$546,223Average Value$311Average Price per Sq Ft14Homes For Sale
Victorian-era suburb a few miles from Downtown Salt Lake City
Liberty Wells was once a rural Salt Lake City community established in the 19th century as farmland, until the expansion of the trolley lines brought more suburban development from 1900 to 1925. Today, the neighborhood’s grid planning make it a walkable haven full of packed local eateries and homes with Victorian feature like pitched roofs and unique wooden trim. “The area attracts younger homebuyers, people in their 20s to mid-30s,” says Jazmin Adamson, a Realtor with Align Complete Real Estate Services who has lived in Salt Lake City her whole life. “It’s a more affordable area where you can still get a charming home for a decent price.” The Liberty Wells Community Council is a nonprofit organization of volunteer residents that maintains the neighborhood’s appeal and fosters community engagement. “Liberty Wells has this universal charm. All the homes have porches with roofs, which increases the community because everyone knows each other,” says Grant Miller, Liberty Wells Community Council member and lifelong Salt Lake resident. “I joined the Community Council to be a good steward of what we have.”
Classic style home with a classic car in the driveway.
Craftsman style home with a large garden in the front yard.
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1920s bungalows starting at $400,000
There’s a wide range of housing options in Liberty Wells, from 1920s bungalows to 1980s condos. Brick bungalows and Victorian homes range from $500,000 to $700,000, while condos and townhomes on the neighborhood’s south side can sell for around $300,000 to $500,000. In this historic district, home prices largely depend on recent renovations and the property’s overall condition. Many of the single-family homes that hug the streets in Liberty Wells have small front porches and slim driveways.
Row of homes in the Liberty Wells neighborhood.
Landscape view of Liberty Wells.
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Hangout with neighbors at Liberty Park
Liberty Park is Salt Lake City's oldest and second-largest park. It has sand and cement volleyball courts, playgrounds, a community pool and large grass fields perfect for picnics or pick-up football games. “Liberty Park is one of the trophies of Salt Lake,” Miller says. “Paddle boats in the summer, barbecues, pickup games, everyone sort of rendezvous and meets there. It’s the hangout spot.” Bird watchers can relax by the duck pond or encounter peacocks and flamingos at the Tracy Aviary, an 8-acre Botanical oasis within Liberty Park. Pocket parks include Ida M. Cotton Park, which has a small playground and shaded pavilion, and First Encampment Park, which features stone arrangements commemorating where the first settlers landed. Bonneville Golf Course is the closest public, 18-hole course 4 miles east. Nearby Central City Recreation Center has drop-in childcare, fitness classes and sports leagues.
Runner at Liberty Park, within the Liberty Wells neighborhood.
Tracy Aviary visitors center at Liberty Park.
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Small local restaurants packed with customers
Liberty Wells is home to many small coffee shops and restaurants where locals can get together and bond over a drink or a hot meal. The Park Café, located across the street from Liberty Park, is a popular breakfast spot in the community that frequently has a line out the door. Alchemy Coffee is on the same street as First Encampment Park and is known for its locally owned espresso and eclectic décor, which includes skeleton motifs. Tosh’s Ramen offers fresh Japanese dishes on State Street, like curry noodles and potstickers. Across from Tosh’s is Piper Down Pub, a perfect hangout spot with an Irish theme that serves everything from breakfast to dinner. It’s also known for its cocktails and long beer menu. Patrons can play poker and trivia or watch television while enjoying their food and drinks. Fresh Market 17th South is the go-to neighborhood grocery store.
Alchemy Coffee serves locally sourced coffee and espresso in Liberty Wells.
The Bird Feeder Café at Liberty Park.
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Community-led hikes in Salt Lake Valley
The Liberty Wells community comes together annually in July for a commemorative hike to First Encampment Park, celebrating the first settlements in Salt Lake Valley. Afterward, attendees can enjoy live music, free drinks and snacks, or take a guided tour of the nearby historic farmhouse from the pioneers' time. Popular events in the downtown area include the Utah Arts Festival, a three-day event full of live music, food trucks and art, and the Salt Lake City Pride Parade. Both events happen annually in June.
Liberty Park walkways for walkers and joggers in the Liberty Wells neighborhood.
Runner at Liberty Park, Liberty Wells.
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Whittier Elementary School, Kearns-Saint Ann School
Local students may attend Whittier Elementary School, rated A by Niche, or Clayton Middle, rated A-minus. The latter is widely known for its student-led theatre performances. The B-rated Innovations High offers online courses through the local community college, Salt Lake Community College. Kearns-Saint Ann School is a nearby private Catholic school that teaches preschool through eighth grade, while Rowland Hall is another close private school that teaches all grades. The University of Utah is a public college four miles north, while Westminster University is a private college just a mile east. Neighborhood churches include The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on West Temple Street and St. Ann Catholic Church, home to the Kearns-Saint Ann School.
Hawthorne Elementary School in Liberty Wells.
A side view of the glass entrance at Clayton Middle School.
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Start the day on State Street
Most people start or end their mornings on Interstate 89, also known as State Street. Utah Transit Authority’s 205 bus line stops every 30 minutes along 500 E Street and can take passengers 3 miles into Downtown. Liberty Wells is also considered very walkable, Adamson says. “You can easily walk to many places, like the nearest coffee shops and bars,” she says. The Salt Lake City International Airport is 10 miles away for regional or international transportation. CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital is 3 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Taufer Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Liberty Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
First Encampment Park
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Herman L Franks Park
Baseball/Softball
Dog Park
Playground
Ida M. Cotten Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
People's Freeway Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
Salt Lake City International
14 min drive
Bus
State St & 1495 S
Bus
State St & 1385 S
Bus
1700 S & 691 E
Bus
2100 S & 500 E (Wb)
Bus
500 E & Downington Ave (Sb)
Bus
1700 S & 113 E
Bus
2100 S & 300 E (Wb)
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.111 Reviews
5.0Current Resident
3/22/2024Niche Review
It's a great location, just outside the sketchy part of Salt Lake City. There was a shooting the night I moved in, but otherwise, it's been good. other than that it's great.
4.0Niche User
11/14/2014Niche Review
Low crime rate. Police are very active in patrolling
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Liberty Wells Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Liberty Wells, Salt Lake City sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Liberty Wells, Salt Lake City over the last 12 months is $405,000, up 33% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
9,890
Median Age
38
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$66,635
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$85,568
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.4%
College Graduates
44.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.8%
% Population in Labor Force
78.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
43''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
97/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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