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Cottonwood Heights, UT Local Area Information

Real Estate Market Stats

Zillow Home Value Index: $

Zillow Home Value Index

Owners vs. Renters

Home Size in Square Feet

Year Built

Local National
Percent Listing Price Reduction 28.8% 28.9%
Median List Price $329,000 $185,000
Property Tax $2,395 $2,105
Median Value Per Sq Ft $164 $106
Homes For Sale By Owner 5 49,954
New Construction 0 44,606
Foreclosures 66 517,977


Real Estate Market Activity

Recently sold Cottonwood Heights homes

Sold 01/24/2012 for $55,500
1 beds, 1.0 baths, 700 sq ft

Sold 01/23/2012 for $195,000
3 beds, 2.0 baths, 2,042 sq ft

Sold 12/28/2011 for $214,000
4 beds, 3.0 baths, 2,852 sq ft

Sold 11/22/2011 for $205,000
4 beds, 3.0 baths, 2,549 sq ft

Sold 11/18/2011 for $161,000
4 beds, 2.0 baths, 1,965 sq ft

Sold 10/07/2011 for $351,100
4 beds, 3.0 baths, 3,520 sq ft

Sold 09/23/2011 for $71,000
2 beds, 1.0 baths, 810 sq ft

Sold 08/30/2011 for $215,000
3 beds, 2.0 baths, 2,013 sq ft

Sold 08/10/2011 for $178,000
3 beds, 2.0 baths, 1,758 sq ft

Sold 08/09/2011 for $172,000
4 beds, 4.0 baths, 2,301 sq ft



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Walk Score


It’s Tofu


based on 27 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Korean
6949 S 1300 E, Cottonwood Heights

Pizzeria Limone


based on 25 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Pizza
1380 E Fort Union Blvd, Cottonwood Heights

Cucina Vanina


based on 18 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Coffee & Tea, Italian
1844 Fort Union Blvd, Cottonwood Heights

Thai Basil


based on 12 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Thai
6550 S Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Ste B, Cottonwood Heights

Paradise Bakery & Cafe


based on 7 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Sandwiches, Bakeries
1400 E Fort Union Blvd, Cottonwood Heights

State Liquor & Wine Store


based on 2 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits
1863 E 7000 S, Cottonwood Heights

The Bean Cafe and Bakery


based on 1 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Bakeries
7835 S Highland Dr, Cottonwood Heights

Skool Lunch


based on 1 reviews – read reviews
Categories: American (Traditional)
6322 S 3000 E, Ste 130, Cottonwood Heights

Blue Lemon


based on 11 reviews – read reviews
Categories: American (New)
6910 S Highland Dr, Cottonwood Heights

Zest ‘n Zing


based on 1 reviews – read reviews
Categories: American (Traditional), Asian Fusion
6949 S 1300 E, Cottonwood Heights

Bakery & Brews


based on 31 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
625 W 5300 S, Ste F, Murray

Oh Mai Vietnamese Sandwich Kitchen


based on 52 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches
3425 S State St, Salt Lake City

Liberty Park


based on 39 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Zoos, Parks
900 S 700 E, Salt Lake City

Forage


based on 73 reviews – read reviews
Categories: American (New)
370 E 900 S, Salt Lake City

Farmer’s Market Downtown


based on 35 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Farmers Market
Historic Pioneer Park, 300 S 300 W, Salt Lake City

Capo Gelateria


based on 28 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
262 S 200 W, Salt Lake City

City Cakes & Cafe


based on 43 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Desserts, Vegan, Bakeries
282 E 900 S, Salt Lake City

Jack Mormon Coffee


based on 39 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Coffee & Tea
82 E St, Salt Lake City

Aquarius Fish Co


based on 14 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Seafood Markets
314 W Broadway, Salt Lake City

Couscous


based on 39 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Mediterranean
5470 S 900 E, Murray

Local Content from NileGuide

Things to See and Do

Red Pine Lake

One of the most popular hikes in the Wasatch, the trail to Red Pine Lake follows a well-maintained trail through a narrow canyon to a beautiful alpine lake set just below tree line.  The lake with its backdrop of craggy peaks makes for a great picnic spot or an excellent place to pitch a tent for an overnight backpack trip.    
Begin your hike at the well-marked White Pin… (read more)

Rockreation Sport Climbing Center

This rock climbing gym has been a Salt Lake classic since 1992. With over 7,500 square feet of climbing space, it certainly offers plenty of recreation and training ground for anyone, beginner or expert. Though small and dated when compared to Salt Lake’s other larger, more modern, and specialized climbing gyms, it nonetheless offers bouldering, toproping, and lead climbing.

Rockreation is defin… (read more)

Lake Blanche Trail

The hike to Lake Blanche is one of the easier hikes close to Salt Lake City.  The well-maintained 2.75-mile trail leads through Aspen groves and up switchbacks past smooth rock slabs to a gorgeous basin containing Lake Blanche.  The view at Lake Blanche is incredible with the towering Sundial Peak above the lake and surrounding peaks.  Views of the Salt Lake Valley can also be seen … (read more)

Colorado River & Trail Expeditions

Colorado River and Trail expeditions takes guests through the heart of Canyonlands National Park via the Cataract Canyon. Rapids in Cataract Canyon can be bigger than those in the Grand Canyon during the spring run-off; if you’re looking for an adrenaline rush, be sure to time your trip to take advantage of the post-winter melts. Longer trips also include fantastic hiking and a scenic flight back … (read more)

South Towne Center

A lovely indoor carousel sets the tone for this 150-store shopping mall, the largest in Utah. South Towne is anchored by department stores like Dillard’s, JC Penney and Mervyn’s. Adjacent stores include Barnes & Noble and Pier One. Utah souvenirs may be purchased at Vi’s Hallmark. This shopping complex is family oriented, with family restrooms, child-sized bathrooms and nursing rooms. Do you need … (read more)


Map of Things to See and Do


Suggested Trip Itineraries

Best Beer in Salt Lake City

Yes it is true, you can indeed get a beer in Utah. In fact Utah has a surprising selection of mircrobrew pubs and bars with huge selections of microbrews, domestics, and imports.

For many years the words Salt Lake City and nightlife were an oxymoron but Utah’s liquor laws have relaxed over these last few years. Most of the recommended brewpubs are found within blocks of Main Street downtown Sa… (read morePDF guide)

Best Apres Ski Bars at the Salt Lake City Resorts

Recent changes in Utah liquor laws have made it easier to celebrate après ski at any one of Salt Lake City’s celebrated resorts. Memberships are no longer required to get a drink in a Utah bar so stop on by any one of these ski saloons for some brews and appetizer deals post ski.

Visit Alta’s Peruvian Bar for free après ski appetizers, drinks, and lively conversation with Alta’s loyal ski… (read morePDF guide)

Best Breakfast Spots in Salt Lake City

Hands down these five restaurants dish up the best breakfasts in Salt Lake City. Any trip to Salt Lake City demands a visit to Ruth’s Diner, an old time diner located up Emigration Canyon. As soon as you sit down at Ruth’s you are served a huge biscuit with homemade jam. Blue Plate is definitely the best place for the vegetarian or vegan diner and The Other Place’s “Pile” of hash browns,… (read morePDF guide)

Business Travel to Salt Lake City: Around the corner from the Salt Palace Convention Center

Located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, the Salt Palace Convention Center served as the media headquarters for Salt Lake City’s 2002 Winter Olympic Games and is now the main conference center in Salt Lake.Take a break from your meetings and wander off to explore Salt Lake’s city center. Located just two blocks from the Salt Palace is Squatters, Salt Lake’s favorite brewing company. … (read morePDF guide)

A Romantic Weekend Getaway to Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City is the perfect weekend getaway for an anniversary celebration or a quiet weekend away from the kids. Most people visit Salt Lake for the incredible outdoor recreation opportunities just outside the city limits, but few recognize that Salt Lake City is an excellent destination for a romantic weekend away.
read more about A Romantic Weekend Getaway to Salt Lake City (read morePDF guide)

First Time in Salt Lake City Guide

Salt Lake City is home to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) and unparalleled outdoor recreation opportunities. Church buildings dominate the downtown landscape leaving the city center with a relatively conservative feel. Dotted with trendy restaurants, quaint shops, and local pubs, the Sugar House and Avenues neighborhoods give off a more liberal vibe.

View some city sigh… (read morePDF guide)

Best Beginner Hikes in Salt Lake City

Few places offer the amount and variety of hiking trails than that of Salt Lake City’s Wasatch Mountains. Hundreds of miles of trail are found throughout the mountains that surround Salt Lake City and all are just a short drive from downtown.

Many of these trails are ideal for beginners and take visitors to gorgeous alpine lakes and incredible vistas without an entire day’s worth of travel.

All… (read morePDF guide)

Best Pizza Places in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake may not be known for its pizza joints, but there are plenty of places to grab a tasty pizza. If I had to choose the best pizza place in town I would definitely go with the Pie, but you really can’t go wrong with any of these places!

[Photo courtesy of David Sifry - http://www.flickr.com/photos/dsifry/3427357939/]
read more about Best Pizza Places in Salt Lake City (read morePDF guide)

Get Outdoors In Town!

If you’re in Salt Lake City but would like a breath of fresh air without driving all the way up to the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon or Park City, don’t worry. The city itself has plenty of easily accessible, low-cost opportunities to get outdoors that don’t even require leaving the city.

These options range from an historic park to an aviary, hiking and biking trails to city parks.

Red Butte… (read morePDF guide)

Kid Friendly Salt Lake City

If you are visiting Salt Lake City with children, don’t fret – there are plenty of family friendly activities. Salt Lake City is an extremely kid friendly destination and many of the top city sights are catered towards children.

Kids and parents alike will enjoy exploring limestone caves, catching shows at the planetarium, touring the zoo, and exploring the nearly-unlimited family oriented activi… (read morePDF guide)

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