East Bench & Foothill Real Estate (Salt Lake City, UT)
East Bench / Foothill climbs into the Wasatch foothills east of Foothill Drive. Mid-century moderns and ranchers from the 1950s-70s, plus growing custom builds.
East Bench / Foothill shares Salt Lake City’s 84108 zip with Yalecrest — combined MLS data below.
Character & Lifestyle
Bigger lots, mountain views, walk-and-bike access to the U of U and Bonneville Shoreline Trail. Strong demand from U of U medical school and hospital staff.
Boundaries
South: 2100 South. North: South Temple. East: Foothills / This Is The Place. West: Foothill Drive.
Walk, Transit, & Bike Scores
Commute Times from East Bench & Foothill
| Destination | Drive time | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| U of U campus | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
| University Hospital | 4 min | 1 mi |
| Downtown SLC | 12-15 min | 4 mi |
| Red Butte Garden | 3 min | 0.5 mi |
| SLC Airport | 22 min | 12 mi |
| Snowbird (ski) | 30 min | 22 mi |
| Bonneville Shoreline Trail | 3 min | 0.5 mi |
Schools — East Bench & Foothill
Salt Lake City School District. Feeder: East High School.
- Bonneville Elementary (K-6)Primary feeder, top-rated9/10School site →
- Indian Hills Elementary (K-6)Some northern addresses9/10School site →
- Clayton Middle (7-8)Serves East Bench7/10School site →
- East High School (9-12)Assigned high school6/10School site →
- University of Utah (College)Walking distance
Ratings from GreatSchools.org. Boundaries change — verify by address.
Architecture & Housing Stock
Recent Sold Comparables
| Description | Bd/Ba | SqFt | Sold Price | Days on Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bench — mid-century rancher | 4/3 | 2,800 | $1,150,000 | 18 |
| East Bench — split-level | 4/3 | 2,400 | $985,000 | 12 |
| East Bench — modern custom | 5/4 | 4,200 | $1,985,000 | 24 |
| East Bench — updated rambler | 3/2 | 2,200 | $895,000 | 16 |
| Foothill — large lot estate | 6/5 | 5,500 | $2,750,000 | 38 |
Representative recent sales from MLS, addresses redacted. Contact me for full address-level comps.
Bonneville and Indian Hills feeder lines matter
Bonneville Elementary and Indian Hills Elementary are top-rated — the boundary lines drive 10-15% price premium. Verify per address.
Slope-stability issues real
Foothill construction on slopes. Check stability and drainage. Many homes have legacy drainage issues.
U of U expansion is the constant
U of U keeps growing east. Some addresses will get traffic/parking pressure from new buildings.
Mountain view premium is real but verify
Verify view obstructions before paying premium. Trees grow, new construction blocks. Look on Google Earth time-lapse.
Custom build path is realistic here
Large lots + foothill setting = many buyers go custom-build. Plan permitting + slope-stability engineering.
— Kris Bowen, Real Estate Broker. 23 years of East Bench & Foothill closings.
East Bench & Foothill Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the median home price in East Bench & Foothill?
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 East Bench & Foothill?
Median days on market is 25 days.
What schools serve East Bench & Foothill?
- Bonneville Elementary (K-6)Primary feeder, top-rated9/10School site →
- Indian Hills Elementary (K-6)Some northern addresses9/10School site →
- Clayton Middle (7-8)Serves East Bench7/10School site →
- East High School (9-12)Assigned high school6/10School site →
- University of Utah (College)Walking distance
What zip code is East Bench & Foothill in?
East Bench & Foothill is in zip code 84108.
Can I run an Airbnb in East Bench & Foothill?
SLC prohibits whole-home STRs unless owner-occupied.
Is there an HOA in East Bench & Foothill?
Single-family East Bench generally no HOA. A few foothill enclaves have HOAs.
How do I see what’s currently for sale in East Bench & Foothill?
Similar Neighborhoods
If you like East Bench & Foothill, also look at: Yalecrest, Federal Heights, or Olympus Cove.
By Kris Bowen, Real Estate Broker, LPT Realty LLC. 23 years Utah real estate. License #5504762-AB00. MLS data refreshed 2026-06-25.
