Homes for sale in Holladay, Utah

Frequently asked questions

Is Holladay, Utah a good place to live?

Yes — Holladay is one of the most desirable residential communities in the Salt Lake Valley. Tree-lined streets, generous lots, a walkable village center with real restaurants, Olympus High in the east-side schools, and Big Cottonwood Canyon skiing 20 to 25 minutes away. It attracts a discerning buyer who values quality of life over flash. The median price is around $890K and homes average about 24 days on market. The downside is simply price — Holladay is a premium east-side address, and inventory is tight.

Is Holladay, Utah expensive?

Yes — Holladay is one of the pricier cities in Salt Lake County, with a median around $890K. Smaller homes and townhomes start in the $500s, mid-range family homes in the central neighborhoods run $700K-$1.1M, Holladay Village luxury condos and townhomes are $600K-$1M, and Mt. Olympus Cove custom homes command $1.2M-$3M+. You're paying for mature trees, larger lots, east-side schools, and location. Millcreek next door and Murray to the west offer similar access for less if Holladay stretches the budget.

Is Holladay, Utah safe?

Holladay consistently ranks among the safer cities in Salt Lake County — it's almost entirely residential, affluent, and established, with neighbors who've known each other for decades. There's some ordinary property crime, particularly car break-ins, but violent crime is low. Holladay is served by the Unified Police Department, and I'd point you to their data for specifics. Clients consistently describe Holladay as quiet and neighborly, and safety is rarely the question that keeps a buyer from choosing it.

Is Holladay, Utah Mormon?

Holladay is in Salt Lake County, which is more religiously mixed than Utah County. Latter-day Saints are the largest group, and you'll find ward buildings throughout the city, but Holladay's east-side neighbors include a broad mix of faiths and backgrounds — it's noticeably more mixed than the Utah County bench cities. I work with buyers of every faith and none, and Holladay's neighborhoods are welcoming regardless. If religious diversity is a priority, Holladay, Millcreek, and Salt Lake City proper are all good east-side options.

What is Holladay, Utah known for?

Holladay is known for its tree-lined streets and village-center atmosphere — Holladay Village, on the old Cottonwood Mall site, has become a dining and boutique destination. It's known for Mt. Olympus, which towers over the city and offers a strenuous, iconic hike from the city's edge, and for Mt. Olympus Cove, one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in the valley. It's also known for Olympus High School and for being 20 to 25 minutes from Brighton and Solitude in Big Cottonwood Canyon.

How far is Holladay from Salt Lake City?

Holladay is about 10 miles southeast of downtown Salt Lake City — roughly 15 to 20 minutes by car via I-215 or Highland Drive. The University of Utah is about 15 minutes. Big Cottonwood Canyon (Brighton, Solitude) is 20 to 25 minutes, and Little Cottonwood (Snowbird, Alta) about 25 to 30. Salt Lake International Airport is around 25 minutes. There's no TRAX station in Holladay itself; the closest are in Murray. For most buyers, Holladay's location is close to ideal — central, quiet, and near everything.

Holladay vs. Cottonwood Heights — which is better?

They're neighbors on the east side and share canyon access. Holladay is more established and leafy, with a walkable village center, larger lots, Granite School District (Olympus High), and a median around $890K. Cottonwood Heights sits right at the mouth of both canyons, is the better base for serious skiers, is in Canyons School District (Brighton High), and has a median around $775K. If you want the village feel and mature trees, Holladay. If you want to be on the lift 15 to 20 minutes after leaving your driveway, Cottonwood Heights.

What are the best neighborhoods in Holladay?

Mt. Olympus Cove is the prestige neighborhood — custom homes nestled into the hillside beneath Mt. Olympus with views, privacy, and lot sizes that are increasingly rare on the east side. Holladay Village is the walkable core, with newer luxury condos and townhomes popular with empty-nesters and professionals. Knudsen Corner on the south end has established homes with mature landscaping and a neighborly feel. The central neighborhoods between Highland Drive and Wasatch Boulevard are where most families land. I'll match your budget and lifestyle to the right one.