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Historic homes near the University of Utah
University is an urban residential community that includes the University of Utah’s campus and surrounding streets. “The U of U area is a blended community of younger households and tenured faculty at the university,” says Michael Wolters, a Realtor with Keller Williams - Salt Lake City and over 20 years of experience. “These folks are highly active and engaged in their community.” Most of the housing here consists of condominium and apartment buildings popular with college students, but there are also high-end, sought-after historic homes from the early-to-mid-20th century set on walkable city streets near local shopping and dining. “There’s also immediate access to recreation hiking trails and the famous Red Butte Garden,” says Wolters.
These two story, brick historic homes in University have vintage charm.
The University neighborhood features many craftsman-style homes, known for their charm.
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Student housing for rent and million-dollar historic homes
“Due to its highly popular location on the eastern foothills, the average home sells for about $1.6 million,” says Wolters. “That’s nearly $1 million more than the average home price in the rest of Salt Lake County.” Homes here typically range between $700,000 and $2 million. The neighborhood is very popular with local college students, so many homes, apartments and condominiums are available for rent throughout the year. Properties on the lower end are typically investment opportunities that may need renovations or modestly sized townhouses and duplexes with up to six bedrooms, popular for student living. Early-to-mid-century renovated bungalows with up to four bedrooms start around $800,000 and offer convenient access to city streets right on their doorstep, while historic homes start around $1.5 million and draw from a range of architectural styles, like Tudor or Colonial Revival, and have up to seven bedrooms.
Kappa Sigma is one of the fraternities found in the University neighborhood.
Pi Beta Phi and other sororities are located in the University neighborhood.
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Parks, hiking trails and Red Butte Garden
Locals are, at most, a couple of miles from popular trails like Living Room and Peach Grove, which weave through the Wasatch Mountains and offer striking views of Utah’s natural landscape. The 21-acre Red Butte Garden is one of the largest botanical gardens in the Intermountain West region. Featuring thousands of flower varieties, the nationally known garden sees 200,000 visitors annually and is a favorite destination for photos and aromatic strolls through the garden’s walking paths. Red Butte Garden is also a popular venue for local concerts, like the Outdoor Concert Series held each summer. About 2 miles southwest, Sunnyside Park offers soccer fields, tennis courts and more sports facilities where locals can enjoy pick-up games or a relaxing picnic on the park’s lawn.
The Red Butte Garden, in the University neighborhood, showcases stunning botanical collections.
A woman walks her dogs at Sunnyside Park in University.
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Local schools receive high marks from Niche
Local kids can start at Wasatch Elementary, rated A-minus by Niche and named a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School; students here can sign up for the Community Education After-School Program, which aims to enrich children’s education with supplemental learning. “What looks like a history, math or science lesson becomes so much more,” says Cindy Mills on the school’s administration team. Kids can then move on to Clayton Middle, also rated A-minus, and West High, rated A, where students can take concurrent enrollment courses for college credit at Salt Lake Community College.
Wasatch Elementary School is an educational institution located win the University neighborhood.
Welcome to East High School, near the University neighborhood.
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Rooting for the Utah Utes
“The area hosts sporting events and concerts all year ‘round,” says Wolters. On football game days at the University of Utah, expect to see neighbors dressed in red and white as they head to Rice–Eccles Stadium to support the Utah Utes. Basketball games are hosted at the nearby Jon M. Huntsman Center, where locals cheer and look forward to seeing Swoop, the university’s red-tailed hawk mascot. These venues also host regular performances from touring, top-charting musicians like Luke Combs and sports events like motocross shows. About 2 miles west in Washington and Library Square, the annual Living Traditions Festival is held in May, signaling the start of summer and featuring music, art and dancing from local cultures like the Ute and Navajo Native Americans.
Located in the University neighborhood, Rice-Eccles Stadium hosts various sporting events.
A large red U represents the University of Utah in University.
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Getting around Salt Lake City
Set in the northeast corner of Salt Lake City, University’s streets are typically very walkable and easy to navigate for locals. Residents can also take Utah Transit Authority buses or ride TRAX, a light rail system, for convenient transit throughout the city. State Route 89 is the nearest highway, about 3 miles west of the neighborhood, which leads south toward other Salt Lake County hubs like Midvale and Draper, 17 and 24 miles away, respectively. The University of Utah Hospital is on-campus and easily accessible from anywhere in the neighborhood, while Salt Lake International Airport is about 10 miles west.
University of Utah students catch the Red Line on Trax in University.
The neighborhood of University is located near downtown Salt Lake City.
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Shopping and dining are just a short walk away
Being in a college neighborhood that’s so close to Downtown Salt Lake City means coffee shops, restaurants and bars are all within a short walk of most residential streets. Walk down 200 South Street to enjoy breakfast on the patios of Coffee Noir, where folks can enjoy a foamy latte in the morning. For the best pizza in town, Wolters recommends Pie Pizzeria Underground, located underneath the University Pharmacy less than a mile down the street from Coffee Noir. Grabbing groceries is easy on University Boulevard, where locals can pick from Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, and Smith’s.
Go grocery shopping near the University neighborhood.
Tsunami, a sushi restaurant, is a culinary delight in the University neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Rotary Glen Park
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Red Butte Garden
Trails
Botanical Gardens
Walking Paths
Sunnyside Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Soccer
Reservoir Park
Picnic Area
Tennis
Playground
Donner Trail Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Davis Park
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
Salt Lake City International
22 min drive
Subway
University South Campus
Subway
University Medical Center
Subway
Fort Douglas
Subway
Stadium
Bus
Chipeta Way & 450 S (Sb)
Bus
Chipeta Way & Colorow Way (Nb)
Bus
U Museum Of Fine Arts (Wb)
Bus
Foothill Dr & Sunnyside Ave (Nb)
Bus
University Village East (Sb)
Bus
U South Campus Station (Wb)
Bus
U Presidents' Circle (Sb Stop C)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
University
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
University Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in University, Salt Lake City sell after 11 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in University, Salt Lake City over the last 12 months is $1,115,000, up 51% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This is a wonderful property as it is directly across the street from The McGillis School, and 2.5 blocks from the U of U football stadium. Owners will enjoy rental income from an apartment having separate gas and electric meters and entrances. Investors will see the advantages of a property offering off-street parking for 6+ cars so close to the University. The entire home was extensively
You can't beat the location of this designer, updated, side x side duplex just steps from U of U / Rice Eccles Stadium, restaurants and tracks. Comfortable floor plan in both units which have been updated within the last 5 years. Awesome curb appeal with timeless exposed brick, low maintenance landscaping and 7 off street parking spaces. Don't miss viewing this wonderful property. Please don't
Price improvement! Meticulously renovated townhome within walking distance to the University of Utah, Reservoir Park, restaurants, and minutes from downtown, canyons, and SLC International Airport! This end unit facing East, South, and West has an open concept floor plan with lots of natural light filtering through the main living areas and bedrooms. French doors directly off the dining area
Cristina Perez ChristensonUrban Utah Homes & Estates, LLC
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,291
Median Age
26
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
3.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$28,758
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$44,524
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.1%
College Graduates
58.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
43''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
18/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
53/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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