The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 84121 sells for about $783,450, or $307 per square foot.
Prices are up +11.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,224 a month.
ZIP 84121 — Cottonwood Heights
The 84121 housing market is highly competitive with rising home prices and strong demand. Limited inventory and high interest from buyers looking for proximity to mountain amenities are driving the current price appreciation. Some metrics such as months of supply and specific tax rates were not available at the ZIP level.
This area is ideal for family buyers and outdoor enthusiasts who prioritize access to mountain recreation and high-quality schools while maintaining a reasonable commute to Salt Lake City.
Median prices moved up 11.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 84121, Salt Lake County, UT
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Canyons School District, which generally maintains high academic standards and strong community support.
The area faces typical mountain-west risks including wildfire potential in higher elevations and seismic activity common to the Wasatch Front.
The area benefits from proximity to the Salt Lake City employment core and ongoing residential development in the Cottonwood Heights and surrounding foothills.
Property taxes are assessed by Salt Lake County based on market value; specific district rates vary by municipality and special service district levies.
Residents primarily commute via the I-215 belt route and Wasatch Boulevard, providing direct access to downtown Salt Lake City and the tech corridors of the Silicon Slopes.
The ZIP offers immediate access to world-class outdoor recreation including Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, numerous municipal parks, and proximity to major ski resorts.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and rising rents, driven by the area's desirability and limited inventory of multi-family housing.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Salt Lake City metropolitan area, featuring strong sectors in technology, healthcare, and professional services.
Parcels are subject to Salt Lake County property tax assessments and various municipal service district levies.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau ZCTA 84121 profiles.
- Thanksgiving Point4.617.9 mi
- Liberty Park4.612.2 mi
- Gardner Village4.612.4 mi
- Classic Fun Center4.411.5 mi
- Boondocks Food and Fun - Draper4.314.4 mi
- Delta Center4.614.3 mi
- Salt Palace Convention Center4.514 mi
- Utah State Capitol4.714.2 mi
- Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre4.318.2 mi
- Snowbird4.64.3 mi
- Loveland Living Planet Aquarium4.613 mi
- Utah's Hogle Zoo4.510.1 mi
- Alta Ski Area4.65.4 mi
- Park City Mountain4.57.6 mi
- Sugar House Park4.710.2 mi
- Temple Square4.714 mi
- Utah State Capitol4.714.2 mi
- Thanksgiving Point4.617.9 mi
- Natural History Museum of Utah4.811.1 mi
- Clark Planetarium4.614.3 mi
- Utah's Hogle Zoo4.510.1 mi
- Solitude Mountain Resort4.55.2 mi
- Sugar House Park4.710.2 mi
- Liberty Park4.612.2 mi
- Red Butte Garden and Arboretum4.811.3 mi
- Jordanelle Rentals & Marina4.514.3 mi
- Lake Blanche4.92.2 mi
- Lake Blanche4.92.2 mi
- Dog Lake4.63.3 mi
- Topgolf Salt Lake City4.311.8 mi
- Mountain Dell Golf Course4.57.8 mi
- Mulligans Golf & Games4.212.8 mi
- Wasatch Mountain Golf Course4.712.3 mi
- River Oaks Golf Course4.312.5 mi
- Fashion Place4.410.3 mi
- Chinatown Supermarket4.611.3 mi
- The Shops at South Town4.311.9 mi
- WinCo Foods4.411.6 mi
- WinCo Foods4.312.1 mi
- Salt Lake City International Airport4.218.4 mi
- Provo Airport4.429.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides year-round access to hiking, skiing, and mountain biking.
Home to world-renowned ski resorts including Alta and Snowbird.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.