Fantastic Communities You’ll Want to Call Home, Just North of Salt Lake City

• Posted on September 21, 2018

When you’re searching for the ideal home, there are often many other things to consider in addition to finding the right house. The proximity to friends and family may be one factor. But other factors will likely include being in the catchment area for great schools, being close to shops and services, as well as having parks and recreational facilities nearby. Here are just some of the fantastic communities in which Utah home builders are laying down roots. And the best part is that they’re all within easy reach of Salt Lake City.

Gateway, Syracuse

With beautiful mountain scenery that can inspire your home decor, Gateway can be a great place to set down your own roots and raise your family. The small city of Syracuse has good schooling and access to shops and services, including a movie theater and golf course.

One of the best things about Syracuse is its location and proximity to Antelope Island, with a direct road taking you straight over to this beautiful state park, where you can see free roaming bison, bighorn sheep and pronghorn (or antelope). There are lots of hiking trails, sandy beaches and campsites. Plus, it’s also recognized as an International Dark Sky Park, so it can be the perfect place for stargazing.

Major Estates and Harmony Place, Layton

Layton is regarded as one of the best places in Utah to buy a house and it can be a fantastic city for setting up your home and raising a family. With good public schooling and plenty of city parks, Layton can be a great place for families and outdoor recreation. It even has its own train station, which can make commuting to Salt Lake City even more convenient, with the journey taking just 30 minutes.

With spacious, well designed family homes and excellent links to the wider community, Major Estates and Harmony Place can both be ideal places to call home.

Shadow Crossing, Kaysville

With stunning mountain scenery and plenty of parks, eateries and amenities, Kaysville is a highly sought after city. The small city of Kaysville is regarded as the best suburb to live in the whole of Utah, as well as being the number one place in Utah to raise a family.

There are lots of opportunities for outdoor recreation, including nearby hiking trails, such as at the East Mountain Wilderness Park, where you can hike through the foothills of the Wasatch Range of the Rocky Mountains.

The community at Shadow Crossing offers generous plots for spacious living, all within close proximity to some of the state’s best schools.

Canyon Meadows, South Weber

One of Davis County’s best places to live, South Weber is a small city just a half an hour’s drive north of Salt Lake City, making it easily accessible and ideal for commuters. It’s a scenic community with the Wasatch Mountains right on the doorstep and easy access to the Snowbasin Ski Resort and various outdoor pursuits, be it golfing, kayaking, hiking or fishing.

Canyon Meadows can be a great location to lay down roots and settle into the community. With lots of amenities nearby and local parks for relaxing with your family, this could be the ideal spot for you and your family to call home.