Basic Facts:
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Roughly bounded by 1st (just above South Temple) and 9th Aves., State and Virginia Sts
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Originally, streets were named for trees, and
other fruits, etc. with names like "Fruit", "Garden",
"Bluff", and "Wall". By 1885 the north-south streets gained
their current alphabetical designations (A Street through V Street, although V was turned into Virginia Street).
Consideration for Buying a Home in the Avenues:
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Architecture varies from Arts and Crafts, to
Dutch Colonial, to Victorian; it truly is an eclectic mix of modern and
historic architecture!
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Price can range considerably: for example, the
range in early 2015 was from $133/Square Foot to $1198
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Often the alleys or driveways that lead to the
back are not considered part of the property and easements/right of ways should
be verified by the Buyer as part of their Due Diligence.
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Frequently see claw-footed tubs; sometimes
original, sometimes modern
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Garages are often detached and located behind
the house.
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These homes often contain hardwood floors
original to the home
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These homes often contain charming original
stained glass windows and leaded glass china hutches; however, be aware of lead
hazards
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Often contain original fireplaces
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Many homes are on the Historic Registry and
carry special responsibility; for more information visit: http://www.slcgov.com/historic-preservation/historic-preservation-rules-guidelines-resources
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Frequently historic homes carry with them
outdated appliances/electrical/plumbing which leads to higher monthly bills;
however, the Avenues homes are often updated and the Listing descriptions
usually emphasize these updates which makes the weeding out process easier. I
advise checking each component of this aspect as part of the Due Diligence more
heavily than with modern homes.
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Perusing the local community site for a
neighborhood can also be a great resource as part of the Due Diligence: http://slc-avenues.org/index.htm
and https://www.facebook.com/GreaterAvenues
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