Homes for sale in Murray, Utah

Area overview

Murray is the most underrated city in central Salt Lake County. Situated right in the geographic heart of the valley, it offers something that is increasingly rare along the Wasatch Front: genuine affordability combined with central location, good transit, and a community that has been quietly investing in itself for years. Murray Parkway is a standout neighborhood — a golf course community on the south side with well-maintained homes, walking paths, and a country-club feel at prices well below what you'd pay in comparable communities in Sandy or Holladay. Woodstock on the east side has established family homes with mature trees and a neighborhood feel. The Vine Street area near downtown Murray has older homes with character and walkable access to the city's improving commercial district. Fashion Place (near the mall) offers convenience and transit access with newer townhome and condo developments. Murray Hollow provides affordable family homes on the west side, and the Hillcrest area on the southeast has larger lots and proximity to the Cottonwood Heights border. Murray is served by Murray School District — one of the smallest and most community-focused districts in the state. Murray High School is the sole high school, which creates a unified community identity that larger districts can't match. Hillcrest Junior High and multiple elementary schools (including Viewmont, Longview, and Liberty) serve the city. The small district means class sizes are manageable, teachers stay for decades, and parents know the administration by name. The district has invested in facilities and programs despite its modest size. Murray Park is the city's centerpiece — a large, well-maintained park with tennis courts, a pool, ball fields, and picnic areas. The Murray Farmers Market and Murray Fun Days bring the community together seasonally. The city's central location means you're 15 minutes from downtown Salt Lake, 10 minutes from the ski canyons, and connected by both TRAX and FrontRunner transit. Fashion Place Mall provides major retail. Wheeler Farm, a free historic farm experience, is one of the valley's most beloved family attractions. The Jordan River Parkway runs through west Murray for biking and walking. Pricing in Murray is the city's biggest draw. Condos and townhomes near Fashion Place start in the low $300s, family homes in Woodstock and the Vine Street area run $400K-$600K, Murray Parkway homes command $500K-$800K, and even the nicest properties in Hillcrest rarely exceed $900K. For context, comparable homes in adjacent Holladay or Sandy would cost 20-40% more. I've helped buyers who were priced out of every east-side city discover that Murray offers the same central location, transit access, and mountain proximity at a fraction of the cost. The city is going through a genuine renaissance — new restaurants, updated infrastructure, and community investment are transforming Murray from "affordable alternative" to "genuinely desirable." If you want to be centrally located in the Salt Lake Valley without overpaying, Murray is the smart money pick right now.

Lifestyle

Murray Park events, TRAX light rail, Fashion Place Mall, and a central location that keeps commute times short in every direction.