What type of neighborhood are you looking for in Salt Lake City?

Before you select real estate in Salt Lake City, make sure the home you are thinking about buying is in the right neighborhood. A community can easily make or break the appeal of a home for many residents. Determine the proximity of places or services you use frequently such as grocery stores, restaurants or schools. Selecting a neighborhood that offers the right blend of residential and urban amenities could increase your satisfaction with a home.

Here are four distinct neighborhoods in Salt Lake City:                

Yalecrest
This historic district is also referred to as the Harvard Yale area and is an upscale neighborhood located in East Salt Lake City. The community has been featured in three historic home tours presented by the Utah Heritage Foundation, according to the Yalecrest Neighborhood Council. The beautiful architecture and tree-lined streets add charm and curb appeal, which come at a cost. The average real estate sale price in the 84105 ZIP code is $236,400, ZipDataMaps reports.

Capitol Hill
This northwest community features a diverse land portfolio. Despite having the fewest number of acres dedicated to residential housing, the neighborhoods encased in this area are distinct. Capitol Hill is divided into seven residential neighborhoods: DeSoto/Cortez, Ensign Downs, Guadalupe, Kimball, Marmalade, Swedetown, and West Capitol Hill, according to the Salt Lake City Council. A majority of the residential buildings are single family homes, and the average real estate sale price in the 84116 ZIP code is $123,750, states ZipDataMaps.

Bonneville Hills
This cheerful and family-oriented community provides residents quick access to amenities such as department stores, restaurants and groceries. A majority of these community features are located on Foothill Drive, in close proximity to one another. Local residents can often be found enjoying the dining experience at the Red Butte Café or MacCool’s Public House on evenings and weekends. According to ZipDataMaps, the neighborhood covers about 710 square feet and the average sales price for one of these homes is $259,333.

Sugar House
As one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, Sugar House is often named as a premier place for tourists to check out in Salt Lake City. Many big-name retailers, art galleries, shops, boutiques and coffee shops also call this area home, and competition is fierce for affordable property in the desirable neighborhood.