Most expensive homes in Utah according to Realtor.com
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I'll admit it. I’m a baby when it comes to commuting. So when I took this job with DeseretNews.com, I knew it was only a matter of time before I’d make the move from Saratoga Springs to Salt Lake City.
I figured it would take a few more years for the economy to turn around. But with the recent good news that Utah real estate is looking peachy (see this story and this one ) and with consumer confidence in the state higher than its been all year , the economy’s actually on an upswing . It looks like 2012 could be a great summer to buy a home.
And with places like Farmington, Draper, Lindon and North Logan making it into Money Magazine’s top 100 places to live , Utah feels like a pretty great state once again.
So great, I couldn’t help but let my eyes grow far too big for my wallet. I logged on to Realtor.com and of course the first thing I saw was a fabulous (said with my best Robin Leach voice) Park City “vacation home” in the promo spot, and before I could even think the word “reality” I was clicking from one swank Utah mansion to another, fantasizing about ski-in lodges and how I could justify buying the one with the in-home bowling alley because surely at least one of my kids would make it big on the PBA tour.
Ah, irrational exuberance! Won’t you join me on my little tour du 1%?
We’ll start with the 10 most expensive homes currently on the market in Utah according to Realtor.com, starting with the least expensive first, followed by a smattering of Utah manses from places other than Park City.
I figured it would take a few more years for the economy to turn around. But with the recent good news that Utah real estate is looking peachy (see
And with places like Farmington, Draper, Lindon and North Logan making it into
So great, I couldn’t help but let my eyes grow far too big for my wallet. I logged on to Realtor.com and of course the first thing I saw was a fabulous (said with my best Robin Leach voice) Park City “vacation home” in the promo spot, and before I could even think the word “reality” I was clicking from one swank Utah mansion to another, fantasizing about ski-in lodges and how I could justify buying the one with the in-home bowling alley because surely at least one of my kids would make it big on the PBA tour.
Ah, irrational exuberance! Won’t you join me on my little tour du 1%?
We’ll start with the 10 most expensive homes currently on the market in Utah according to Realtor.com, starting with the least expensive first, followed by a smattering of Utah manses from places other than Park City.
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And only 10 bathrooms? Come on!
Where are the "occupy" people when you need them. If any of these are empty I think I'll take over them and pay the small fee.
What shameful extravagance...With so many poor around us, these homes represent the epitome of selfishness. The Lord has made us stewards of all He has given us, whether much or little, and will eventually require an accounting of how we used it.
How many times a day do these people use a bathroom?
Who lives in these homes?
I highly doubt the house at 1 Hawkeye PL in Park City, a 13,000 sq ft little cupcake, actually sits on a lot that is only .068 acres as stated. If you do the math, that's only a 2,962 sq ft lot with a 13,000 sf house on it?? Now obviously there are more levels than one, but not 5+ floors filled right to the property line on each floor! I think there is an errant decimal in the lot size. Should it be 6.8 acres?
The most expensive is or was the ex-gov's ex-ambassador fathers home. Why on the earth would any man no matter how much money they have spend that much on a house. Aren't there better things to spend it on.
People have a right to earn income and live well. I support this. I believe we owe a debt to the world and should be responsible in helping others. Is a home larger than 'what is needed' okay? Sure. Is having a couple things that make life more enjoyable okay? Sure. Is having more than just a couple? Probably, depending. But is having 10 flat screens, 3 pool tables, and so on... REALLY justifiable? Sorry, but it isn't convincing anyone.
If I had room for a pretty large office (to simply fit the things I use for working) then by all means, I'd love it. If I had the room to house 20 children, sure I'd love it. Would I want it? Probably not unless I had 20 children. I'd take the acres and build a green house. I'd grow everything I'm not now and I'd love it. I'd also freely give of what I had to others, as I currently already do. Flat screens mean nothing to my happiness, pool tables, and so on. Functionality is important to me as I take joy in having a virtuous and functional home. Sometimes luxuries can add to that, and I appreciate this. So do I think it's wrong to live well while people starve? Not necessarily, as many starve according to their own actions. HOWEVER, many don't. We should impart of what we have freely. We should be helping others. If a 10 foot Steinway or a 50 inch screen can help you accomplish tasks, or add to the virtues of your home- by all means. But somehow, for SOME crazy reason, I just don't see how 10 of those 3D T.V.'s really accomplishes anything morally sound.
Call me crazy, I just can't justify it.
I find Warren Buffet's home in Omaha to be much more inviting then this rediculous display
of flambouyancy. When a person has so much he/she does not have the time to enjoy all the many simple pleasures. Much like a child who has so many toys to play with, none mean a lot to him. He may pick one or two favorites and ignore the rest.The great feeling one gets
by helping others who really need the help and appreciate it is a far better reward then
living in the proverbial Ivory towers. It is my guess that that is why the Bible tells us
it will be easier for a Camel to pass through the eye of the needle then for a rich man to
get into heaven. That great wealth could be used for so much better good and still the wealthy would not be deprived.
Most people are commenting on the extravagance ...
I think this is a tribute to the horrible taste of Utahns with money.
The house on Brentwood looks like an ad for RC Willey ... it's gross.
And all those "mountain" homes ... ugh.
Same wood, same tile, same cabinetry, same railings for the stairways ... no taste.