Where Is Wasatch Hollow in Salt Lake City?
Wasatch Hollow is the East Bench neighborhood between 1300 South and 1700 South, from 1300 East to 1900 East, about three miles southeast of downtown Salt Lake City. The Wasatch Hollow Community Council uses those address ranges for its area, and the city places the neighborhood in City Council District 6. The 15th & 15th shops sit near its center at 1500 East and 1500 South.
Yalecrest borders Wasatch Hollow across 1300 South to the north. Bonneville Hills begins across 1900 East and runs up to Foothill Drive. Sugar House starts south of 1700 South, with Westminster University and Sugar House Park a short way beyond. West of 1300 East is the East Liberty Park area, which continues toward Liberty Park and the 9th & 9th district. Most homes have 84105 addresses, but some eastern blocks near 1800 and 1900 East use 84108, so search by neighborhood rather than by ZIP code. The 15th & 15th name is better known than Wasatch Hollow, so listing agents often apply it to homes anywhere from about 1300 East to 1700 East, and sometimes to Yalecrest blocks just north of 1300 South.
What Is 15th & 15th, and Is It in Wasatch Hollow?
15th & 15th is the small neighborhood business district at 1500 East and 1500 South, and it sits inside Wasatch Hollow. The name comes from the local habit of calling those streets 15th East and 15th South. Salt Lake City describes it as Wasatch Hollow's commercial node and says it has served the area since the early 1900s. The shops stretch along 1500 East from about Emerson Avenue to Kensington Avenue. It is not an official neighborhood with its own boundary. In MLS records, 15th & 15th appears only as a subdivision name on a few small plats, which is why map searches for these homes use the Wasatch Hollow boundary.
You can walk the whole district in a few minutes. Its best-known anchor is The King's English Bookshop, an independent bookstore that opened at 1511 South 1500 East in 1977. Mayor Erin Mendenhall declared a King's English Bookshop Day in 2025. Nearby are Caputo's Market & Deli, Mazza for Middle Eastern food, and Finca for Spanish tapas, plus cafés, gelato and small galleries. A second, smaller cluster of shops sits at 1300 South and 1700 East on the neighborhood's northern edge.
What Is the History of Wasatch Hollow and 15th & 15th?
Wasatch Hollow grew up in the 1910s and 1920s along a streetcar line on 1500 East, and the 15th & 15th storefronts have served the neighborhood since the early 1900s. Emigration Creek flows out of Emigration Canyon, the route the 1847 pioneer company used to enter the valley, and runs through the east side of the neighborhood. Hodgson's Spring, beside the creek, supplied drinking water to the old Utah State Penitentiary, on the site of today's Sugar House Park, until the prison closed in 1951.
Westmoreland Place is the best-documented subdivision. Earl and Clark Dunshee platted it in May 1913, just south of 1300 South and east of 1500 East, and its stone entry gates still stand near that corner. According to its National Register nomination, no lot was more than a block from the 1500 East streetcar, and the ride downtown took about 18 minutes. Its 69 homes were built between 1913 and 1952. Westmoreland Place became a Salt Lake City local historic district in 2010 and joined the National Register in 2012. The rest of Wasatch Hollow filled in through the 1920s and 1930s, and the eastern blocks added brick homes in the 1940s.
Wasatch Hollow & 15th & 15th at a glance
04 / Homes & prices
What Are Wasatch Hollow Homes Like, and What Do They Cost?
Wasatch Hollow homes are mostly single-family houses built from the 1910s through the 1940s. You will find Craftsman and California bungalows, brick English Cottage and Tudor Revival cottages with coved ceilings and arched doorways, clipped-gable cottages, and, on the eastern blocks, 1940s minimal traditional homes and early ramblers. Lots are typical city lots of about 0.10 to 0.18 acre (roughly 4,500 to 8,000 square feet). Recent listings range from about 1,100 to just over 3,000 finished square feet, with basements supplying much of that space. Detached rear garages are common. A scattering of duplexes, small apartment buildings and condos sits mostly along 1300 East and 1300 South.
Wasatch Hollow home prices sit in the upper-middle to upper tier of the Salt Lake City market. They run above the citywide median but generally below Yalecrest just to the north. Original bungalows that need updates are the entry point. Renovated cottages with finished basements and updated systems fill the middle of the range, and larger remodeled homes a block or two from 15th & 15th or the Preserve reach the top. Condition and walking distance to 15th & 15th usually move the price more than square footage does.
Home styles
- Craftsman bungalows
- California bungalows
- English Cottage & Tudor
- Clipped-gable cottages
- 1940s minimal traditional
- Early ramblers
05 / Daily life
What Is It Like to Live in Wasatch Hollow?
Living in Wasatch Hollow means quiet residential side streets within walking distance of coffee, books and dinner at 15th & 15th, plus a creekside nature preserve. Wasatch Hollow Preserve covers about 10 acres along roughly half a mile of Emigration Creek, between 1600 and 1800 East and between 1700 South and Harrison Avenue. It has meadows, two trail loops, a creek bridge and a pond fed by Hodgson's Spring. Neighbors, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County and Utah Open Lands created the preserve in 2009, and a conservation easement bars development. The city spent more than $1 million restoring the creek and its habitat in 2015 and 2016. Dogs are not allowed on the north loop.
Next door, Wasatch Hollow Park at 1631 East 1700 South has a playground, shaded lawn and a time-limited off-leash dog area. The volunteer Wasatch Hollow Community Council meets monthly and has hosted a Hollow Fest street fair at 15th & 15th. Liberty Park, Sugar House Park, Foothill Village, the University of Utah and Hogle Zoo are each a short drive or bike ride away.
Wasatch Hollow Preserve
~10 acres on Emigration CreekWasatch Hollow Park
1631 E 1700 SThe King's English Bookshop
1511 S 1500 E · since 197715th & 15th shops
1500 E, Emerson to KensingtonWestmoreland Place
1913 streetcar subdivisionLiberty Park · Sugar House Park
Short drive or bike ride06 / Schools & access
Which Schools Serve Wasatch Hollow, and How Is the Commute?
Salt Lake City School District, about three miles to downtown and two miles to the University of Utah.
Salt Lake City School District
Wasatch Hollow is served by the Salt Lake City School District. Most addresses are assigned to Uintah Elementary (K–6), at 1571 East 1300 South on the neighborhood's northern edge, and to Clayton Middle School, at 1470 South 1900 East on its eastern edge. Some eastern addresses near 1800 East go to Bonneville Elementary instead. High school assignment is split. Recent listings within a few blocks of 15th & 15th show both East High School (840 South 1300 East) and Highland High School. Boundaries change, so confirm assignments for a specific address with the district before you buy.
Downtown, the U & the canyons
Downtown is about three miles northwest by way of 1300 South or 1300 East. The University of Utah and University of Utah Health are about two miles north. Heading south, 1300 East reaches I-80 in Sugar House, and Foothill Drive leads to I-80 and I-215 at the mouth of Parleys Canyon for trips to Park City or the Cottonwood canyons. UTA buses run on 1300 East and 1700 South. The S-Line streetcar's Fairmont Station in Sugar House is about a mile and a half southwest, and UTA is extending the line to Highland Drive. Check UTA for current routes.
07 / Compare
Wasatch Hollow vs Yalecrest vs Bonneville Hills vs Sugar House
| Wasatch Hollow | Yalecrest | Bonneville Hills | Sugar House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Era | 1910s–1940s | Mostly 1920s–1930s | Late 1940s–1960s | Bungalows plus newer condos and apartments |
| Homes | Bungalows, cottages, early ramblers | Tudor & English Cottage | Brick ramblers, attached garages | Mixed single-family and multifamily |
| Historic rules | One local district (Westmoreland Place) | Several local districts + infill overlay | No local historic district review | Varies |
| Price point | Upper-middle to upper tier | Usually higher | Upper tier | Wider range |
| Walk to shops | 15th & 15th inside the boundary | 1300 S & 1700 E node; 15th & 15th nearby | Foothill Village | Sugar House business core |
Wasatch Hollow vs Yalecrest: Yalecrest, directly north between Sunnyside Avenue and 1300 South, is a larger National Register district of mostly 1920s and 1930s Tudor and English Cottage homes. It has several local historic districts plus the Yalecrest Compatible Infill overlay, and it usually sells at a higher price point. Wasatch Hollow has a similar bungalow-and-cottage streetscape at somewhat lower prices, just one local historic district (Westmoreland Place), and 15th & 15th inside its own boundaries.
Wasatch Hollow vs Bonneville Hills: Bonneville Hills lies east of 1900 East, up to Foothill Drive, between 1300 South and 1700 South. Its homes are mostly late-1940s to 1960s brick ramblers with attached garages, bigger lots and some views, close to Foothill Village. Wasatch Hollow is older and flatter, and more of its homes are within walking distance of shops.
Wasatch Hollow vs Sugar House: Sugar House, south of 1700 South, mixes bungalows with condos, townhomes and apartments around a busy commercial core, the S-Line and Sugar House Park. Wasatch Hollow is almost entirely single-family and quieter, and 15th & 15th serves as its small-scale main street.
08 / Buying
Buying a Home in Wasatch Hollow or Near 15th & 15th
If you are buying in Wasatch Hollow or near 15th & 15th, expect to compete for a limited number of well-kept older homes, so be ready to move quickly and to inspect thoroughly. Most houses here are 75 to 110 years old.
Electrical
Have a licensed electrician check for knob-and-tube wiring and undersized panels.
Plumbing
Look for galvanized supply lines.
Sewer scope
Clay laterals and mature street trees are a common combination.
Radon
The American Lung Association estimates about 41% of Utah homes have elevated levels.
Lead paint
Every home built before 1978 requires a federal lead-based paint disclosure.
Seismic
Many brick homes are unreinforced masonry. Fix the Bricks can cover up to 75% of a retrofit, with a long waitlist.
Westmoreland Place
Exterior changes there need a Certificate of Appropriateness before a building permit.
Creek-side homes
Near Emigration Creek or the Preserve, check flood zone status and basement moisture.
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09 / Selling
Selling a Home Near 15th & 15th: What Buyers Pay For
Selling a home near 15th & 15th works best when you market the location as hard as the house, because buyers here pay for walkability, original character and updated systems. Lead the listing with walking times to 15th & 15th, the Preserve and Wasatch Hollow Park rather than vague claims. Highlight preserved details such as hardwood floors, coved ceilings, built-ins, original wood or leaded windows, and brick fireplaces. Then document the expensive work buyers can't see, including electrical upgrades, sewer-lateral replacement or a clean scope, radon mitigation, seismic or chimney bracing, the roof, the furnace and the air conditioning.
A pre-listing inspection and sewer scope cut down on renegotiation. Many homes here have modest main floors, so a dry, bright, finished basement with legal egress windows adds real value. Buyers also notice mature trees and gardens, so prune, mulch and photograph the yard in good light. If your home is in Westmoreland Place, share its historic status and any approved Certificates of Appropriateness up front so exterior-review questions don't slow the sale.
What buyers look for
- Walking time to 15th & 15th
- Hardwood floors
- Coved ceilings & built-ins
- Original wood or leaded windows
- Documented systems updates
- Bright finished basement
- Mature trees & gardens
10 / Jpok Homes
Work With a Wasatch Hollow & 15th & 15th Real Estate Expert
Wasatch Hollow and 15th & 15th sit between Yalecrest and Bonneville Hills, the two neighborhoods Jpok Homes, with Signature Group Real Estate, focuses on most, so these blocks are home turf. If you're selling, request a free home valuation based on recent Wasatch Hollow sales and on what your home's condition and location are worth to today's buyers. If you're buying, we can set up alerts for new Wasatch Hollow and 15th & 15th homes for sale under either name and tour homes with you. We'll also flag inspection items for century-old construction and check historic-district status and school assignments before you write an offer. We also cover nearby Yalecrest, Bonneville Hills, 9th & 9th and the rest of Salt Lake City. Reach out to schedule a tour or a no-pressure conversation about your plans.
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Questions & answers
15th & 15th and Wasatch Hollow FAQs
The questions buyers and sellers ask most about 15th & 15th and the Wasatch Hollow neighborhood around it.
Where is 15th and 15th in Salt Lake City?
15th & 15th is a small neighborhood business district at 1500 East and 1500 South on Salt Lake City's East Bench, about three miles southeast of downtown. Its shops and restaurants line 1500 East from roughly Emerson Avenue to Kensington Avenue. The district is inside the Wasatch Hollow neighborhood, just south of Yalecrest and north of Sugar House.
Is 15th and 15th part of Wasatch Hollow?
Yes. The 15th & 15th business district, at 1500 East and 1500 South, is near the center of Wasatch Hollow, the Salt Lake City neighborhood bounded by 1300 South, 1700 South, 1300 East and 1900 East. Salt Lake City's Council District 6 describes 15th & 15th as Wasatch Hollow's commercial node. Real estate listings often use "15th & 15th" as a neighborhood name for homes in and around Wasatch Hollow.
Is 15th and 15th in Sugar House?
No, but it's close. 15th & 15th is in Salt Lake City's Wasatch Hollow neighborhood, which ends at 1700 South, and Sugar House begins south of that street. The city describes the 15th & 15th district as just north of Sugar House. Some businesses and listings still use a Sugar House label, because the Sugar House business district and Sugar House Park are only about a mile south.
What are the boundaries of Wasatch Hollow?
Wasatch Hollow runs from 1300 South to 1700 South and from 1300 East to 1900 East on Salt Lake City's East Bench. Its neighbors are Yalecrest to the north, Bonneville Hills to the east, Sugar House to the south and the East Liberty Park area to the west. Inside are the 15th & 15th business district, the Westmoreland Place historic district and the Wasatch Hollow Preserve along Emigration Creek.
What ZIP code is 15th and 15th in?
The 15th & 15th business district and most of Wasatch Hollow are in Salt Lake City ZIP code 84105. Some homes on Wasatch Hollow's eastern blocks, closer to 1800 East and 1900 East, have 84108 addresses. Because the neighborhood spans two ZIP codes, search for Wasatch Hollow or 15th & 15th homes for sale by neighborhood boundary instead of by ZIP code.
What is the Wasatch Hollow Preserve?
Wasatch Hollow Preserve is a city-owned nature area of about 10 acres along roughly half a mile of Emigration Creek in Salt Lake City's Wasatch Hollow neighborhood. It lies between 1600 and 1800 East and between 1700 South and Harrison Avenue. It was protected by a conservation easement in 2009 and restored in 2015 and 2016. It has meadows, trail loops and a spring-fed pond, and dogs are not allowed on its north loop.
Is Wasatch Hollow a historic district?
Not as a whole. Wasatch Hollow contains one historic district, Westmoreland Place, a 1913 streetcar subdivision of 69 homes just south of 1300 South and east of 1500 East. It became a Salt Lake City local historic district in 2010 and was added to the National Register in 2012, so exterior changes there need city approval. Before buying elsewhere in Wasatch Hollow, check the city's zoning map for any overlays.
What schools serve Wasatch Hollow and 15th and 15th?
Wasatch Hollow and 15th & 15th are in the Salt Lake City School District. Most homes are assigned to Uintah Elementary at 1571 East 1300 South and Clayton Middle School at 1470 South 1900 East, though some eastern addresses go to Bonneville Elementary. Depending on the block, the assigned high school is East High or Highland High. Always confirm current boundaries for a specific address with the district.
How much do homes cost in Wasatch Hollow?
Wasatch Hollow home prices are in the upper-middle to upper tier of the Salt Lake City market, above the citywide median but generally below neighboring Yalecrest. Unrenovated bungalows are the entry point, and updated cottages with finished basements fill the middle. Larger remodeled homes near 15th & 15th or the Wasatch Hollow Preserve reach the top. Only a handful of homes sell each month, so rely on recent comparable sales.
Is Wasatch Hollow a good place to live?
Wasatch Hollow suits buyers who want an older single-family home on a tree-lined street within walking distance of shops. The 15th & 15th district has a bookstore, a market and deli, and several restaurants, and the Wasatch Hollow Preserve adds creekside trails. The trade-offs are century-old homes that often need system updates, limited inventory, and traffic on 1300 East, 1300 South and 1700 South.
What is the difference between 9th and 9th and 15th and 15th?
Both are small Salt Lake City business districts named for their intersections. 9th & 9th, at 900 East and 900 South, is closer to downtown and Liberty Park, with older 1890s to 1920s bungalows and Victorians and the Tower Theatre nearby. 15th & 15th, at 1500 East and 1500 South in Wasatch Hollow, is about a mile southeast. Its homes date mostly from the 1910s to the 1940s, and Yalecrest and the Wasatch Hollow Preserve are close by.
What shops and restaurants are at 15th and 15th?
The best-known business at 15th & 15th in Salt Lake City is The King's English Bookshop, an independent bookstore at 1511 South 1500 East since 1977. The district also has Caputo's Market & Deli, Mazza for Middle Eastern food and Finca for Spanish tapas, along with cafés, gelato and small galleries. Businesses change over time, so check current hours before you visit.
