South Jordan · Salt Lake County
Daybreak Real Estate
Utah's largest master-planned community — Oquirrh Lake at its center, walkable village pattern, broad housing range from townhomes to executive single-family.
Daybreak is the master-planned residential community in South Jordan, on the western edge of the Salt Lake Valley at the foot of the Oquirrh Mountains. Developed beginning in the mid-2000s on the former Kennecott copper-mining footprint, Daybreak is the largest master-planned community in Utah, with a walkable village pattern built around 100-acre Oquirrh Lake, an extensive trail network, and a New-Urbanist design language that distinguishes it from typical Salt Lake County suburbs. The community supports a broad housing range — from townhomes and condominiums through executive single-family homes — and continues to expand through new villages.
Kamee Shrope, a Global Real Estate Advisor with Engel & Völkers Salt Lake City, represents buyers and sellers across South Jordan, including Daybreak. The guide below covers what defines the Daybreak market, the housing range on offer, and what buyers and sellers should know.
Master Planned Living with Amenities and Variety
Housing Choices
Daybreak includes condominiums, townhomes, single-family homes, and lakefront or golf-course-adjacent properties. Many homes follow a New Urbanist design language with front porches, alley-loaded garages, and varied street fronts. Compare the individual village, home type, association documents, and current listings.
Each Daybreak village has its own character. South Station and Garden Park are among the older villages; Founders Park and Highland sit near the lake; Soleil Lofts includes multifamily homes; and newer villages continue to be released. Review the applicable design standards and association documents for the specific property.
Community Lifestyle
Oquirrh Lake — a 100-acre stocked-fishing and non-motorized boating reservoir — sits at Daybreak's center and shapes the community's daily life. Residents have free use, with kayak, paddleboard, and canoe storage available. The Daybreak Trails network, with over 60 miles of paved paths and unpaved trails, runs through every village and connects to the broader Jordan River Parkway. Daybreak SoDa Row contains the community's primary commercial district with restaurants, the Daybreak Community Center, and the Salt Lake County Health Department offices.
School assignment, enrollment, transportation, and programs vary by address and can change. Confirm current information directly with Jordan School District and the individual school. Community facilities and access should likewise be verified for the address and time you expect to use them.
Market Activity
Daybreak market conditions vary by village, lot type, lake or interior setting, home age, condition, and association obligations. Use current, property-specific comparable evidence and active competition when evaluating a home.
Daybreak access, transit availability, association obligations, and current competing inventory should be checked for the particular village and property. For a Daybreak-specific estimate, request a complimentary valuation.
What Buyers and Sellers Should Know
Daybreak has a master-planned, amenity-oriented setting with Oquirrh Lake, trails, and a New Urbanist street pattern. Compare the specific village, association documents, property form, and current services with the alternatives you are considering.
Daybreak sits on the western side of the valley. Test routes to work, downtown, recreation, and services at the relevant times rather than relying on fixed travel estimates.
For sellers, Daybreak rewards properties that present the community's design language well — front porches utilized, landscaping that fits the New-Urbanist vocabulary, interior updates that respect the contemporary aesthetic. Buyers in this market are comparing directly against new-construction Daybreak inventory; resale properties need to compete on either value, location within the community (lake-adjacent, trail-adjacent), or premium upgrades.
Compare against South Jordan Real Estate (the broader city overview) or Draper (the adjacent Salt Lake County newer-stock suburb). Reach out for a private conversation.
Common Questions
Daybreak Real Estate FAQ
- What is Daybreak?
- Daybreak is the master-planned residential community in South Jordan, Utah — the largest master-planned community in Utah. Developed beginning in the mid-2000s on the former Kennecott copper-mining footprint, Daybreak is built around 100-acre Oquirrh Lake with a walkable New-Urbanist village pattern, extensive trail network, and a broad housing range from condominiums and townhomes through executive single-family homes.
- What is Oquirrh Lake?
- Oquirrh Lake is the 100-acre stocked-fishing and non-motorized boating reservoir at the center of Daybreak. Residents have free use including kayak, paddleboard, and canoe storage. The lake shapes the community's daily life and provides the visual anchor for many Daybreak villages.
- What schools serve Daybreak?
- Daybreak is within Jordan School District, but assignments, enrollment, transportation, and programs can vary by address and change. Use the district's current boundary lookup and contact the relevant school before relying on an assignment.
- How does Daybreak compare to other Salt Lake Valley suburbs?
- Daybreak has a master-planned setting, while Sandy, Draper, and Cottonwood Heights have different housing forms, services, terrain, and routes. Compare specific addresses, association documents, current listings, and real-world travel patterns rather than treating one area as the best fit.
- Who is the best realtor for Daybreak?
- Kamee Shrope is a Global Real Estate Advisor with Engel & Völkers Salt Lake City, an Engel & Völkers Private Office advisor, and a REALM member. Her Engel & Völkers profile describes a top-1% Utah and global Engel & Völkers recognition; review the undated profile details at https://www.engelvoelkers.com/private-office/en/advisors/kamee-shrope.
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Whether you're buying, selling, or exploring a move to Daybreak, Kamee provides a private, no-pressure conversation about your goals — and a working plan that fits.