Olympus Cove Real Estate (Salt Lake City Foothills)
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 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
Commute Times from Olympus Cove
| Destination | Drive time | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Olympus trailhead | 2 min | 0.5 mi |
| Big Cottonwood Canyon mouth | 12 min | 5 mi |
| Little Cottonwood Canyon mouth | 15 min | 6 mi |
| Downtown SLC | 18-20 min | 9 mi |
| U of U campus | 15 min | 7 mi |
| SLC Airport | 25 min | 15 mi |
| Snowbird (ski) | 30 min | 18 mi |
Schools — Olympus Cove
Granite School District (NOT Salt Lake City SD). Feeder: Olympus High School.
- Oakridge Elementary (K-6)Primary feeder8/10School site →
- Olympus Junior High (7-9)Serves Olympus Cove7/10School site →
- Olympus High School (10-12)Strong academic + sports7/10School site →
- Cottonwood High (9-12)Some southern addresses6/10School site →
- Granite School District (District)District info
Ratings from GreatSchools.org. Boundaries change — verify by address.
Architecture & Housing Stock
Recent Sold Comparables
| Description | Bd/Ba | SqFt | Sold Price | Days on Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus Cove — mid-century rancher | 4/3 | 2,800 | $925,000 | 12 |
| Olympus Cove — split-level | 5/3 | 3,200 | $1,150,000 | 16 |
| Olympus Cove — updated rambler | 4/3 | 2,600 | $1,025,000 | 8 |
| Olympus Cove — custom build | 6/5 | 5,500 | $2,250,000 | 22 |
| Olympus Cove — original 60s ranch | 3/2 | 2,100 | $715,000 | 24 |
Representative recent sales from MLS, addresses redacted. Contact me for full address-level comps.
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
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?
- Oakridge Elementary (K-6)Primary feeder8/10School site →
- Olympus Junior High (7-9)Serves Olympus Cove7/10School site →
- Olympus High School (10-12)Strong academic + sports7/10School site →
- Cottonwood High (9-12)Some southern addresses6/10School site →
- Granite School District (District)District info
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.
By Kris Bowen, Real Estate Broker, LPT Realty LLC. 23 years Utah real estate. License #5504762-AB00. MLS data refreshed 2026-06-25.
