Sandy UT - John Speare

Sandy UT Real Estate

Sandy UT Real Estate offers a diverse selection of neighborhoods that cover a broad range of price ranges, age of homes and architectural styles. Sandy is the fifth largest city in Utah, and sits at the base of the Wasatch Mountains. Located 13 miles from Salt Lake City, Sandy began in the 1860’s as a small farming community that got its name from its thirsty soil that was high in sand content because of its glacial origin. Sandy’s first four decades were dominated by the influence of Silver Mining taking place in nearby Little Cottonwood Canyon. Sandy was the territory’s most significant smelting center for many years. When the silver mines failed in the 1890’s Sandy transformed itself into an agricultural community and remained basically unchanged for 60 years. In the 1970’s significant growth began, and small pocket communities took shape, each providing its own centers for schools and shopping. In the 1980’s Sandy became incorporated into Sandy City and grew into the community it is today.

Sandy UT Real Estate has a wonderful collection of neighborhoods including the Willow Creek, Granite, Dimple Dell, High Point and Creek Road areas. The heart of Sandy is now centered around the South Town Center shopping mall and the commercial buildings to the north that house the Sandy City offices. Near to this new City Center is the South Towne Exposition center and the soon to be completed Real Salt Lake Soccer Stadium. Transportation is facilitated by an extensive local road system, making it easy to use the main Utah Transit Authority Trax commuter rail line stations, as well as reach the multiple freeway exchanges for access to Interstate 15 and all points north and south. Sandy is known for providing a diverse collection of recreational opportunites including both public and private golf courses, hiking, biking, and access to the world’s greatest snow at the nearby Cottonwood Canyon resorts. Alta, Snowbird, Solitude and Brighton Resorts are world famous destinations for both local and out of state visitors, and Sandy serves as a good central location to stay and savor these fine resorts.

It’s no wonder that Sandy UT Real Estate provides the potential homeowner with countless opportunities for real estate. As of September 2007, Sandy’s population was over 94,000 and the average sales price for Sandy UT Real Estate was $379,714, an increase of 14.72% from September 2006. There were 316 homes and 48 condos sold in the third quarter of 2007 and they ranged in price from $120,000 to $2,750,000. With such a great array of properties and prices, there are some wonderful opportunities for investing in Sandy real estate, but you need a local expert to help you. John Speare is an experienced real estate professional who has lived in the Sandy Area for over 30 years and has more than a half decade of home buying and selling experience in the Sandy area, overseeing over $10,000,000 in real estate transactions. For true local and knowledgeable service in the Sandy UT Real Estate market, contact John directly at 801-556-5371.

Sandy UT Real Estate

John Speare- South Salt Lake Valley Real Estate