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Pleasant Grove Real Estate
Last updated: July 2026 · Market data from the Wasatch Front Regional MLS
Pleasant Grove, long known as Utah's City of Trees, sits directly under Mount Timpanogos in north Utah County between American Fork, Lindon and the Highland and Cedar Hills bench. It blends historic tree-lined neighborhoods around its 1850s core with newer subdivisions climbing toward the mountain, and offers quick trail access at Battle Creek and Grove Creek canyons.
Pleasant Grove Market Snapshot
As of June 2026, the typical home in Pleasant Grove sells for about $559,000 (2026 year-to-date median, all home types). Prices are rising year over year in a balanced market.
Typical sale, 2026 year-to-date
Market conditions, June 2026
Source: UtahRealEstate.com / RapidStats MLS data. Median figures are all residential property types (single-family, townhouse, and condo), 2026 year-to-date; market-condition figures reflect June 2026. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Market data powered by zoomUTAH.com.
Pleasant Grove has appreciated steadily over the long run, supported by its established City of Trees setting, canyon trail access and proximity to the Silicon Slopes job corridor. As a mature city with only moderate new supply, it tends to hold value well, though recent gains have cooled from the peak like the rest of Utah County. Treat any single year as a snapshot rather than a trend.
What your money buys in Pleasant Grove
Townhomes, condos and smaller older homes near downtown and the west side; the lowest-maintenance entry point into the city.
Established single-family homes in the Manila area and central mid-era subdivisions across the valley floor.
Larger and newer homes in the Grove Creek and Battle Creek areas and on the lower bench, some with mountain or valley views.
Custom and larger view homes on the upper east bench below Mount Timpanogos, the premium top of the Pleasant Grove market.
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I am Kris Bowen, a licensed Real Estate Broker with LPT Realty, with 23 years in Utah real estate and more than 1,000 closings. Pleasant Grove is a market with two personalities, the historic City of Trees core and the newer bench climbing toward Timpanogos, and I price each the way it actually trades by walking the specific neighborhood and running in-person comps rather than a citywide average. Whether you want a home steps from the Battle Creek trailhead or an established place near downtown, I will tell you straight what your pocket of Pleasant Grove is really doing. Reach me at 801-999-8005 or search every listing at zoomUTAH.com.
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Buying a Home in Pleasant Grove
Buyers in Pleasant Grove are choosing between two very different sides of the same city: the established, tree-lined neighborhoods around the historic core and the newer subdivisions climbing the east bench toward Mount Timpanogos. Those areas price very differently per square foot, and a home with canyon trail access and mountain views answers to a different buyer pool than a central home near downtown. That range is the opportunity, but it means a citywide average tells you little about a specific street.
Get pre-approved early and price your target against recent in-person comps in that exact pocket. Weigh commute at rush hour to the Silicon Slopes jobs, lot size, and on newer bench construction, HOA dues and builder incentives. The City of Trees setting and canyon access carry a premium in the neighborhoods closest to the mountain, so knowing where that premium starts is what keeps you from overpaying.
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Selling a Home in Pleasant Grove
Sellers in Pleasant Grove do best when they price to the specific neighborhood rather than the city as a whole. An older home near the historic downtown, a Manila-area subdivision house and a newer bench home with Timpanogos views draw different buyers, and the pricing, prep and photos have to reflect the exact pocket. Homes that are staged, prepped and priced to nearby recent sales sell faster and closer to asking than homes priced off an optimistic citywide number.
Pleasant Grove's older homes benefit from smart prep and professional photos, since they compete with newer construction in the city and surrounding towns. Pricing that honestly accounts for the finish level a buyer would otherwise renovate into, rather than treating the whole city as one market, is what avoids a price cut and a longer, more expensive time on market.
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New Construction in Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove has moderate new construction, concentrated on the east bench where newer single-family subdivisions climb toward Mount Timpanogos, plus scattered infill closer to the historic core. New homes trade a premium and often an HOA for current finishes, better insulation and, on the higher lots, mountain and valley views and quick canyon trail access.
When you compare a new build to one of Pleasant Grove's many established resales, weigh the full picture: lot size, HOA dues, commute at rush hour and the finish level you would otherwise pay to renovate into an older home. In a cooler market, builder incentives on rate buydowns and closing costs can narrow the gap between new and resale more than the sticker price suggests.
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Relocating to north Utah County? Pleasant Grove pairs a walkable historic downtown and canyon trail access with quick reach to the Silicon Slopes jobs, and Kris has helped more than 1,000 Utah buyers and sellers sort out how the downtown, Grove Creek, Battle Creek and east-bench neighborhoods differ on commute, price and home style. He works and sells across Utah County and the whole Wasatch Front. Call 801-999-8005 or start at zoomUTAH.com.
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Featured Pleasant Grove Communities
The areas buyers ask about most. Pleasant Grove has more, so tell us what you are looking for and we will point you to the right fit.
Downtown and the Old Fort area
The historic 1850s core around Main Street and 100 South, with older homes, mature trees, local shops and civic buildings; the most established and walkable part of the city.
Grove Creek
Established and newer homes on the northeast side beneath the Grove Creek Canyon trailhead, prized for quick canyon access and views of Mount Timpanogos.
Battle Creek
A large residential area on the north and northeast side near the Battle Creek Falls trailhead, mixing older homes with newer subdivisions climbing toward the bench.
Manila
An established west-side neighborhood toward Lindon and the freeway with older and mid-era homes, generally among the more attainable detached houses in the city.
The east bench toward the mountain
Newer subdivisions on higher ground below Mount Timpanogos with larger lots and mountain and valley views, the upper end of Pleasant Grove pricing.
Best Pleasant Grove neighborhood for…
Matching what you want most to where it lives in Pleasant Grove.
- Closest to canyon trails The Grove Creek and Battle Creek neighborhoods on the northeast side, steps from the canyon trailheads and Timpanogos foothills.
- Most established and walkable The historic downtown and Old Fort area around Main Street, with mature trees and the original city grid.
- Best mountain and valley views The east bench below Mount Timpanogos, where higher ground and larger lots drive the premium.
- Best value per square foot The west-side Manila area and central mid-era subdivisions, often the most attainable detached homes in the city.
- Newest construction The east-bench subdivisions climbing toward the mountain, where newer single-family homes are still being built.
Pleasant Grove Schools
Pleasant Grove is part of the Alpine School District, where students attend Pleasant Grove Junior High School and Pleasant Grove High School. The city will join the new Timpanogos School District when the approved Alpine split takes effect in 2027-28.
High schools
Middle / junior high
Elementary
Charter & private
- John Hancock Charter School
- Lincoln Academy
- Canyon Grove Academy
Which high school feeds where
| Area of Pleasant Grove | Typically feeds |
|---|---|
| Citywide Pleasant Grove | Pleasant Grove High School |
| Central and east Pleasant Grove | Pleasant Grove Junior High |
| North-central neighborhoods near the core | Grovecrest Elementary |
| West-side Manila area | Manila Elementary |
| West and central Pleasant Grove | Mount Mahogany and Central elementary schools |
Boundaries shift as the area grows. Always confirm your exact address on the official district boundary map.
Alpine School District voters approved a split into three smaller districts, and on July 1, 2027 Pleasant Grove is set to move into the new Timpanogos School District along with Lindon, Orem and Vineyard. Until then the current district name and boundaries apply. Verify the current assignment for any specific address.
Living in Pleasant Grove
Beyond the market numbers, here is what day-to-day life and the cost of owning look like. Tap any section to open it.
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Why is Pleasant Grove called the City of Trees?
Pleasant Grove earned the nickname for its mature tree canopy, especially in the historic core, and took its name from a grove of cottonwoods between Battle Creek and Grove Creek. The city sits directly under Mount Timpanogos, and the large 'G' monument on the foothills above town is a local landmark. -
What is there to do outdoors in Pleasant Grove?
Two canyons meet the city on the east side: Battle Creek Canyon, with the popular Battle Creek Falls hike, and Grove Creek Canyon, both offering quick trail access into the Timpanogos foothills. The city also maintains parks and is a short drive from American Fork Canyon and the Alpine Loop. -
What is the commute like from Pleasant Grove?
Pleasant Grove has I-15 access on its west side and sits minutes from the Silicon Slopes tech campuses in Lehi and the American Fork FrontRunner station. Downtown Salt Lake City is roughly 40 to 50 minutes north off peak, and Provo and Orem are about 15 to 20 minutes south. State Street and Pleasant Grove Boulevard connect the city to neighboring towns. -
What kind of community is Pleasant Grove?
Pleasant Grove is an established city with deep roots dating to the 1850s, a walkable historic downtown and an annual Strawberry Days celebration that is one of the oldest community festivals in the state. Its mix of historic homes and newer bench subdivisions makes it one of the more varied markets in north Utah County.
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Frequently asked questions
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Is Pleasant Grove a good place to buy a home?
Pleasant Grove appeals to buyers who want an established City of Trees setting under Mount Timpanogos with quick canyon trail access, a historic downtown and proximity to the Silicon Slopes jobs. It offers a real range from older central homes to newer bench construction, so comparing your target against nearby recent sales matters more than a citywide average.
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What types of homes are in Pleasant Grove?
You will find historic and early-20th-century homes near the core, mid-era subdivisions across the valley floor, newer single-family homes climbing the east bench, and townhomes and condos in select areas. Lot sizes and price per square foot vary widely across those categories.
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Which school district serves Pleasant Grove?
Pleasant Grove is currently in the Alpine School District and feeds Pleasant Grove High School. Starting July 1, 2027 the city is set to join the new Timpanogos School District along with Lindon, Orem and Vineyard under the approved Alpine split. Confirm the exact school assignment for any address, since boundaries change over time.
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How are property taxes in Pleasant Grove?
Utah gives owner-occupied primary residences a 45% exemption, which lowers the effective rate on your home compared with a second home or investment property. Your actual bill depends on assessed value and the combined local rate, so ask for the current figures on any specific property.
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How close is Pleasant Grove to hiking and the mountains?
Very close. Battle Creek and Grove Creek canyons open directly onto the city's east side, putting the Battle Creek Falls trail and the Timpanogos foothills within a short drive, and the east-bench neighborhoods sit closest to those trailheads.
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Does Pleasant Grove have a historic downtown?
Yes. The original grid around Main Street and 100 South is a walkable historic core with older homes, mature trees, local businesses and civic buildings, and it hosts the long-running Strawberry Days festival each summer.
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