Panoramic mountain views are the icing on the cake in amenity-rich Murray
Murray is the fourteenth largest city in Utah, occupying 9 square miles and it is home to about 50,000 residents. With growing employment, highly-ranked schools, a notable park system and a destination just 9 miles from downtown Salt Lake City, it’s no wonder Murray is ranked one of the Best Suburbs to Live in Utah by Niche. It offers amenities that suburban dwellers require while providing premier dining and shopping options that will please urban dwellers. Located at the base of the Wasatch Mountains and offering panoramic views of Mount Olympus, Murray offers a wide variety of home styles and sizes to enjoy the views. From ranch-style homes, Colonial Revivals, and estate-style homes to two-story townhouses and condominiums, buyers can find homes from $400,000 to over $2 million.
According to Realtor Lisa Herron-McKinney, with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Utah Properties and a Salt Lake City real estate agent for 30 years, “Not only is Murray well-established with a wide range of home sizes and styles, but it also has enviable amenities including top notch hospitals, great shopping, and award-winning schools. It also has lower taxes than other Salt Lake City communities, which helps to drive home buyers here.”
Overview of the Murray Parkway Golf Course located in Murray, UT.
Large custom homes with mountain views line this culdesac in Murray.
Unique homes with large front yards line this neighborhood street in Murray.
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Murray Park leads the pack of more than 10 area parks
Murray residents are spoiled with at least ten municipal parks and twice that many within a two-mile radius, but Murray Park is the true heart of the city. It features sports fields, outdoor sculptures, playgrounds and an arboretum. Visitors enjoy walking right up to the edge of Cottonwood Creek, which flows through nearly every corner of the park. Pickleball courts are popular and reservable online.
View of Murray City Park located in Murray, UT.
Friends play pickle ball at Murray Park in Murray.
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While prices and sizes vary widely, ranch-style homes are quite popular in Murray
While the average sale price for homes in Murray in 2023 was $514,141, buyers can find a range of prices and home styles. Condominiums have recently sold in Murray from about $200,000 to $325,000, while recent townhouse sales have ranged from about $400,000 to $620,000. Ranch-style homes sell for around $400,000, while new construction ranges from about $600,000 to over $1.5 million.
History and heritage infuse outdoor events in Murray
Murray offers a vibrant cultural scene, and many events are hosted by Murray City Parks and Recreation, including the River Festival and summertime Movies In The Park. Wheeler Historic Farm is a historic working farm that gives tours of its Victorian family home, several barns and an original ice house.
View of a Farm House located in Murray, UT.
View of the wheeler Farm House located in Murray, UT.
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All you can eat and endless shopping
For dining out, Paradise Buffet offers all-you-can-eat sushi and seafood. Visitors don’t miss Prohibition Bar, a speakeasy-influenced restaurant that serves cocktails and trendy eats with 1920s-themed names such as “My Guy Ribeye.” Fashion Place Mall is a destination shopping center with more than 150 retailers and restaurants.
A family walks by a large Christmas tree at Fashion Place in Murray.
View of Prohibition Bar located in Murray, UT.
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Murray District offers highly-ranked schools
Parents can send their children to public schools in the Murray School District, which has earned an overall B grade from Niche. Parkside Elementary, with a C grade from Niche, has an extensive STEM program for children and a Lego lab. Hillcrest Junior High earns a C-plus grade from Niche. Murray High hosts the yearly Murray High School Arts Festival, where the community can watch live performances and view student artwork.
View of Murray High School entrance located in Murray, UT.
View of Parkside Elementary School entrance in Murray, UT.
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Buses, light rail and commuter trains all serve Murray
The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) offers 400 buses serving metro Salt Lake City. Commuter trains, called FrontRunner, provide service from Ogden to Provo. TRAX is the light rail system of UTA, and its Blue Line transports Murray residents to downtown Salt Lake City.
Important to Know
With the drying up of the Great Salt Lake, agriculture, water production and air quality are at risk. The City of Salt Lake is taking measures to conserve and access new sources of water to divert to the Great Salt Lake. Without successful measures, it is forecasted that the city’s water supply will fall below demand by 2040.
Lynn recognizes that every client is unique and strives to make each transaction as streamlined as possible. She thrives in finding solutions to problems which may arise and understands that it is of the utmost importance to be available for her clients.
Lynn began her career in real estate in Los Angeles in 1998. Initially working at a commercial real estate brokerage, then transitioning to working for a prominent developer in downtown Los Angeles.
Prior to working in real estate, Lynn worked as a model internationally for 11 years. This gave her the opportunity to travel extensively, and instilled in her a desire to help others find a place to call their own.
Lynn grew up as a child of an Air Force Veteran father and continued her love of travel well into her twenties. She has quite literally lived all over the world (8 states and seven countries), settling in Salt Lake City in 2006 with her firefighter husband and two kids to enjoy a life spent outdoors. Her hobbies include climbing, skiing, mountain biking, hiking, yoga, and hunting for MCM treasures.
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