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Tour of Yalecrest in Salt Lake City, Utah

May 5, 2022

Updated: Jul 5, 2022

Today we're checking out the Yalecrest neighborhood in Salt Lake City, Utah!


One of the best neighborhoods in Salt Lake City! With a stunning mountain backdrop and a creek running through the middle of it, Yalecrest is a great place to call home!


Shall we? We shall!



Yalecrest Vibes


Home to around 4,200 residents, Yalecrest is located about 10 minutes east/southeast of downtown Salt Lake City and a little less than 20 minutes from the airport. The neighborhood is bordered to the north by the University neighborhood, to the east by the Sunnyside East neighborhood, to the south by the Wasatch Hollow neighborhood, and to the west by the East Central neighborhood.


According to niche.com, Yalecrest is rated the 15th Best Place to live in Utah overall. It is known for its busy brunch spots, modern fine dining restaurants and art galleries, and nice outdoor spaces.


Overall the schools here are pretty good. Yalecrest is served by the Salt Lake City School District which is rated a B+*. The neighborhood is primarily served by East High School which is rated a B*. Clayton Middle School gets an A- and the Uintah and Bonneville Elementary Schools both get an A-*.


Home Price Statistics


Pretty much entirely single-family homes, the median sale price in Yalecrest comes in around $1.1m, quite bit higher than the Salt Lake City metro median of around $557k. For single-family homes currently on the market, prices range from $720k on the low end, and upwards of $3.5m on the high end. About 85% of residents in Yalecrest own their home.



Pros + Cons


Pros

  • Good schools

  • Nice outdoor spaces and mountain views

  • Super cool/cute houses and neighborhoods

  • Convenient to downtown SLC and the University of Utah

Cons

  • Within the boundaries of Yalecrest, there aren't a ton of amenities

  • Expensive home prices

  • Not a ton of housing stock/lack of inventory

  • Cons associated with urban living; homes are close together, small yards, detached garages, lots of street parking, etc


For Fans Of


Basically, if you like this neighborhood, you might want to check out these other places👇

  • Wasatch Hollow

  • Sunnyside East

  • Bonneville Hills

  • East Bench

  • Sugar House


To Sum Up Yalecrest in Three Points

  • Super cool/cute houses and neighborhoods

  • Nice outdoor spaces and mountain views

  • Expensive home prices


As We Depart


Every day I help people who are moving or relocating to the Salt Lake City area, find the home of their dreams in one of the best metropolitan areas in the country! If you're looking for a full-service Real Estate company that specializes in these cross-country moves, or just across the city, look no further.


Welcome to Salt Lake City, UT - Make Yourself at Home!


Jesse Lynch - The New Face of Real Estate




*According to niche.com

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