Where Is Bonneville Hills in Salt Lake City?
Bonneville Hills is the East Bench area bounded by 1300 South on the north, 1700 South on the south, 1900 East on the west and Foothill Drive on the east. Those are the boundaries written into the Bonneville Hills Community Council's articles of incorporation and Salt Lake City's registered community organization list. The neighborhood is in City Council District 6 and the 84108 zip code.
Because Foothill Drive runs on a diagonal, Bonneville Hills is shaped like a wedge: narrow at 1300 South, where Foothill Drive is near 2200 East, and wider at 1700 South, where Foothill reaches roughly the 2600 East block. Wasatch Hollow lies to the west across 1900 East, the Foothill/Sunnyside area is north across 1300 South, and the East Bench community council area, with the Oak Hills and Indian Hills streets on the slopes above, is east of Foothill Drive. Yalecrest's southeast corner meets Bonneville Hills at 1300 South and 1900 East. Listing sites sometimes put the Bonneville Hills label on streets east of Foothill Drive, so check which side of Foothill a home is on.
What Are Homes Like in Bonneville Hills?
Bonneville Hills homes are mostly post-war single-family houses built from the late 1940s through the 1960s. Expect brick ramblers with full basements, some two-story homes, and a growing number of top-to-bottom remodels. Recent listings show the pattern: a 1949 home on Logan Circle on about 0.27 acre, a 1951 two-story on Preston Street on about 0.17 acre, and 1951 and 1967 brick homes along 1900 East on lots of roughly 7,400 to 11,000 square feet.
Finished size usually runs about 1,600 to 3,300 square feet once basements are counted. Living space is typically on the main floor, with bedrooms, a family room or even a second kitchen downstairs. Many basements have walkout or separate entrances, and attached one- or two-car garages are more common here than in the older bungalow neighborhoods to the west. Mature street trees and uniform setbacks line the blocks. The land climbs toward Foothill Drive, so homes on the upper streets can pick up Wasatch Mountain or valley views. A few condominiums sit near Foothill Drive, but most of the neighborhood is detached houses.
What Do Homes Cost in Bonneville Hills?
Bonneville Hills is in the upper tier of the Salt Lake City market. Values generally run above the citywide median and in line with other established East Bench neighborhoods near the University of Utah. Prices vary widely within the neighborhood, and condition matters more than size. Original-condition 1950s ramblers with dated systems are the entry point. Well-updated homes with a finished basement and garage fall in the middle. Fully renovated or rebuilt homes with views and modern layouts reach the top of the range.
Only a handful of homes sell each month, so single-month medians swing sharply. The best gauge of value is a set of recent comparable sales on similar streets with a similar level of finish. Lot size, basement finish, whether any second unit is permitted, garage capacity and how many original mechanical systems remain all move the price. For current numbers, see the live market stats on this page, or ask Jpok Homes for Bonneville Hills comps on a specific address.
Bonneville Hills at a glance
04 / Daily life
Is Bonneville Hills a Good Place to Live?
Bonneville Hills suits buyers who want an established East Bench street with errands close by. Foothill Village, the shopping center at 1400 South Foothill Drive that opened in 1954, is anchored by Dan's Fresh Market and has more than 50 shops, restaurants and services. Its 2026 renovation plans include a public plaza and a connection toward Curtis Park. Salt Lake City's own neighborhood profile calls Bonneville Hills predominantly single-family, with uniform setbacks and extensive street trees. The 1300 South and 2100 East commercial node is on its northern edge, and the Anderson-Foothill branch of the Salt Lake City Public Library is just north at 1135 South 2100 East.
Most interior blocks are residential side streets and circles, while Foothill Drive, 1300 South, 1700 South and 1900 East carry the through traffic. There are trade-offs. Foothill Drive is busy at rush hour and homes along it hear the traffic, and most houses here are old enough to need system updates. The volunteer Bonneville Hills Community Council meets quarterly and weighs in on Foothill Village, traffic and park issues.
Close to home
- Foothill Village
- Dan's Fresh Market
- Anderson-Foothill Library
- 1300 S & 2100 E shops
- Community council meets quarterly
05 / Parks & trails
Parks, Trails and Things to Do Near Bonneville Hills
Bonneville Hills is a short drive or bike ride from some of Salt Lake City's best-known outdoor spots. Inside the neighborhood, Curtis Park at 1421 South 2200 East has a playground next to Foothill Village. Wasatch Hollow Park (1631 East 1700 South) is just west. Sunnyside Park (1735 East Sunnyside Avenue) and Laird Park (1185 South 1800 East) are a few blocks north, and Dilworth Park (1953 South 2100 East) is just south.
Up Sunnyside Avenue you reach Hogle Zoo, This Is the Place Heritage Park, Rotary Glen Park and the mouth of Emigration Canyon, a popular road-cycling climb. Red Butte Garden and the Natural History Museum of Utah sit above the University of Utah. The Bonneville Shoreline Trail runs about 13.5 miles along the city's foothills to Parleys Canyon. Golfers have the city-owned Bonneville Golf Course off Connor Street. The Dee Glen Smith Tennis Center and the Oak Hills ball diamonds are on Wasatch Drive.
Curtis Park
1421 S 2200 EWasatch Hollow Park
1631 E 1700 SSunnyside Park
1735 E Sunnyside AveLaird Park
1185 S 1800 EDilworth Park
1953 S 2100 EBonneville Golf Course
Off Connor StreetHogle Zoo & This Is the Place
Up Sunnyside AvenueRed Butte Garden
Above the U of UBonneville Shoreline Trail
~13.5 miles of foothill trail06 / Schools
Which Schools Serve Bonneville Hills?
Bonneville Hills is served by the Salt Lake City School District, and the neighborhood is split between two feeder patterns, so assigned schools depend on the exact address.
Bonneville · Clayton · East
The district’s boundary maps put the northern and western blocks in the Bonneville Elementary (1145 South 1900 East), Clayton Middle (1470 South 1900 East) and East High attendance areas.
Beacon Heights · Hillside · Highland
Much of the southern and eastern part, including streets such as Logan Circle, falls in the Beacon Heights Elementary, Hillside Middle and Highland High areas. A few addresses near the southern edge may map to Dilworth Elementary (1953 South 2100 East).
Clayton Middle School is on the neighborhood's western edge at 1470 South 1900 East. Bonneville Elementary is at 1145 South 1900 East, and Dilworth Elementary is at 1953 South 2100 East. Private options nearby include the Montessori Community School at 2416 East 1700 South and Rowland Hall's McCarthey Campus at 720 South Guardsman Way. Boundaries and programs change, so confirm current school assignments for any address with the Salt Lake City School District before you buy.
07 / Getting around
Commute and Getting Around From Bonneville Hills
Bonneville Hills is one of the easier East Bench neighborhoods to get in and out of, because Foothill Drive (State Route 186) forms its eastern edge. Southeast on Foothill, you reach the I-80 and I-215 interchanges at the mouth of Parleys Canyon in minutes. From there, Park City is about 26 miles away and the rest of the valley is reachable by I-215. North on Foothill Drive is the University of Utah, about a mile away, along with University of Utah Health, Research Park and the VA Salt Lake City medical center.
Downtown Salt Lake City is about five miles west via 1300 South, or via Foothill Drive to 400 South and 500 South. UTA buses run along 2100 East and 1300 South, and the TRAX line at the University of Utah is a short drive or bike ride north. Foothill Drive backs up at peak hours, especially near campus, so many residents use 1300 South and 1700 South as alternate routes west toward Sugar House and downtown.
08 / Compare
Bonneville Hills vs. Yalecrest, Federal Heights and Holladay
| Bonneville Hills | Yalecrest | Federal Heights | Holladay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Era | Largely post-war (late 1940s–1960s) | 1910s–1930s period revival | Older, larger homes | Mid-century ramblers + new construction |
| Homes | Ramblers, bigger garages, full basements | Tudor, English cottage, bungalows | Larger homes on steeper streets | Mix of ramblers and new builds |
| Rules | Fewer architectural restrictions | Local historic districts on some blocks | Not a local historic district | Separate city with its own rules |
| Lots | Typical city lots, some views | Modest city lots | Hillside lots next to campus | Generally bigger lots |
| Services | Salt Lake City; walk to Foothill Village | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City; next to the U | Holladay city; Granite School District |
Bonneville Hills and Yalecrest are neighboring East Bench areas from different eras with different rules. Yalecrest lies between 1300 East and 1900 East, north of 1300 South. It is known for 1910s to 1930s period-revival architecture, mostly Tudor and English cottage homes and bungalows, on streets named for Ivy League universities. Parts of Yalecrest are locally designated historic districts, where exterior changes go through design review. Bonneville Hills is largely post-war, with ramblers, bigger garages and full basements. It has fewer architectural restrictions, which draws buyers who plan to remodel or expand.
Federal Heights, on the hillside north of the University of Utah, has older, larger homes on steeper streets right next to campus. Holladay is a separate city south of Salt Lake City with generally bigger lots, a mix of mid-century ramblers and new construction, and Granite School District schools. Compared with those areas, Bonneville Hills gives up some acreage and architectural grandeur in exchange for a central location, walkable shopping at Foothill Village and Salt Lake City services.
09 / Buying
Tips for Buying a Home in Bonneville Hills
Buying in Bonneville Hills usually means competing for a small number of listings. Redfin rates the neighborhood very competitive, and well-presented homes can draw multiple offers, so get your financing approved, know your comps and be ready to decide quickly. Most homes here are 60 to 80 years old. Leave time in the contract for a thorough inspection, a camera scope of the private sewer lateral, and a radon test, which Utah health and environmental officials recommend for every home.
Be ready to move
Listings are few and well-presented homes can draw multiple offers. Get financing approved and know your comps.
Sewer scope
Leave time for a camera scope of the private sewer lateral.
Radon test
Utah health and environmental officials recommend testing every home.
Plumbing & electrical
Ask about original galvanized or cast-iron plumbing, ungrounded wiring and undersized panels.
Windows, roof, furnace
Check for single-pane windows and the age of the roof and furnace.
Asbestos before remodeling
Popcorn ceilings, vinyl floor tile or vermiculite may need testing before you remodel.
Slope & drainage
Look at basement moisture, drainage grading and retaining walls on sloped lots.
Basement units
If a home advertises a basement apartment, confirm with Salt Lake City that it is permitted.
Location & insurance
Confirm which side of Foothill Drive the home is on, verify schools, and get insurance quotes early; wildfire tools flag foothill exposure.
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10 / Selling
Selling Your Bonneville Hills Home: What Buyers Pay For
Bonneville Hills buyers pay the most for homes that combine mid-century construction with modern systems and layouts. The best return usually comes from fixing what an inspector would flag before you list. Updated electrical, a documented sewer-lateral scope, a recent roof and furnace, and a radon test or mitigation system remove the most common objections.
Buyers here look for main-floor living with an open kitchen, a finished basement with egress windows, a usable garage and a well-kept yard under mature trees. If your home has views from the upper blocks, photograph them at the best time of day. Original mid-century details in good condition, such as brick, hardwood floors and fireplaces, are worth highlighting rather than covering up. Price against recent sales on comparable streets with the same level of finish. List which school feeder pattern the address falls in, and disclose whether any basement unit is permitted. Spring and early-summer photos show off the tree canopy, but a well-prepared, correctly priced home can sell any time of year.
What buyers look for
- Updated electrical
- Documented sewer scope
- Newer roof & furnace
- Radon mitigation
- Main-floor living
- Finished basement with egress
- Usable garage
- Views from upper blocks
11 / Jpok Homes
Work With a Bonneville Hills Real Estate Expert
Jpok Homes, with Signature Group Real Estate, focuses on Bonneville Hills, neighboring Yalecrest and the surrounding East Bench. If you're searching for Bonneville Hills homes for sale, comparing the neighborhood with Yalecrest or Wasatch Hollow, or wondering what your house would sell for, you get street-by-street knowledge of school feeder patterns, recent comparable sales and the quirks of post-war homes.
Ask for a free Bonneville Hills home valuation, set up a custom alert for new listings between 1300 South and 1700 South, or schedule a tour of the neighborhood and Foothill Village. Contact Jpok Homes to start buying or selling in Bonneville Hills.
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Questions & answers
Bonneville Hills Real Estate FAQs
The questions buyers and sellers ask most about living in, buying in, and selling in Bonneville Hills.
Where is Bonneville Hills in Salt Lake City?
Bonneville Hills is an East Bench neighborhood in Salt Lake City, Utah, bounded by 1300 South, 1700 South, 1900 East and Foothill Drive. Those are the official boundaries of the Bonneville Hills Community Council. The neighborhood is about a mile south of the University of Utah, about five miles southeast of downtown, and next to Foothill Village shopping center. Wasatch Hollow lies to its west and the East Bench community to its east.
What zip code is Bonneville Hills in?
Bonneville Hills homes are in the 84108 zip code in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. The 84108 zip code also covers neighboring East Bench areas such as parts of Yalecrest, Wasatch Hollow, the Foothill/Sunnyside area and the University of Utah. A zip code search alone will pull in homes outside Bonneville Hills, so filter by the 1300 South to 1700 South and 1900 East to Foothill Drive boundaries.
Is Bonneville Hills a good place to live?
Bonneville Hills is a strong fit if you want an established, tree-lined East Bench neighborhood with walkable errands at Foothill Village, quick Foothill Drive access to I-80 and I-215, and the University of Utah about a mile away. Homes are mainly post-war ramblers and remodels with basements and garages. The trade-offs are rush-hour traffic on Foothill Drive and older houses that often need system updates.
How much do homes cost in Bonneville Hills?
Bonneville Hills homes sell in the upper tier of the Salt Lake City market, generally above the citywide median and similar to other established East Bench neighborhoods. Original-condition 1950s ramblers are the entry point, and fully renovated or rebuilt homes with views sit at the top. Only a few Bonneville Hills homes sell each month, so check recent comparable sales rather than a single monthly median.
When were homes in Bonneville Hills built?
Most Bonneville Hills homes were built from the late 1940s through the 1960s, during Salt Lake City's post-war expansion onto the East Bench. Typical houses are brick ramblers and two-story homes with full basements on lots of about 0.17 to 0.27 acre. Many have since been remodeled, and a few have been rebuilt with contemporary designs.
What schools serve Bonneville Hills?
Bonneville Hills is in the Salt Lake City School District and is split between two feeder patterns. Northern and western addresses generally map to Bonneville Elementary, Clayton Middle and East High. Much of the southern and eastern part maps to Beacon Heights Elementary, Hillside Middle and Highland High, and a few addresses may map to Dilworth Elementary. Confirm current boundaries for any Bonneville Hills address with the district.
Is Bonneville Hills part of the East Bench?
Yes. Bonneville Hills is part of Salt Lake City's East Bench, the raised terrace along the base of the Wasatch foothills. Officially, though, Bonneville Hills has its own community council area west of Foothill Drive, separate from the East Bench community council area east of Foothill Drive. Listings sometimes label homes on either side of Foothill as Bonneville Hills, so check the address against the boundary.
What is the difference between Bonneville Hills and Yalecrest?
Bonneville Hills and Yalecrest are neighboring East Bench areas from different eras. Yalecrest, north of 1300 South between 1300 East and 1900 East, is known for 1910s to 1930s Tudor, English cottage and bungalow homes, and parts of it fall under local historic district design review. Bonneville Hills, south of 1300 South and east of 1900 East, is mostly 1940s to 1960s ramblers with basements and garages and fewer architectural restrictions.
Does Bonneville Hills have an HOA?
Most single-family homes in Bonneville Hills are not part of a homeowners association. The Bonneville Hills Community Council is a volunteer neighborhood group registered with Salt Lake City, not an HOA, and it has no power to enforce covenants or levy assessments. The few condominium buildings near Foothill Drive do have their own associations and fees. Always confirm in the title report and seller disclosures whether a specific Bonneville Hills property has recorded covenants or HOA obligations.
What shopping and dining is near Bonneville Hills?
Foothill Village, at 1400 South Foothill Drive on the northeast edge of Bonneville Hills, is the neighborhood's main shopping hub. Opened in 1954, it is anchored by Dan's Fresh Market and has more than 50 shops, restaurants and services. There are more shops and restaurants at the 1300 South and 2100 East commercial node, and Sugar House shopping is a short drive southwest of Bonneville Hills.
How far is Bonneville Hills from the University of Utah?
Bonneville Hills is about one mile south of the University of Utah. Foothill Drive connects the neighborhood to campus, University of Utah Health, Research Park and the VA Salt Lake City medical center. Many trips are a few minutes by car or a short bike ride, though Foothill Drive gets congested near campus at peak hours. UTA buses on 2100 East and 1300 South also serve the Bonneville Hills area.
What should I inspect when buying an older home in Bonneville Hills?
For a 1940s to 1960s Bonneville Hills home, get a general inspection plus a camera scope of the private sewer lateral and a radon test. Ask about galvanized or cast-iron plumbing, ungrounded wiring or undersized panels, single-pane windows, roof and furnace age, basement moisture, retaining walls and possible asbestos in older finishes. Confirm that any basement apartment is permitted with Salt Lake City.
Is there wildfire risk in Bonneville Hills?
Bonneville Hills sits a short distance below the Wasatch foothills, and climate-risk tools on sites like Redfin rate wildfire risk there as elevated. The neighborhood itself is a developed grid of streets west of Foothill Drive rather than a wildland edge. Buyers should still get homeowners insurance quotes early and keep defensible space around the home, especially on blocks closer to the foothills.
What parks are in or near Bonneville Hills?
Curtis Park, at 1421 South 2200 East next to Foothill Village, is the park inside Bonneville Hills. Nearby are Wasatch Hollow Park, Sunnyside Park, Laird Park and Dilworth Park. A short drive up Sunnyside Avenue reaches Hogle Zoo, This Is the Place Heritage Park, Rotary Glen Park and Emigration Canyon. Red Butte Garden, the city-owned Bonneville Golf Course and the Bonneville Shoreline Trail are also close to Bonneville Hills.
How competitive is the Bonneville Hills real estate market?
The Bonneville Hills real estate market is competitive because the neighborhood is small and few homes come up for sale. Redfin classifies Bonneville Hills as very competitive, and well-prepared homes can draw multiple offers. Buyers do best with approved financing and a comp analysis ready in advance. Sellers do best by pricing against recent sales of homes with a similar level of updating.
