South Jordan Real Estate History
South Jordan was settled in 1859 by the Beckstead family, and remained a primarily rural farming community until about the 1980s. South Jordan has experienced exponential growth since the 1970s and has a current population of over 54,730 and is currently the fastest growing city in Utah. The development of Daybreak by Kennecott Land could potentially once again double South Jordan’s population.
South Jordan is an essentially residential community with people commuting for work. The extension of Bangerter Highway that was completed several years ago, as well as I15 on the Eastern border of the city, make commuting a breeze to anywhere in the valley. However, commuting will become even easier in coming years with the completion of the Mountain View Corridor (an eventual ten-lane freeway), and the completion of the TRAX Mid-Jordan line and a Frontrunner Station set to be completed in 2012. All of these transportation advancements are setting South Jordan up to be the ideal location for living in a nice suburban area with easy access to all that the Salt Lake Valley has to offer.
South Jordan Quick Facts
Population (2009): 54,730
Area: 21 sq miles
School: South Jordan lies within the Jordan School District and is also home to the Jordan Campus of Salt Lake Community College.
Parks: 27 municipal parks and two trails (Bingham Creek Trail and Jordan River Parkway)
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Famous South Jordan Real Estate
Kennecott Copper Mine – One of the largest open-pit copper mines in the world! Though technically not “real estate” the copper mine is definitely South Jordan’s most recognizable landmark.
Daybreak – A master-planned community over 4,000 acres in size being built by Kennecott Land. Daybreak began construction in 2004 and is expected to continue building for the next 18-20 years!
Oquirrh Mountain and Jordan River Temples – South Jordan is the only city in the world that is home to two LDS temples. Both are gorgeous buildings that can be seen from anywhere in the valley.
Major Influences of South Jordan Real Estate
As mentioned earlier, South Jordan is mostly a bedroom community for Salt Lake City. It is a pleasant suburb to live and raise a family in but also offers convenient options for those who have to commute for work.
Daybreak opening in South Jordan provided thousands of new housing units ranging from townhomes to giant homes. This plethora of housing options, combined with a convenient location makes South Jordan a perfect city for anyone looking to buy Salt Lake County real estate.
South Jordan Lifestyle
South Jordan was recently ranked #18 in Money Magazine’s Best Places to Live list. With a low crime rate, strong schools, tons of parks and recreational opportunities, there is a lot to love about South Jordan.
South Jordan Down Payment Assistance and Grants
Contact us today to learn more about programs specific to South Jordan that can provide you with financial help to make your dream of owning a home in South Jordan a reality.
South Jordan Housing Market Statistics
Home prices in South Jordan have really leveled out in the past several months while the average days on market has plummeted.
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South Jordan Real Estate Experts
The Red Sign Team has been helping people interested in buying or selling South Jordan real estate for years. Our experts are familiar with the market trends for South Jordan and Utah real estate in general. We are confident that we will be able to provide you with the friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and experienced real estate service that you deserve. Contact us today!
