Same brand, fundamentally different situations. Established resale vs. new construction. Amenities open now vs. late 2026. $410K median resale vs. $550K–$680K new. Here's how to choose.
SunRiver St. George gives you an established community with 80+ clubs, amenities open now, and resale pricing that recently corrected 23% from peak. SunRiver Firelight gives you new construction with modern floor plans and large garages, closer proximity to Zion, and a community that will eventually replicate the SunRiver lifestyle — once the clubhouse opens in late 2026 and the resident base builds over several years.
| Feature | SunRiver St. George | SunRiver Firelight |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Fully built out, resale only | Active new construction |
| Built | 1998–2019 | 2025–present |
| Homes | 2,600+ | 1,200+ planned |
| Price range | $360K–$700K+ | Mid-$400Ks to $700K+ after upgrades |
| Median price | ~$410K (May 2026) | ~$560K–$600K typical spec |
| HOA / month | $172 (standard) / $242 (Reflections) | TBD (est. ~$170; $0 yrs 1–2 for Founders Club) |
| Amenities | Open now — pools, 14 pickleball, 35K sq ft clubhouse | Late 2026 — clubhouse under construction |
| Golf | 18-hole (separate membership) | No golf planned |
| Clubs | 80+ established clubs | Building from zero |
| Garage size | 2–3 car typical in resale | 3–4 car typical in new builds |
| Floor plans | Older designs (avg. 2009 build) | Modern open plans, current design |
| Builder warranty | None (resale) | Full new-construction warranty |
| Location | St. George proper | Toquerville (15 min W of St. George) |
| Zion proximity | ~50 min | ~35 min |
| Hospital access | ~10 min to Intermountain St. George Regional | ~25 min to Intermountain St. George Regional |
SunRiver St. George's median sale price in May 2026 is approximately $410,000 — down from a $534,000 peak in December 2025. At $410K, you're buying a resale home that was built between 1998–2019, in a fully operational community with immediate amenity access.
SunRiver Firelight spec homes are currently listing in the $570K–$680K range after upgrades. For $160K–$270K more than SunRiver's median, you get new construction, modern floor plans, a larger garage, and a builder warranty. You do not get amenity access until late 2026 at the earliest.
At $410K in SunRiver, you're likely getting a 2009-era home with some updates needed. At $580K in Firelight, you're getting a new home with $80K+ in design upgrades included. The real comparison isn't $410K vs. $580K — it's the total cost of ownership including renovation budget for the resale vs. the ready-to-live-in new build. Run both numbers before deciding purely on list price.
Our St. George partner agent has current inventory data for both communities and can help you think through the specific tradeoffs for your timeline and budget.
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