Hillsborough is an established family neighborhood in the heart of Cottonwood Heights’ East Bench — positioned between Danish Road on the west, Wasatch Boulevard on the east, Bengal Boulevard on the north, and Tree Farm Lane on the south. These streets frame the broader area; the exact subdivision lines sit generally inside them. The neighborhood’s most distinctive feature is its setting just east of the Willow Creek Country Club golf course — one of the most prestigious private clubs on the Wasatch Front. Notable streets within the community include Creek Road, Deer Creek Road, Danish Way, and Stonehill Lane. Streetscapes are mature and family-oriented, with established trees, generous lots, and the quiet residential character that has defined Cottonwood Heights’ East Bench for decades.
Most homes were built between the late 1970s and the mid 1980s, featuring the substantial two-story, rambler, and tri-level architecture typical of that era’s East Bench build-out. Square footage ranges from approximately 2,365 to 6,300 finished square feet, sitting on generous lots between 0.23 and 0.60 acres — larger than many comparable Cottonwood Heights neighborhoods of the same era. Floor plans typically feature 4–6 bedrooms, 3–4 bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, large family rooms with fireplaces, finished basements, and oversized garages. Many homes have been substantially updated and remodeled over the decades; others retain original 1980s finishes and are popular candidates for renovation. Hillsborough is a non-HOA neighborhood, giving homeowners full flexibility on architectural style, landscaping, and property use.
Hillsborough homes typically sell in the $900,000 to $1.5 million range, reflecting the substantial square footage, generous lot sizes, golf-course-adjacent location, and level of updating on individual properties. List your Hillsborough home with DiscountAgent.com at 1.5% commission and save approximately $18,000 on a $1.2 million sale compared to traditional 3% listing agents. If you’re buying in Hillsborough, our 50% buyer rebate program returns approximately $18,000 to you at closing on a $1.2M home — usable for closing costs, a rate buy-down, kitchen and bath updates, or simply kept as cash.
Hillsborough is served by the Canyons School District: Canyon View Elementary, Albion Middle School, and Brighton High School (rebuilt in 2022). The Canyon View Elementary / Albion Middle / Brighton High feeder draws from the southern and eastern reaches of Cottonwood Heights and is a well-regarded K–12 chain. Always verify your address’s current assignment before purchasing — the Canyons District completed a 2025 boundary study with adjustments taking effect in 2026-27.
What sets Hillsborough apart is its golf-course-adjacent setting and East Bench convenience. The neighborhood sits immediately east of the Willow Creek Country Club, a prestigious private golf and social club, and residents enjoy nearby Golden Hills Park for playgrounds, open space, and neighborhood recreation. Wasatch Boulevard on the eastern edge provides fast north-south access along the foothills, and Big Cottonwood Canyon is just minutes northeast — putting four world-class ski resorts (Solitude, Brighton, Snowbird, Alta) within 25–30 minutes. Fort Union Boulevard’s shopping and dining corridor is minutes north with Smith’s, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and dozens of local restaurants. I-215 access is minutes away, putting downtown Salt Lake City within 20–25 minutes. For families who want established homes on generous lots, a golf-course-adjacent setting, top schools, and Cottonwood Heights’ canyon-adjacent lifestyle — Hillsborough consistently delivers.
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