in the summer of 1847, a group of pioneers led by john holladay entered the salt lake valley. they discovered a spring-fed stream, now known as spring creek and settled the area, making holladay the first village established away from salt lake city itself and the oldest continuously inhabited city in utah. settlers enjoyed the favorable conditions for agriculture, orchards, and business, allowing for continued growth and development. located in the central part of the salt lake valley, holladay is known today for its beautiful homes and large, wooded lots. the holladay city council works towards the preservation of their open spaces by overseeing and carefully managing commercial development. residents are proposing a more pedestrian friendly downtown as well as creating biking and walking trails within the community. holladay is also host to many popular events and festivals organized by the city′s arts council. most notably, the blue moon festival held every summer features artists and musicians from the community. other holladay attractions include the mt. olympus trailhead, old mill golf course, big cottonwood regional park, and the lions recreation center. forbes magazine has ranked utah the no. 1 state for business four out of the last five years. salt lake county is also the home of the nba’s utah jazz, real salt lake of the mls, university of utah pac-12 athletics, and was the host of the 2002 winter olympic games.
Set along the Cottonwood Club with direct gated access, this Holladay property offers a rare combination of space, flexibility, and long-term upside. With all 5,507 square feet above grade, the floor plan lives large and functions exceptionally well for both everyday living and entertaining. The upper level features four bedrooms and three baths, including two en-suite bedrooms. On the main level, a dedicated office with an attached bath offers the potential for an additional main-floor bedroom suite with a simple expansion. Multiple living spaces, generous room sizes, and strong architectural bones create an incredible opportunity for someone ready to personalize and modernize the home over time. One of the standout features is the indoor pool with a retractable ceiling, creating year-round enjoyment and a true indoor-outdoor feel in warmer months. The detached three-car garage includes unfinished flex space above, ideal for a gym, studio, guest suite, golf simulator, or additional storage. Stucco and stone exterior, a .28-acre lot, and a recent appraisal at $1.5M further reinforce the value and potential here. Located in one of Holladay′s most established neighborhoods with direct access to Cottonwood Club amenities and golf.
