision platted inside St. George limits, roughly 500 feet above neighborhoods like Stone Cliff and Foremaster.
BLM land at the back fence
The rear of the subdivision borders Bureau of Land Management ground. That keeps the back side undeveloped and quiet, and some lots open straight onto BLM trail and OHV access without a drive to a trailhead.
A multi-mountain view corridor
Broker and builder listings for the subdivision describe sightlines toward Zion National Park, Pine Valley Mountain, Green Springs, red rock mesas, and the city below, depending on the exact lot.
Bring-your-own-builder lots
Unlike a single production community, Grand Heights lots are sold to owners who choose their own construction team. That is why the finished homes vary so widely from block to block.
Sandstone Elementary nearby
Sandstone Elementary, grades K-5, serves this area of St. George, part of the district's east-side elementary tier.
Larger-than-average lots
Rim lots in the most recent phase have run from roughly 0.42 to 0.78 acres, and interior lots from roughly 0.29 to 0.36 acres, both above the typical St. George subdivision lot.
Homes & lots
Custom homes, still filling in the phases.
Grand Heights is a bring-your-own-builder subdivision, which means the homes here are custom or semi-custom rather than stamped out from a single production plan. Nearly all recorded builds date to 2019 or later, and construction is ongoing through the most recent phase. You will find a mix of single-level and two-story homes, generally two- to three-car garages, on lots that run larger than a typical St. George subdivision lot.
The final phase broke lots into two tiers: rim lots facing the open BLM edge, running roughly 0.42 to 0.78 acres, and interior lots at roughly 0.29 to 0.36 acres. That split matters for both view and privacy, and it is worth confirming which tier any specific listing falls in before you compare it to a neighbor's price.
Because the subdivision recorded new phases as recently as 2025, treat any "typical" description as a moving target. Some streets are fully built out with finished custom homes; others still have vacant, buildable lots sitting between them. I would not judge the whole neighborhood off one block.
A subdivision that recorded its newest phase this year is still writing its own story, block by block.
Trails & outdoors
BLM land, right at the back fence.
The single biggest outdoor feature here is not a named trail, it is the boundary itself. Grand Heights backs directly to Bureau of Land Management land, and builder marketing for the subdivision specifically calls out the ability to ride bikes and OHVs straight from the doorstep on lots along that edge. There is no formal, signed trail system inside the subdivision the way some St. George neighborhoods have; the appeal is the open desert access itself.
For a maintained trail network, the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve is the nearest large protected area, covering tens of thousands of acres of Mojave Desert habitat with marked hiking, biking, and equestrian routes. Because Grand Heights sits at elevation on the east side of town, confirm the specific trailhead and access point closest to your lot before you count on a short drive.
Trail and land-use facts: BLM Arizona Strip/St. George field office public land records and current Grand Heights builder listing pages. The wider outdoor picture is in the St. George guide.
Errands & drive times
What the elevation costs you in minutes.
Living at the top of the city means everything is a drive down the hill first. Builder marketing for the subdivision notes convenient highway access despite the elevation. Because Grand Heights Drive is the through street for the whole subdivision, times below are measured from Grand Heights Drive near the subdivision entrance; add a couple of minutes from the highest interior streets.
| The errand | Where it happens | From Grand Heights Dr |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | St. George Regional Hospital, 1380 E Medical Center Dr | ~10 min |
| Campus and games | Utah Tech University | ~10 min |
| Dinner downtown | Historic Main Street, Ancestor Square | ~10 min |
| Flights | St. George Regional Airport (SGU) | ~15 min |
Builder marketing for Grand Heights also notes that Sand Hollow and Quail Creek reservoirs, along with several regional golf courses, sit about 15 minutes from the subdivision. For the bigger trips, Zion National Park is roughly an hour east and Las Vegas is about two hours south on I-15. The full day-trip map lives in the St. George guide.
Schools & education
Schools, by the facts.
Grand Heights is served by the Washington County School District. Sandstone Elementary (grades K-5) serves this area, located at 850 N 2450 East. Above elementary, WCSD runs a four-tier structure: intermediate school for grades 6-7, middle school for grades 8-9, and high school for grades 10-12. I have not independently confirmed the exact intermediate, middle, and high school boundary for Grand Heights, so confirm the current assignment for any home you are serious about directly with the district rather than guessing from a map.
For independent school information, GreatSchools and Niche both publish data you can weigh for yourself. Utah Tech University is about ten minutes away.
I cover the bigger education picture, including Utah Tech, in the St. George guide.
The city's highest lots
What "highest in the city" actually means.
St. George has several neighborhoods that sell themselves on elevation and view: Stone Cliff, Foremaster Ridge, and now Grand Heights. Of the three, county and broker sources consistently describe Grand Heights as sitting the highest, roughly 500 feet above the others. That is worth taking seriously if a view corridor is the reason you are looking here, because it changes what you can actually see from a given lot compared to a lower bench elsewhere in town.
It also means Grand Heights is genuinely still a construction zone in parts. The subdivision recorded its fourth phase in 2025, so if you tour it expecting a fully mature neighborhood with settled landscaping on every lot, you may be surprised by vacant parcels and homes at different stages of completion on the same street. That is not a flaw, it is the nature of a subdivision still building out, but I would rather you know it walking in than find out on the tour.
The BLM boundary at the rear is the other half of the story. It is what makes the highest lots feel private rather than exposed, and it is a real amenity for anyone who wants trail or OHV access without a drive. It also means those rim lots will likely never have a neighbor built directly behind them, which is part of what supports the premium pricing on that tier.
What I check before I call a Grand Heights lot a safe bet
- Whether the lot is a rim lot or an interior lot, since that alone drives most of the price and view difference.
- What is actually built, vacant, or under construction on the adjoining lots right now, not just at closing.
- Which phase the lot belongs to and whether the recorded plat and utilities match what the listing claims.
- The exact view from the actual lot, in person, since "mountain and city views" can mean very different things fifty feet apart on a bench.
This is general guidance, not a survey or an appraisal. Confirm elevation, boundary, and phase details for any specific lot with Washington County records and a licensed surveyor before you rely on them. Sources: Washington County GIS subdivision records, St. George-area brokerage and builder listing pages for Grand Heights.
What locals know
Notes from up the bench.
No listing photo tells you this part. After more than 20 years in Southern Utah, here is what I would tell a friend before they buy at the top of St. George.
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A new plat means a moving target. With a fourth phase recorded as recently as 2025, the neighborhood's final shape, its amenities, and its long-term resale comps are still being written. Buy the lot and the home you see, not the finished neighborhood you imagine.
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Rim and interior are two different products. A rim lot backing BLM land and an interior lot two streets over can carry very different prices for what looks like the same subdivision name. Ask which tier you are actually comparing.
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Bring-your-own-builder cuts both ways. You get real design freedom on a build-ready lot, but you also carry the builder-selection and construction-timeline risk yourself instead of handing it to a single production company.
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Drive it before you fall for a listing photo. Elevation buys you a view, but it also buys you a longer drive down to everything else in town. Make the actual daily drive before you commit, not just the tour.
Buy or sell here
The buyer side and the seller side.
Buying in Grand Heights
Grand Heights is a hillside subdivision in the 84770 zip on the east side of St. George, built in phases since 2018. County records list it as the highest platted subdivision inside St. George city limits, roughly 500 feet above neighborhoods like Stone Cliff and Foremaster, and the back of the development borders BLM land.
Custom and semi-custom single-family homes, most built from 2019 forward under a bring-your-own-builder model rather than a single production builder. You see a mix of single-level and two-story plans, generally two- to three-car garages, on rim lots and interior lots that both run larger than a typical St. George subdivision lot.
The elevation is the whole point. Listings and the builder's own marketing describe sightlines toward Zion National Park, Pine Valley Mountain, Green Springs, the surrounding red rock mesas, and the city below. Which specific view a given lot gets depends on whether it sits on the rim or in the interior of the subdivision, so I always confirm the exact lot before anyone counts on a view.
It is a wide range because lot size, rim position, and finish level all move the number independently. Recorded sales have run from roughly $300,000 up past $1,300,000, with rim lots and larger finished homes at the top of that range. Prices move fast in a subdivision still building out, so confirm against the live listings below rather than any number here.
Grand Heights is in the Washington County School District. Sandstone Elementary, grades K-5, is the confirmed elementary for this area. WCSD runs a four-tier structure above that, elementary through fifth grade, intermediate for sixth and seventh, middle school for eighth and ninth, and high school for tenth through twelfth, so confirm the current intermediate, middle, and high school assignment directly with the district before you rely on it.
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Selling in Grand Heights
Homes here do not appraise off a single neighborhood average because lot position and finish level swing the number so much. Start with the home valuation page and I will run a real comparison against recent Grand Heights sales, no obligation.
List with me and your home is featured across MovingUtah, on this page, on the St. George hub, and in the featured listings buyers browse on this site. The get featured page walks through exactly how that works.
I start with live MLS comps, then separate rim lots from interior lots so I am comparing like with like. From there I adjust for the specific view corridor, lot size, finish level, and how close the property sits to the BLM boundary.
Yes, and it comes up often in a neighborhood that is still building out. Timing the two is mostly a sequencing problem, and I cover the playbook in the buy and sell at once guide. Because I am dual-licensed, I can keep the sale, the search, and the financing on one desk.
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Selling in Grand Heights
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