Yalecrest Real Estate (Salt Lake City, UT)
Yalecrest is SLC’s premier historic residential district — planned in the 1910s-30s and built out almost entirely with brick Tudor Revival, English Cottage, and Georgian Colonial homes on larger lots than the Avenues. Listed on the National Register.
Yalecrest and East Bench / Foothill share Salt Lake City’s 84108 zip — combined MLS data below.
Character & Lifestyle
Highest median sold price of any SLC neighborhood we track. Inventory is thin — most sales happen through agent networks before hitting MLS.
Boundaries
South: 2100 South. North: 1300 South. East: Foothill Drive. West: 1300 East.
Walk, Transit, & Bike Scores
Commute Times from Yalecrest
| Destination | Drive time | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown SLC | 12 min | 3.5 mi |
| U of U campus | 8 min | 2.5 mi |
| Sugar House | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
| East High School | 2 min | 0.5 mi |
| SLC Airport | 20-22 min | 11 mi |
| Adobe Lehi | 35 min | 28 mi |
| Snowbird (ski) | 32 min | 22 mi |
Schools — Yalecrest
Salt Lake City School District. Feeder: East High School.
- Uintah Elementary (K-6)Primary feeder8/10School site →
- Bonneville Elementary (K-6)Some eastern addresses9/10School site →
- Hillside Middle (7-8)Serves most addresses7/10School site →
- Clayton Middle (7-8)Some addresses7/10School site →
- East High School (9-12)Assigned high school6/10School site →
Ratings from GreatSchools.org. Boundaries change — verify by address.
Architecture & Housing Stock
Recent Sold Comparables
| Description | Bd/Ba | SqFt | Sold Price | Days on Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yalecrest — Tudor revival | 5/4 | 3,400 | $1,485,000 | 22 |
| Yalecrest — English cottage | 4/3 | 2,800 | $1,150,000 | 16 |
| Yalecrest — Georgian Colonial | 5/4 | 3,800 | $1,695,000 | 28 |
| Yalecrest — restored bungalow | 3/2 | 2,100 | $895,000 | 12 |
| Yalecrest — large estate | 6/5 | 5,200 | $2,650,000 | 45 |
Representative recent sales from MLS, addresses redacted. Contact me for full address-level comps.
Yalecrest Historic District limits exterior changes
National Register district designation. Window, paint, addition, roofline changes need Historic Landmark Commission approval.
Off-MLS sales are the norm
50%+ of Yalecrest sales happen pre-MLS through agent rolodex. Tell me you’re looking BEFORE the listing hits public.
Foundation costs are high
Pre-1940 brick construction + clay soil + mature trees = expect $30K-$100K foundation work on most renovation projects.
Bonneville Elementary boundary matters
Bonneville is one of the top elementaries in SLC SD. The address-by-address feeder line drives 10-15% price premium.
Renovation contractors are scarce
Top historic-home renovation contractors are booked 12+ months out. Plan accordingly — or buy turn-key.
— Kris Bowen, Real Estate Broker. 23 years of Yalecrest closings.
Yalecrest Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the median home price in Yalecrest?
Median sold price over the last 6 months was $935,000 based on 113 MLS sales in zip 84108.
How fast do homes sell in Yalecrest?
Median days on market is 25 days.
What schools serve Yalecrest?
- Uintah Elementary (K-6)Primary feeder8/10School site →
- Bonneville Elementary (K-6)Some eastern addresses9/10School site →
- Hillside Middle (7-8)Serves most addresses7/10School site →
- Clayton Middle (7-8)Some addresses7/10School site →
- East High School (9-12)Assigned high school6/10School site →
What zip code is Yalecrest in?
Yalecrest is in zip code 84108.
Can I run an Airbnb in Yalecrest?
SLC prohibits whole-home STRs unless owner-occupied. Yalecrest is R-1 single-family.
Is there an HOA in Yalecrest?
Single-family Yalecrest no HOA.
How do I see what’s currently for sale in Yalecrest?
Use the Yalecrest page on zoomUTAH.
Similar Neighborhoods
If you like Yalecrest, also look at: Federal Heights, East Bench / Foothill, or Wasatch Hollow.
By Kris Bowen, Real Estate Broker, LPT Realty LLC. 23 years Utah real estate. License #5504762-AB00. MLS data refreshed 2026-06-25.
