Liberty Wells Homes for Sale — Salt Lake City, Utah

Liberty Wells is one of the most beloved historic neighborhoods in Salt Lake City, Utah, sitting just south and west of Liberty Park. It is bounded approximately by 900 South to the north, 2100 South to the south, State Street to the west, and 700 East to the east — with 80-acre Liberty Park anchoring the northeast corner. Established in the 1890s from the Mormon pioneers’ “Big Field” agricultural tract, it grew into one of the city’s first streetcar suburbs, and that heritage still defines its front-porch, walk-everywhere character today.

Notable streets include 500 East and 600 East — the leafy north-south spines of the neighborhood — along with Kensington Avenue and Downington Avenue, two of the most photographed bungalow blocks in the city. Roosevelt, Ramona, and Garfield Avenues round out a tight grid of tree-lined streets where Preservation Utah leads walking tours of the neighborhood’s architecture.

Homes here were built predominantly in the early 1900s through the 1960s, led by streetcar-era Craftsman bungalows and Victorian cottages from the 1900s–1920s with mid-century infill mixed in. Most homes run a livable 1,200 to 2,500 square feet, many with original hardwood, fireplaces, and covered porches. There is no neighborhood-wide HOA — a handful of condo and townhome communities carry their own associations, but the classic single-family blocks are HOA-free. Recent prices run approximately $400,000 to $800,000 and above, with a median near $535,000 — a genuine value for a walkable historic neighborhood this close to downtown.

That mix of character, price point, and location makes Liberty Wells a perennial favorite for first-time buyers, young families, and investors alike. The housing stock includes legal duplexes and fourplexes, and the Liberty Wells Community Council has championed a “missing middle” housing plan that welcomes ADUs and gentle density — one reason remodeled bungalows and new infill continue to push the top of the market.

Families are served by the Salt Lake City School District, feeding Whittier Elementary, Hillside Middle School, and Highland High School beside Sugar House Park. Note that the district closed Hawthorne Elementary at 1675 South 600 East in 2024 and boundaries were redrawn, so always verify your specific address’s assignment with the district before purchasing.

Location and lifestyle round out the appeal. Liberty Park — the city’s oldest park — brings the Tracy Aviary, a pond, pool, tennis courts, and running loop to the neighborhood’s doorstep, while the 9-Line trail along 900 South connects riders east to 9th & 9th. Sugar House, the Ballpark district, and the Salt Lake Community College South City campus sit just across the borders, and with a Walk Score of 77 plus quick I-15 and I-80 access, downtown is minutes away. The neighborhood spans the 84115 and 84105 zip codes.

Buying or selling in Liberty Wells? List for just 1.5%, or get a 50% buyer rebate at closing on a purchase. On a $550,000 home, seller savings are approximately $8,250 compared to a traditional 3% listing — and buyer rebates reach approximately $8,250. Aaron Peters, Broker/Owner of DiscountAgent.com, has represented Wasatch Front buyers and sellers since 2006. View All Salt Lake City Homes For Sale →

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