Panoramic mountain views are the icing on the cake in amenity-rich Murray
Murray is the fourteenth largest city in Utah, occupying 9 square miles and it is home to about 50,000 residents. With growing employment, highly-ranked schools, a notable park system and a destination just 9 miles from downtown Salt Lake City, it’s no wonder Murray is ranked one of the Best Suburbs to Live in Utah by Niche. It offers amenities that suburban dwellers require while providing premier dining and shopping options that will please urban dwellers. Located at the base of the Wasatch Mountains and offering panoramic views of Mount Olympus, Murray offers a wide variety of home styles and sizes to enjoy the views. From ranch-style homes, Colonial Revivals, and estate-style homes to two-story townhouses and condominiums, buyers can find homes from $400,000 to over $2 million.
According to Realtor Lisa Herron-McKinney, with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Utah Properties and a Salt Lake City real estate agent for 30 years, “Not only is Murray well-established with a wide range of home sizes and styles, but it also has enviable amenities including top notch hospitals, great shopping, and award-winning schools. It also has lower taxes than other Salt Lake City communities, which helps to drive home buyers here.”
Overview of the Murray Parkway Golf Course located in Murray, UT.
Large custom homes with mountain views line this culdesac in Murray.
Unique homes with large front yards line this neighborhood street in Murray.
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Murray Park leads the pack of more than 10 area parks
Murray residents are spoiled with at least ten municipal parks and twice that many within a two-mile radius, but Murray Park is the true heart of the city. It features sports fields, outdoor sculptures, playgrounds and an arboretum. Visitors enjoy walking right up to the edge of Cottonwood Creek, which flows through nearly every corner of the park. Pickleball courts are popular and reservable online.
View of Murray City Park located in Murray, UT.
Friends play pickle ball at Murray Park in Murray.
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While prices and sizes vary widely, ranch-style homes are quite popular in Murray
While the average sale price for homes in Murray in 2023 was $514,141, buyers can find a range of prices and home styles. Condominiums have recently sold in Murray from about $200,000 to $325,000, while recent townhouse sales have ranged from about $400,000 to $620,000. Ranch-style homes sell for around $400,000, while new construction ranges from about $600,000 to over $1.5 million.
History and heritage infuse outdoor events in Murray
Murray offers a vibrant cultural scene, and many events are hosted by Murray City Parks and Recreation, including the River Festival and summertime Movies In The Park. Wheeler Historic Farm is a historic working farm that gives tours of its Victorian family home, several barns and an original ice house.
View of a Farm House located in Murray, UT.
View of the wheeler Farm House located in Murray, UT.
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All you can eat and endless shopping
For dining out, Paradise Buffet offers all-you-can-eat sushi and seafood. Visitors don’t miss Prohibition Bar, a speakeasy-influenced restaurant that serves cocktails and trendy eats with 1920s-themed names such as “My Guy Ribeye.” Fashion Place Mall is a destination shopping center with more than 150 retailers and restaurants.
A family walks by a large Christmas tree at Fashion Place in Murray.
View of Prohibition Bar located in Murray, UT.
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Murray District offers highly-ranked schools
Parents can send their children to public schools in the Murray School District, which has earned an overall B grade from Niche. Parkside Elementary, with a C grade from Niche, has an extensive STEM program for children and a Lego lab. Hillcrest Junior High earns a C-plus grade from Niche. Murray High hosts the yearly Murray High School Arts Festival, where the community can watch live performances and view student artwork.
View of Murray High School entrance located in Murray, UT.
View of Parkside Elementary School entrance in Murray, UT.
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Buses, light rail and commuter trains all serve Murray
The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) offers 400 buses serving metro Salt Lake City. Commuter trains, called FrontRunner, provide service from Ogden to Provo. TRAX is the light rail system of UTA, and its Blue Line transports Murray residents to downtown Salt Lake City.
Important to Know
With the drying up of the Great Salt Lake, agriculture, water production and air quality are at risk. The City of Salt Lake is taking measures to conserve and access new sources of water to divert to the Great Salt Lake. Without successful measures, it is forecasted that the city’s water supply will fall below demand by 2040.
Rod is a Broker/Owner at NextHome Navigator. He is one of the most recognized and respected names in Utah real estate. In the past he served as the CEO of the Sugarhouse Keller Williams office and as Broker of the Century 21 Everest office he personally trained and served over 900 of the most successful agents in the state. He ranked in the top 1% of agents in Cache Valley until he moved to Salt Lake to take on the role of manager. He has been recognized as one of the top real estate coaches and trainers for teams in both the United States and Canada and his clients have been recognized in publications like Realtor Magazine and the Wall Street Journal.
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