For sale MLS# 2185797 · 39 days on the market
$720,000
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1239 E Roosevelt Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
About this home
Beautifully Updated Home with 2,074 Sq. Ft. of Living Space, Historic Character, and a Private Garden Retreat. Discover an exceptional combination of space, character, and modern comfort on a quiet, tree-lined street in Salt Lake City's desirable East Liberty Park neighborhood. Offering 2,074 square feet of living space, this thoughtfully updated home features generously proportioned rooms, inviting gathering spaces, and a versatile floor plan that accommodates a variety of lifestyles. The beautifully renovated, light-filled kitchen creates a welcoming centerpiece for everyday living and entertaining, connecting easily with the dining room and character-rich living room. Original stained-glass windows, a handsome fireplace with decorative tile and a warm wood mantel, and views toward the inviting front porch preserve the home's timeless architectural appeal. The spacious primary bedroom offers a remarkable sense of comfort and privacy, complemented by a beautifully updated three-quarter bathroom. Downstairs, a generously sized second bedroom with above-ground windows and an additional three-quarter bathroom provides comfortable accommodations for guests or household members. The remaining lower-level space offers excellent flexibility for a home office, exercise area, creative studio, or other personal interests. This property also features a lush, private backyard retreat with mature greenery, a natural spring-fed koi pond, a charming footbridge, and a new patio designed for outdoor relaxation and entertaining. This peaceful garden setting offers a rare opportunity to enjoy nature and tranquility at home. With thoughtful modern improvements, flexible living spaces, and an extraordinary outdoor setting, this home is an appealing alternative to the more compact historic properties commonly found in the neighborhood. A distinctive Salt Lake City residence combining historic charm, modern comfort, and room to live beautifully.
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Location
The market in Salt Lake City today
$720,000 is 39% above the median asking price in Salt Lake City.
At $347 per sqft it asks about the city median.
59% of the listings for sale have lowered their price at least once.
From the listings for sale, as of October 26, 2026. Asking prices only: Utah does not make sold prices public.
Living in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City is the capital and most populous city of Utah, founded in 1847 and located in a valley near the Great Salt Lake.
- 199,723 residents (2020)
- 24 rail stations
- 79 named trails
- 101 named parks
Monthly payment
- Principal & interest
- $3,990
- Property tax
- $223
- Home insurance
- $110
10% down ($72,000), 30-year fixed at 6.25%. Tax from the MLS record; insurance is an estimate. Not a loan offer.
Details
- Style
- Bungalow/Cottage
- Basement
- Full
- Lot
- 0.13 acres
- Subdivision
- LINCOLN PARK
- Stories
- 2
- Rooms
- 10
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- Basement finished
- 50%
- Parking
- Covered, Detached
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas: Central, Active Solar, >= 95% efficiency
- Cooling
- Evaporative Cooling, Active Solar
- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Construction
- Brick
- Water
- Culinary
- Sewer
- Sewer: Connected, Sewer: Public
- Effective year built
- 1999
- County
- Salt Lake
- Faces
- South
- Zoning
- Single-Family
- Terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Floor Drains
- Range/Oven: Free Stdng.
- Double Pane Windows
- Lighting
- Porch: Open
- Stained Glass Windows
- Patio: Open
- Curb & Gutter
- Fenced: Part
- Secluded
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Interior
- Floor Drains
- Range/Oven: Free Stdng.
Exterior
- Double Pane Windows
- Lighting
- Porch: Open
- Stained Glass Windows
- Patio: Open
Lot features
- Curb & Gutter
- Fenced: Part
- Secluded
- Sidewalks
- Sprinkler: Manual-Full
Utilities
- Natural Gas Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Sewer Connected
- Sewer: Public
- Water Connected
Schools
Assigned schools as reported to the MLS by the listing agent. Boundaries change; confirm enrollment with the district. · Salt Lake
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Listing courtesy of Summit Sotheby's International Realty / Susan Poulin. Based on information from UtahRealEstate.com as of 10/20/2026 9:52 AM. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or the MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy.