Eagle Mountain was home to 250 people when it was incorporated in 1996, now nearly 65,000 call it home, and that number is expected to grow. Located 40 miles south of Salt Lake City, Eagle Mountain sits northwest of the Utah Lake in the flat Cedar Valley. An expanding housing market and lower price points are massive draws. “When I was growing up, that place was nothing but desert,” says Realtor and Utah native Scott Walters of Best USA Realty. “Now there’s houses everywhere – it’s amazing.”
The city is 13 miles southwest of Lehi, a growing tech hub. “We call it the ‘Silicon Slopes,’ says Joel Carson, CEO of Utah Real Estate who has 33 years of experience in the area. “Companies like Adobe and Microsoft are coming in, so many residents will work there but live in places like Eagle Mountain.” Others commute about 45 minutes to Salt Lake City and Provo is about 30 miles on the opposite side of Utah Lake.
Eagle Mountain has two key residential locations: The Ranches and City Center. The former, in the city’s northern end, is closer to shopping malls, department stores and local restaurants, while the City Center about 6 miles south, borders parks and more restaurants.
Newly built two-story and ramblers are prevalent in Eagle Mountain.
Newly built ramblers offering xeriscape yards are now being available to residents of Eagle Mountain.
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Newly constructed single-family homes
On average, homes in Eagle Mountain sell after 48 days, compared to the national average of 44. The median sale price for single-family homes here is $529,000, while the median sale price for townhomes is $396,000. While those prices hover near national averages they are below what similar properties go for around the region.
Homes here are typically about 3,000-square-foot, new traditional Craftsman-style houses with up to seven bedrooms. Mainly built during the early 2020s, these homes feature two stories, up to three-car garages and well-manicured yards. Prices range from about $400,000 to nearly $1 million. Some have mandatory homeowners associations offering pools and clubhouses as part of the monthly fees.
Newly built two-story homes are located throughout Eagle Mountain.
Newly built ramblers, located in Eagle Mountain, offer scenic views of Utah Lake and the Wasatch Mountains.
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Dual Language Immersion at Alpine district schools
The Alpine School District, which earns a B-plus from Niche, serves nearly 85,000 students from across the Provo-Orem Metropolitan region. Programs such as Dual Language Immersion, gifted services for high-ability students and immersive education at the Christa McAuliffe Space Center are offered here. There are also local charter school options. The Utah College of Applied Technology offers more than 275 programs grounded in hands-on education and has a campus in nearby Lehi. Brigham Young University, in Provo, and Utah University, in Salt Lake City, are both within 45 miles.
Frontier Middle School is located in Eagle Mountain.
Cedar Valley High School serves students in Eagle Mountain.
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Open spaces, miles of trails and fun on Utah Lake
The city manages 53 parks and open spaces, most containing playgrounds and ball fields. A few, such as Pony Express Memorial Park, host annual events, while others feature exercise equipment and skate parks. Over 85 miles of trails here accommodate hikers, cyclists and horseback riders, with some approved for off-highway vehicles. The Ranches Golf Club sits to the north, offering an 18-hole course, fitness center and lounge for members. “Folks like going to Utah Lake in the summer,” says Carson. “They can waterski, wakeboard and paddleboard there.”
Nearby eateries with retail shopping further away
Family-owned restaurants, fast-food joints, soft drink shops and bakeries are spread across the city. Sit-down restaurants are located closer to Lehi and along Interstate 15. Porter’s Town Crossing shopping center near Cedar Pass Ranch features hardware stores, medical clinics and Ridley’s Family Market. Big-box stores like Walmart are nearby, while major retailers are in Lehi. “New commercial structures and franchise restaurants are still being constructed in Eagle Mountain,” says Carson. “We’ll soon have major grocers and stores like Target here.”
Pony Express history celebration
The Pony Express Days celebration is the highlight of the summer event season. Typically held after Memorial Day weekend, it celebrates Eagle Mountain’s ties to the famed Pony Express Trail and the station where express riders stopped to change horses. Carnival rides, live music and fireworks are part of the fun, along with a parade and the Demolition Derby. It all caps off with the Pony Express PRCA Rodeo, where thousands pack the stands to witness barrel racing and bull riding. City parks also host holiday festivities, film screenings and food truck rallies throughout the year.
Accessible to Interstate 15 and bike trails
Eagle Mountain Boulevard, Pony Express Parkway and Mountain Lake Road are the city’s main thoroughfares. Interstate 15 is accessible northeast of Utah Lake, which leads 40 miles north to Salt Lake City. State Route 73 (Cory Wride Freeway) leads west out of town. Public transportation is in Saratoga Springs and Lehi, though a few bus stops are just east of Eagle Mountain. Bike trails run north and east through the town center, and sidewalks line residential streets. Cedar Valley Regional Airport is for smaller aircraft, and some locals use the space to fly powered parachutes; Salt Lake City International Airport is 42 miles north.
Low county crime rates and a desert climate
While Eagle Mountain’s crime statistics are not yet available, FBI statistics report that over the last five years Utah County’s violent and property crime rates have remained low compared to state and national figures.
Eagle Mountain experiences all four seasons. “We get plenty of snow because of our elevation here,” says Carson, “and we’re in a desert climate, so there’s low humidity throughout the summer. Temperatures can reach above 100 degrees, but not often.”
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