Washington Terrace

Washington Terrace offers a serene space for neighbors who want to live in a quiet area that’s still convenient to big northern Utah attractions. Downtown Ogden, the Newgate Mall and the Ogden Country Club are all located one mile north. The award-winning Ogden Regional Medical Center sits in Washington Terrace and is known as the top health provider in Northern Utah.

Homes range from the mid $300,000s to the high $700,000s, but most cost less than $500,000. Remodeled ramblers and ranch-style homes are common finds. These properties appeal to buyers who don’t have the budget to build or afford a new construction but still want a modern style. Your mid-1900s brick house will show its age on the outside, but step through the front door and find a laundry list of updates, including hardwood floors, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Outside, you’ll find plenty of yard space to plant a garden out front while your kids play in the backyard.

Younger homes built around 2020 start at $550,000. Their interior resembles the older, remodeled homes. However, the main differences are the newer foundations and modern front face designs, like stone veneer and siding. Brand new shingles cost at least $700,000, with more space as the main selling point. Expect to find at least 3,000 square feet and a three-car garage instead of 2,000 square feet and a one-garage.

Subdivision sidewalks lead to Roosevelt Elementary and T.H. Bell Junior High Schools, which sit directly across from each other. Teens attend Bonneville High, located half a mile north. Niche gives Bonneville an overall B rating and ranks the Lakers among Utah’s top 44% of public high schools for athletes. The girls’ softball team turned heads during their 2023 season with an appearance in the state tournament.

Washington Terrace’s residential vibe allows for large amounts of green space in city parks. Two multi-use sports fields join three baseball diamonds at Rohmer Park; This is where you’ll bring your kids for rec softball, soccer and football games. Mature trees provide a shady spot to take a break after shooting hoops on the basketball court and climbing on the playground. Rohmer Park also has a hill that doubles as a popular sledding spot during winter.

The Senior Center also has its own park with picnic tables and tennis courts. A computer lab, fitness room and game room with pool and ping pong tables account for a few amenities inside the Senior Center. Your grandchildren are welcome to join you for meals, crafts and other family-oriented activities.

You won’t find any stores or restaurants in your immediate surroundings, but dozens await less than one mile away in Ogden. The Newgate Mall joins big box retailers like Costco, casual dining and fast food chains all in the same shopping center. Enjoy a night out at Beverly’s Terrace Plaza Playhouse, which has been entertaining audiences for over 30 years. Founder Beverly has performed in and directed several productions across Utah and jumped at the opportunity to turn an abandoned grocery store into the thriving theatre that exists today. Buy tickets for a show or audition for a role on stage in productions like Bye Bye Birdie and Beauty and the Beast.

Terrace Days mark the unofficial start of the summer season. The annual weekend-long June festival includes traditional events like the community bike ride, parade and Mad Trivia Prize Dash. Dogs can also get in on the fun with a friendly race between pups. Enter your furry family member in the dog show to compete for the main prize, given to the dog that looks most like its owner. Meet at the top of the hill at Rohmer Park for the Watermelon Derby. Neighbors decorate watermelons and roll them down the hill, with prizes for the toughest and best-decorated watermelons.

A quiet, residential city with a strong sense of community, you’re home in Washington Terrace.

Written By

Tina Davis

Photography Contributed By

Marcel De Lima

Video By

Mary Desmond