Midvale Real Estate History

The Old Town area of Midvale City began as a center of mining and industry. Pioneer families began arriving in 1851 to start the settlement, which blossomed in the 1870s as a result of mining in Bingham Canyon and the coming of the railroad. The area was then known Bingham Junction, and was an important midpoint along the rail between mining in Little Cottonwood Canyon to the east and Bingham Canyon to the west. With the discovery of silver in Little Cottonwood Canyon and in Bingham Canyon, new people rushed to be a part growing business and industry located in the middle valley in Midvale City. Along with industry came the hotels, boarding houses, saloons, schools, and the people who made Midvale City’s Old Town a center of the community.

Today Midvale is popular because of its centralized location, with easy access to both I-15 and I-215 as well as UTA Trax lines, Midvale is a short commute from Salt Lake City, the canyons, and anywhere else in Salt Lake County.

Midvale Quick Facts

Population (2000): 27,029

Area: 5.8 sq miles

Zip Code: 84047

Schools: Part of the Canyons School District

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Wheeler Farm – Wheeler farm acts as an outdoor classroom that promotes discovery and inquiry into the world around us, as well as in to our rich history.   The Farm environment is a fun place to visit with fresh air and room to roam and visit farm animals. Visiting the farm is free, additional programs and activities are available at a minimal cost to visitors.

Major Influences of Midvale Real Estate

Midvale’s name says it all – it’s a city in the middle of everything! You would be hard pressed to find a city that is easier to access from anywhere in the Salt Lake Valley. It sits right at the junction between I215 and I15, making a commute to Salt Lake City, or anywhere, a breeze. Midvale is also home to the Fort Union Shopping Center, and Utah’s first WinCo grocery store, which brought several new jobs to the area.

Midvale Lifestyle

Historically Midvale has had kind of a bad rap, but recent developments have brought new life to the city. There are new construction town homes and businesses being built on the West side of the city that are bringing an influx of new people, jobs and opportunities to the area.

Midvale City also began the Community-Building-Community Initiative in 1998 to improve the general well being of Midvale residents. The CBC has five purposes – Health, Stable Families, Education, Safety and income. It has set up programs to promote these five goals and the program is seeing impressive results in the community.

Midvale Down Payment Assistance and Grants

We pride ourselves on being up to date with all assistance programs that can save you money on your new home. There are Alpine specific programs and grants available that we can assist you in securing which will help to make your dream of owning a home in Alpine a reality. Contact us today so we can share these programs and incentives to you.

Midvale Housing Market Statistics

Prices for Midvale real estate have been on a steep decline in recent months, making now a great time to consider making a Midvale real estate purchase!

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