East Bench
Downsizing in the East Bench
How to move to something smaller without leaving the East Bench, and the help close by.
Downsizing
Downsizing in the East Bench
East Bench homes sit on the slopes below the foothills, so many have stairs, steep driveways and big yards. Winter makes those harder. You don't have to leave the area you know to make life easier.
Help close by
- Meals on Wheels. Weekday lunches brought to the door for people 60 and up who can't easily cook. Family can make the first call: 385-468-3200 (weekdays 8 to 4).
- Senior centers. The county's Tenth East Senior Center is closed for a remodel and is set to reopen in early 2027. Until then, Liberty Senior Center (251 E 700 S, 385-468-3170) and South Salt Lake Senior Center (2531 S 400 E, 385-468-3340) are open weekdays, with lunch at 11:30.
- Active Aging classes. The county's classes include Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, and Walk With Ease: 385-468-3082.
What I do
I'm a Realtor who works on the East Bench, and a Seniors Real Estate Specialist. I help you plan the move before anything goes on the market, so you never sell with nowhere to go.
Know the area
What the East Bench is like
Mountain-base living at the University of Utah's doorstep, with real access to the trails.
East Bench sits at the base of the Wasatch mountains, with the University of Utah right at its north end. It's a relatively affluent, primarily residential area that genuinely grows more upscale moving west to east, and it trades downtown walkability for direct access to the mountains.
- The homes
- A relatively affluent area overall, with home values generally rising as you move west to east toward the mountains.
- Getting around
- Foothill Drive (State Route 186) is the road everyone uses, running along the base of the mountains and connecting I-80 to the University of Utah and downtown. It's genuinely hilly terrain, and winter driving up here means real elevation change.
- Nearby
- The University of Utah sits at the north end of the neighborhood. Hogle Zoo, Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, This Is the Place Heritage Park, and the Foothill Village shopping center are all here, along with direct access to Emigration Canyon and extensive hiking and biking trails.
- The trade-off
- The Avenues sit closer to downtown Salt Lake City and the Capitol. East Bench trades that for direct mountain access, the trails, and the University of Utah being right there.
What clients say
Real reviews from real clients
“I have bought and sold dozens of properties over my life and Delia was a delight. She was professional, on top of everything and a fantastic negotiator. She was a great liaison with the seller and the worst lender I have ever had to work with. She went out of her way to make buying a property in another state as easy and efficient as possible. I would recommend her to everyone.”
– Greg W.
“Most helpful in finding the properties fitting my parameters. Once I decided which one, the process of buying was made clear and simple. I highly recommend Delia. I couldn't be happier!”
– Martin D.
“Delia was great!!! She made the entire process seem so easy, always keeping us updated with every single change through out the entire process. She help get us into a beautiful home and our family is very grateful.”
– Brianda C.
“It was a delight working with Delia, very professional and responsible. Communication was outstanding.”
– Steven S.
Questions about the East Bench?
Call or text Delia, (801) 824-6385
