Yalecrest
Downsizing in Yalecrest
How to move to something smaller without leaving Yalecrest, and the help close by.
Downsizing
Downsizing in Yalecrest
Yalecrest's historic homes are beautiful, and many come with stairs, basements and older systems to keep up. That is often what starts people thinking about their next home. 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 in Yalecrest, 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 Yalecrest is like
A historic Tudor and Cottage-style district on the East Bench, right by the University of Utah.
Yalecrest is a National Register Historic District on the East Bench, commonly called the Harvard-Yale area since many of its streets are named after Ivy League schools. Most of its homes were built between 1920 and 1940, in English Tudor, English Cottage, French Norman, and Spanish Colonial styles, and it sits close enough to the University of Utah to be a real draw for that connection alone.
- The homes
- Built almost entirely between 1910 and 1950, with the vast majority from 1920 to 1940 and the easternmost streets filled in during the post-war years. Architecture favors English Tudor, English Cottage, French Norman, and Spanish Colonial styles, distinctive enough that the whole district has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 2007.
- Getting around
- Bounded roughly by Sunnyside Avenue to 1300 South, and 1300 East to 1900 East, sitting on the East Bench above the rest of the valley.
- Nearby
- Miller Park and Red Butte Creek run through the neighborhood. It sits close to the University of Utah, which is a real part of its draw.
- The trade-off
- The rest of East Bench offers a wider range of home styles and price points. Yalecrest trades that range for a specific, consistent historic character, Tudor and Cottage homes from a single defined era, all inside one historic district.
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 Yalecrest?
Call or text Delia, (801) 824-6385
