Price Peek: What $1.25M Buys You in Salt Lake City Right Now

Price Peek is a blog series that takes us throughout Utah to explore real estate in different price points in select neighborhoods.

In our last edition, we sought out to find what $675,000 affords us in the classic suburban town of Draper. This time, we’re traveling to the Crossroads of the West to see what a generous budget of $1.25 million buys us in this metropolitan hub. Let’s take a look at some of our choices.

Ideal City Location

1481 E Kristianna Circle | $1,250,000

This craftsman home offers the best of both worlds: beautiful modern living spaces throughout and a great location that provides easy access to some of the city’s most desirable locales. Situated in the desirable Arlington Hills neighborhood, you’ll be minutes away from the University of Utah, hospitals, shopping and restaurants and great schools. The home itself contains every contemporary convenience with a large chef’s kitchen, tons of natural light throughout the main floor, a stunning master suite, a second basement with additional living spaces and an attractive backyard with mountain and city views.

An Outdoor Adventurer’s Wonderland

6264 Brigham Fork Circle | $1,250,000

Enjoy the woodlands right from the comfort of your backyard. This custom canyon home comes with a private forest on over 3.25 acres that’s perfect for hitting golf balls into the abyss or taking on endless hiking and snowshoeing adventures. Indoors, you’ll find scraped hardwood floors, planked ceilings, natural wood finishes and multiple decks to enjoy mountain views that truly bring the outdoors in. A guest suite, walkout basement, workout room, mudroom, basement craft/work space and a three-car attached garage are some added perks to this magnificent residence.

Top Notch Ivy League Home

1308 E Yale Avenue | $1,225,000

All the character and charm of an ivy league school is embodied in this gorgeous home located in the city’s Harvard/Yale neighborhood. A large modern floor plan with tons of light, spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings and a beautiful circular/rod iron staircase greets you into the residence. Some of the home’s focal points include top-of-the-line kitchen appliances, expansive windows in the great room and hickory hardwood floors throughout. Outdoors, you’ll enjoy a private patio surrounded by mature trees that offers a great space for relaxation.

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