Sugar House Real Estate in Salt Lake City
One of Salt Lake City’s oldest and most walkable neighborhoods, with character homes, parks and a busy business district.
Living in Sugar House
Sugar House sits southeast of downtown Salt Lake City, centered on the business district around 2100 South and Highland Drive. It mixes local restaurants, shops and newer mixed-use buildings with tree-lined streets of older homes.
- Parks: Sugar House Park, Fairmont Park and Hidden Hollow, plus the Parleys Trail.
- Transit: the S-Line streetcar connects Sugar House to TRAX at Central Pointe.
- Location: quick access to I-80, I-15, downtown, the University of Utah and the canyons.
- Westminster University is on the neighborhood’s east side.
Homes in Sugar House
You will find early 1900s bungalows, brick Tudors, mid-century ramblers and a growing number of condos and townhomes near the business district. Well-kept character homes on quiet streets tend to draw strong interest, while condo and townhome buyers often weigh HOA costs and parking closely.
Selling in Sugar House
Pricing in Sugar House can swing a lot from block to block based on lot size, updates, basement finish and proximity to the parks and business district. A pricing analysis based on recent nearby sales, not a county-wide average, is the best way to know where your home fits.
Gian in Sugar House
Gian Sexsmith has closed 18 sales in Sugar House since 2019, 9 of them since 2024, and represented the seller on 8. Recent sales:
| Street | Price | Year | Gian represented |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1600 East | $875,000 | 2026 | Buyer |
| Beverly St | $758,000 | 2026 | Buyer |
| Emerson Ave | $770,500 | 2026 | Buyer |
| Preston St | $857,000 | 2025 | Buyer |
| Blaine Ave | $799,000 | 2025 | Buyer & seller |
| Bryan Ave | $810,000 | 2025 | Buyer |
| 1800 East | $682,500 | 2025 | Seller |
Sugar House market snapshot
Sugar House’s median sale price was about $652,000 for the three months ending September 2026, roughly flat (+0.5%) from a year earlier. Homes took about 40 days to sell, up from 34 (source: Redfin). With prices flat and homes sitting longer, the ones that show well on day one sell first.
What to know about Sugar House
- Older homes. Most homes Gian has sold here were built before 1950, so a sewer scope, an electrical check and a radon test are worth doing before you buy.
- Getting around. The S-Line streetcar runs along about 2200 South to the Central Pointe TRAX station, and the Parleys Trail crosses the neighborhood.
- Parks. Sugar House Park (about 110 acres) and Fairmont Park anchor the neighborhood.
- Schools. Salt Lake City School District; Highland High is in Sugar House.
- Check the address. Some homes near I-80 and 2700 South with Salt Lake City mailing addresses sit in Millcreek or South Salt Lake, which changes taxes and city services.
Common questions about Sugar House
Is Sugar House its own city?
No. It’s one of Salt Lake City’s older neighborhoods, so city services and public schools come from Salt Lake City.
What should I inspect in an older Sugar House home?
Start with a sewer scope, an electrical check for outdated wiring, and a radon test. Original foundations and windows deserve a close look too.
Homes for sale in Sugar House
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