South Salt Lake Real Estate History
South Salt Lake’s history closely resembles that of Salt Lake City‘s. Brigham Young brought a group of settlers through Emigration Canyon in to the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. In the area’s infancy South Salt Lake was made up of three unincorporated areas: Millcreek to the north, Central Park (area between 300 East and State Street and 2700 to 3000 South) and Southgate to the south. In 1936 Central Park incorporated as its own town.
The history of how South Salt Lake became incorporated to a city is a bit more interesting. In the late 1930s the area was in desperate need of a sanitation system since most residents were using septic tanks or cesspools which then drained in to local creeks. Salt Lake City agreed to annex the area to address the problem, but gave no specific date to give them a sewer system. In 1936 a group of area businessmen formed the “South Salt Lake Businessmen’s Association” to help address the problem and put the issue of incorporation to a vote. Despite strong opposition the vote passed on September 28, 1938. The sewer was built using mostly pick axes and shovels and cost over $460,000.
South Salt Lake Quick Facts
- Population (2010) 23,617
- Area: 6.9 sq miles
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Columbus Center – Originally a school around the turn of the 20th century, it has since been a day care center, condemned, and finally renovated and expanded to include a public library, auditorium, senior center and several other facilities.
The first KFC – That’s right, it all started in South Salt Lake!
Major Influences of South Salt Lake Real Estate
South Salt Lake is largely industrial and commercial in nature, providing lots of employment opportunities for residents.
South Salt Lake Down Payment Assistance
There are several down payment assistance programs available to help make your South Salt Lake real estate more affordable. Contact us for details on programs that can help you get in to your new home.
South Salt Lake Housing Market Statistics
Home prices in South Salt Lake have been pretty stable since the beginning of 2011, while the number of available homes has been declining.
Homes For Sale in South Salt Lake
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Builders in South Salt Lake
- Hamlet Homes (Waverly Station)
South Salt Lake Real Estate Experts
The Red Sign Team has been helping people interested in buying or selling South Salt Lake Real Estate for years. Our experts are familiar with the market trends for South Salt Lake 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!
