Olympus Cove — Salt Lake County
Mount Olympus base, premier east-side enclave

Olympus Cove Real Estate (Salt Lake City Foothills)

Mount Olympus baseWasatch foothillsSalt Lake Country ClubSki accessCustom homes

Olympus Cove sits at the base of Mount Olympus along Wasatch Boulevard, straddling the Holladay border. Mid-century ranchers and split-levels on large lots, with newer custom builds infilling.

Olympus Cove — Quick Market Stats (Last 6 Months)
Median Sold
$850,000
Homes Sold
113
Median Days on Market
19
Price comparison vs Salt Lake County
Olympus Cove median
$850K
Olympus Cove average
$986K
SL County median
$550K
Full range: $270,000 – $2,670,000 • Zip 84109
Source: WFR MLS via UtahRealEstate.com. Refreshed every 6 months.
Best for
Outdoor enthusiastsSki-day commutersOlympus High familiesMountain-view buyersEstablished families

Olympus Cove is the dominant residential area of the 84109 zip — MLS data below reflects that combined market.

Character & Lifestyle

Mount Olympus trailhead, Salt Lake Country Club, and 20-minute access to Cottonwood Canyon skiing. Fastest median days on market (19) in our entire Salt Lake set.

Boundaries

South: Holladay border. North: 3300 South. East: Wasatch foothills / Mount Olympus. West: Highland Drive.

Walk, Transit, & Bike Scores

Walk Score
30
Driving for everything
Transit Score
25
Limited UTA bus
Bike Score
42
Hilly, ski-commute viable

Commute Times from Olympus Cove

DestinationDrive timeDistance
Mount Olympus trailhead2 min0.5 mi
Big Cottonwood Canyon mouth12 min5 mi
Little Cottonwood Canyon mouth15 min6 mi
Downtown SLC18-20 min9 mi
U of U campus15 min7 mi
SLC Airport25 min15 mi
Snowbird (ski)30 min18 mi

Schools — Olympus Cove

Granite School District (NOT Salt Lake City SD). Feeder: Olympus High School.

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

Architecture & Housing Stock

1960s-80s ranchers / split-levels
60%
Post-2000 custom builds
25%
1980s-90s contemporaries
10%
Other / mixed
5%

Recent Sold Comparables

DescriptionBd/BaSqFtSold PriceDays on Market
Olympus Cove — mid-century rancher4/32,800$925,00012
Olympus Cove — split-level5/33,200$1,150,00016
Olympus Cove — updated rambler4/32,600$1,025,0008
Olympus Cove — custom build6/55,500$2,250,00022
Olympus Cove — original 60s ranch3/22,100$715,00024

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 Olympus Cove

Granite vs Salt Lake City School District matters

Olympus Cove is Granite SD, not SLC SD. Olympus High has strong academic and sports rep — different feeder pattern from east-side SLC.

Avalanche zones on highest slopes

Some Olympus Cove addresses sit in mapped avalanche runout zones. Get the report before committing.

Slope stability + drainage

Foothill construction. Drainage and slope-stability inspections essential before close.

Ski-day premium is real

Cottonwood Canyon access drives Olympus Cove demand. Winter inventory is tight, summer is more reasonable.

Holladay vs SLC border addresses

Olympus Cove straddles a tax / municipal boundary. Different services, different rules. Verify which side the address is on.

— Kris Bowen, Real Estate Broker. 23 years of Olympus Cove closings.

Olympus Cove Quick Facts

Est. property tax
$4,930/yr
Based on $850,000 median × ~0.58% UT rate.
Crime Grade
A
Very low property-crime risk. Source: CrimeGrade.org zip 84109.
HOA
Mostly no HOA
Single-family Olympus Cove generally no HOA. A few small enclaves have HOAs.
Short-Term Rental
Check zoning per address
Holladay (some addresses) has different STR rules from SLC. Verify zoning per address before assuming Airbnb is or isn’t allowed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the median home price in Olympus Cove?

Median sold price over the last 6 months was $850,000 based on 113 MLS sales in zip 84109.

How fast do homes sell in Olympus Cove?

Median days on market is 19 days.

What schools serve Olympus Cove?
What zip code is Olympus Cove in?

Olympus Cove is in zip code 84109.

Can I run an Airbnb in Olympus Cove?

Holladay (some addresses) has different STR rules from SLC. Verify zoning per address before assuming Airbnb is or isn’t allowed.

Is there an HOA in Olympus Cove?

Single-family Olympus Cove generally no HOA. A few small enclaves have HOAs.

How do I see what’s currently for sale in Olympus Cove?

Use the Olympus Cove page on zoomUTAH.

Similar Neighborhoods

If you like Olympus Cove, also look at: East Bench / Foothill, Pepperwood, or Federal Heights.

Selling in Olympus Cove?
Olympus Cove sells fast (19 DOM median) because outdoor + ski demand never quiets. I know how to position foothill homes to ski-commute and outdoor-lifestyle buyers.

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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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