Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 87,503	$ 10,324
Real estate inventories	176,848	125,367
Fixed assets, net	1,028	680
Receivables	785	243
Other assets	1,156	920
Total assets	267,320	137,534
Liabilities and equity:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	18,654	6,107
Debt	30,950	29,112
Total liabilities	49,604	35,219
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Member’s equity
Member’s equity		102,315
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock	0
Additional paid-in capital	93,117
Accumulated Deficit	(1,941)
Total UCP, Inc. stockholders’ equity	91,254	0
Noncontrolling interest	126,462	0
Total liabilities and equity	217,716	102,315
Total liabilities and equity	267,320	137,534
Common Class A [Member]
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock	78
Common Class B [Member]
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock