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A sweet community in Salt Lake City
Sugar House, a suburb 7 miles from downtown Salt Lake City, has lived many lives. The former mill neighborhood is now considered one of the most desirable zip codes because of its walkable streets and top dining, shopping and nightlife destinations. It was home to a paper mill built by Brigham Young—one of the first Mormon pioneers in Utah—which brought much economic prosperity. The mill was torn down in 1928, and the block where it stood became home to a small grocery store, gas station, bookstore, ice cream shop and theater, which still exists today. “You walk about 5 blocks, and there’s the main shopping center,” says Jazmin Adamson, a Realtor with Align Complete Real Estate Services who has lived in Salt Lake City her whole life. “But the streets are quaint and shaded with lots of trees.” The neighborhood centers around Sugar House Park, a popular hangout for locals that was once the location for The Utah State Penitentiary from January 1851 to 1951. Today, along with being a haven for recreational activities, the park hosts annual events like the Water Lantern Festival in October.
Sugarhouse has it all, including beautiful parks and many local businesses.
The Sugar House neighborhood offers a variety of home styles.
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Daily trips to Sugar House Coffee
Sugar House Coffee is a comfy café where visitors can get work done or play chess with friends. The shop also has occasional open mic nights and art exhibitions. Harbor Seafood & Steak Co. is a popular spot in the area with comfy booth seating for date nights and birthday dinners. Wasatch Brew Pub is a large brick building with an industrial vibe and ceilings with exposed, cylindrical vents, on the corner of Highland Drive, walking distance from Sugar House Park. The pub serves a collection of award-winning, locally brewed beers. For those who prefer cocktails over beer, Blind Rabbit Kitchen sits next to Wasatch Brew Pub, a more modern spot with high ceilings and low lighting. The Commons at Sugar House is a shopping destination with a Nordstrom Rack, Barnes & Noble, Whole Foods and a movie theater. People visit Harmons Grocery for everyday essentials.
Sugarhouse Coffee in Sugarhouse is painted in colorful, floral murals sure to brighten anyone’s
Sugarhouse Coffee offers excellent coffee and a welcoming atmosphere in Sugarhouse.
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Sports games and symphony shows in downtown Salt Lake
Water Lantern Festival is a family-friendly event where people gather together at Parley’s Creek in Sugar House Park to decorate lanterns, light them up and let them loose into the sky. Food trucks and live music are also included. Tracy Aviary & Botanical Gardens is located in Liberty Park, 4 miles north. The aviary hosts events like book swaps, guided nature walks and wine tastings. People enjoy Utah Jazz basketball games downtown at Delta Center and Utah Symphony shows at Abravanel Hall. Downtown Salt Lake City is a hub for many annual events. The Utah Arts Festival is held on the last weekend in June at the Salt Lake City Public Library. It features art booths, face painting and a community writing center. At Washington Park, The Pride parade in June is another event that welcomes thousands of attendees annually. Each September, the community visits the Utah State Fair, 2 miles from downtown, for carnival rides, live music, magic shows and fair food like turkey legs and funnel cakes.
Sugarhouse is just 10 minutes by car from Salt Lake City’s vibrant downtown.
Sugarhouse is close to many of Salt Lake’s best music and entertainment venues.
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Bungalows shaded by Utah Juniper trees
Sugar House mostly has 1900s bungalows, along with newer, colorful, craftsman-inspired homes and ranch-style homes priced between $500,000 and $1.2 million. The range depends on the number of bedrooms and renovations. Homes have enough front and back yard space for kids and pets to play outside. Utah Juniper trees line wide sidewalks. “Sugar House does have pockets with older homes, but it mostly has newer homes, compared to other neighborhoods like Yalecrest,” says Keni Nelson, a Realtor with Homeworks Property Lab Real Estate who’s lived in the area for a decade. There’s also multi-unit housing, such as duplexes and condos, that range from $400,000 to $700,000. Adamson says that Sugar House has a mix of young adults and families. Though Sugar House is flat, the city's surrounding mountains are visible throughout the neighborhood.
Brick bungalows are a staple on treelined streets of Sugarhouse.
Sugarhouse is one of Salt Lake City’s most desirable neighborhoods.
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Spend time at Sugar House Park
Sugar House Park is a 110-acre green space in the heart of the neighborhood that draws people with its pond, playground and picnic areas. It’s also known for having some of the best trails for running and biking with mountainside views. People visit nearby Fairmont Park for its multi-purpose sports fields and skate park. Sugar House is also home to the public Nibley Park Golf Course, Forest Dale Golf Course and The Country Club, a members-only golf and social club with an 18-hole course, personal training, yoga and a pool. West of the neighborhood, South Salt Lake Community Center offers fitness classes, youth sports, senior social clubs and after-school programs. No matter the season, people are either skiing or hiking the surrounding Wasatch mountains.
Sugarhouse Park is 110 acres of multi-use green space in Sugarhouse that is popular with joggers
A young man ollies as another watches at Fairmont Skate Park in Sugar House.
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Well-regarded schools in Sugar House
The Salt Lake City School District serves children in Sugar House. Nibley Park School teaches kindergarten through eighth grades and earns a B-minus from Niche. The school hosts many annual events, like a St. Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt, a Fun Run and an Easter egg hunt. Kids may advance to Highland High School, which receives a B-plus and has many athletic programs, including boys' volleyball. The school's website also live streams its sporting events. Westminster University is a private college in Sugar House, while The University of Utah is a public college 4 miles away. The neighborhood is home to many private school options, including the Carden Memorial School, Redeemer Lutheran School, J.E. Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School and the Montessori Community School of Salt Lake City. Churches in Sugar House include The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Saint Ambrose Catholic Church and Courageous Church, which has a children's ministry for toddlers through early teenagers.
Red brick flanks the entrance at Highland High School.
Nibley Park School wows with its combination of square and round forms and muted tones of yellow, green and blue in Millcreek.
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End the day on Interstate 80
Most people start their commutes to work and back home on Interstate 80, which runs through the neighborhood. The Utah Transit Authority's bus and train lines also connect residents to broader Salt Lake City. People can also bike and walk to work if it’s close enough. “The community is trying to promote more walkability and bike riding,” Adamson says. “A lot of the roads have changed to have a slower traffic pattern, and some bike lanes are so wide they’ve become one-way streets.” The Salt Lake City International Airport is 10 miles northwest for long-distance travel. St. Mark's Hospital is the nearest medical center two miles away.
Sugarhouse residents can use I-80 to get downtown in 10 minutes or Park City in about 20.
Fairmont Park has a large area of green space in the city.
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Air quality issues in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City has air quality issues, especially in the summer and winter months. Due to its elevation and topography, polluted air can get trapped in the area, negatively affecting ozone levels. The Utah Department of Air Quality works to reduce air pollution, with programs like the Clean-Fleet Vehicle Program, which encourages using alternative fuel cars, like hybrid electric vehicles. Since 1995, emissions have decreased by 47 percent, according to the Utah Department of Air Quality.
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I have loved living in Salt Lake City, Utah. Some people are sheltered, but there is diversity. I am more concerned about the fact that I have reached the maxamum number of entries allowed for this time period. This is the first one I have filled out in over a month.
3.0Niche User
4/27/2015Niche Review
Salt Lake City is overall a fairly safe city, downtown isn't the greatest but compared to other places throughout the nation, it's nothing to be scared of. Sugarhouse is an excellent area to live in for safety and to raise a family. You'll see police cars driving throughout the city frequently.
4.0Current Resident
11/20/2020Niche Review
I really like the location of Sugar House. It has a lot of amenities nearby or within walking distance of each other. It has been growing a lot with new restaurants and shops opening...even within the pandemic. The people in Sugar House are all very active. You can find people out and about walking/running in Sugar House Park.
5.0Current Resident
4/3/2019Niche Review
I love the community, it has great parks, shops, and local events. I feel safe in my neighborhood as I go running or need to do emergency late night errands.
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Sugar House Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sugar House, Salt Lake City sell after 76 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Sugar House, Salt Lake City over the last 12 months is $635,000, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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