Poplar Grove — Salt Lake City
Westside SLC adjacent to the Jordan River

Poplar Grove Real Estate (Salt Lake City, UT)

Westside SLCJordan RiverAffordableBungalow stockGrowth corridor

Poplar Grove sits between North Temple and California Avenue on SLC’s westside. Housing stock similar to Glendale — 1920s-50s bungalows and ranchers on full lots — with slightly higher price points.

Poplar Grove — Quick Market Stats (Last 6 Months)
Median Sold
$410,000
Homes Sold
100
Median Days on Market
25
Price comparison vs Salt Lake County
Poplar Grove median
$410K
Poplar Grove average
$410K
SL County median
$550K
Full range: $65,000 – $750,000 • Zip 84104
Source: WFR MLS via UtahRealEstate.com. Refreshed every 6 months.
Best for
First-time buyersHouse hackersGranary District spillover buyersLong-term value investorsCyclists / Parkway users

Poplar Grove shares Salt Lake City’s 84104 zip with Glendale — combined MLS data below.

Character & Lifestyle

International Peace Gardens and Jordan River Parkway anchor the western edge. Strong value with growth potential as westside investment continues.

Boundaries

South: California Avenue. North: North Temple. East: I-15. West: Jordan River.

Walk, Transit, & Bike Scores

Walk Score
58
Some commercial node walking
Transit Score
55
Trax Green Line + UTA bus
Bike Score
68
Flat + Jordan River Parkway

Commute Times from Poplar Grove

DestinationDrive timeDistance
Downtown SLC7-9 min2.5 mi
SLC Airport8 min4 mi
U of U campus13 min4.5 mi
Sugar House14 min5.5 mi
Granary District5 min1.5 mi
Goldman Sachs (S Jordan)20 min13 mi
International Peace Gardens3 min0.5 mi

Schools — Poplar Grove

Salt Lake City School District. Feeder: West High School.

Ratings from GreatSchools.org. Boundaries change — verify by address.

Architecture & Housing Stock

1950s-70s ranchers
50%
1920s-40s bungalows
30%
Post-2000 infill
15%
Other / mixed
5%

Recent Sold Comparables

DescriptionBd/BaSqFtSold PriceDays on Market
Poplar Grove — 1950s rancher3/21,500$425,00018
Poplar Grove — bungalow2/11,100$345,00022
Poplar Grove — updated split-level4/21,900$495,00014
Poplar Grove — handyman3/11,250$295,00038
Poplar Grove — modern infill3/21,700$545,00012

Representative recent sales from MLS, addresses redacted. Contact me for full address-level comps.

23-YR BROKER
What I tell clients before they buy in Poplar Grove

Granary District spillover is real

Granary redevelopment is pushing demand west. Poplar Grove appreciated faster than Glendale last 3 years.

Jordan River corridor value

Homes within walking distance of Jordan River Parkway trade at modest premium — bike commuters pay for access.

Lots are bigger than east-side

Quarter-acre lots common. ADU potential per SLC ordinance.

School ratings same caveat as Glendale

Magnet and charter school options exist. Plan ahead if school-age kids.

Investor competition high

Same sub-$400K investor competition as Glendale. Owner-occupants need solid offers.

— Kris Bowen, Real Estate Broker. 23 years of Poplar Grove closings.

Poplar Grove Quick Facts

Est. property tax
$2,380/yr
Based on $410,000 median × ~0.58% UT rate.
Crime Grade
C+
Improving westside. Source: CrimeGrade.org zip 84104.
HOA
No HOA
Single-family Poplar Grove generally no HOA.
Short-Term Rental
Generally NOT permitted
SLC prohibits whole-home STRs unless owner-occupied.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the median home price in Poplar Grove?

Median sold price over the last 6 months was $410,000 based on 100 MLS sales in zip 84104.

How fast do homes sell in Poplar Grove?

Median days on market is 25 days.

What schools serve Poplar Grove?
What zip code is Poplar Grove in?

Poplar Grove is in zip code 84104.

Can I run an Airbnb in Poplar Grove?

SLC prohibits whole-home STRs unless owner-occupied.

Is there an HOA in Poplar Grove?

Single-family Poplar Grove generally no HOA.

How do I see what’s currently for sale in Poplar Grove?

Use the Poplar Grove page on zoomUTAH.

Similar Neighborhoods

If you like Poplar Grove, also look at: Glendale (adjacent), The Granary District, or The Marmalade.

Selling in Poplar Grove?
Poplar Grove sells on Granary spillover demand and Jordan River access. I know how to position westside listings for the emerging buyer pool.

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By Kris Bowen, Real Estate Broker, LPT Realty LLC. 23 years Utah real estate. License #5504762-AB00. MLS data refreshed 2026-06-25.

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