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MURRAY During the 1870s, Murray was an industrial hub with the region’s largest smelters. Today, downtown workers head 15 minutes south to escape the city center noise. Families and couples also frequent the area for shopping and date-night entertainment.
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MEDIAN LIST PRICE
$434,900*
MEDIAN SALE PRICE
$336,000*
CITY POPULATION
34,285**
CITY MEDIAN INCOME
$45,569**
ON THE MARKET 1763 E. Ann Dell Lane, Murray 3,877 square feet Listing Price $500,000
Located on a cul-de-sac off Van Winkle, this geodome-style home sits on a gated one-acre plot. Entertain on the huge patio, serve handpicked fruit or invite guests to sit by the sunken firepit or wood stove. The 4-bed/3.75-bath home has solar south-facing windows, tongue & groove and stone interior, finished basement, automatic sprinklers and a detached two-car carport and heated three-car garage. The private outbuilding is perfect as a home office or studio. —Listed by Kim Novak, RE/MAX Masters, 801-726-1443, kimnovak@remax.net
Walk & SHop
Nestled between thoroughfares connecting all points of the valley, these neighborhood shops serve a variety of needs for Murray’s varied population. Art Garden Boutique and Garden Espresso
The Framing Establishment
Tick off your gift-giving needs with India Handicraft serving pieces and Thymes soaps. Then head to the garden for homemade lemonade and a sandwich on local Stoneground bread.
This local shop specializes in custom frames from Larson Juhl and CMI Molding. Show off your digital pics in Kolo albums or take in that signed Jazz jersey to create a shadow box that would make Karl proud.
5664 S. 900 East , Murray, 801-265-3500
917 Vine St., Murray, 801-268-9276
Spoons ‘n Spice
4700 S. 900 East, Murray, 801-263-1898
Whether you’re a cooking pro or novice, baker or griller, this shop has every cooking tool your kitchen needs. A 30year SLC kitchenware staple, this shop stocks more than 17,000 items from KitchenAid Stand Mixers to Cuisinart ice cream makers.
Wing Tai Feng Shui Shop
5642 S. 900 East, Murray, 801-281-2888
An abundance of Buddhas and other Asian figurines greet customers. From treasures to kitsch, paper lanterns, Asian wall-hangings and requisite lucky bamboo plants all take their place among the varied price points.
CITY MEDIAN AGE
34**
SCHOOLS INCLUDE
Oakwood Elementary, Bonneville Junior High School, Cottonwood High School FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
Desert Star Theatre features locally themed parodies of pop culture sensations (Legally Brunette shows Sept. 29–Nov. 12). Murray Park Amphitheater has family concerts and theatrical performances. The Karaoke Café is all-ages. Wheeler Historic Farm runs kids’ camps, tractor rides and more. GETTING ACTIVE
Salt Lake Indoor Soccer for men’s, women’s and coed leagues. Play 18 holes at Murray Parkway Golf Course. Take your dog along the Jordan River Parkway or Paws Dog Park at Murray Park. Join the Sports Mall athletic and racquet club for fitness classes and sports activities, along with tanning, massage and a pro shop for tennis, racquetball and fitness equipment. TRANSIT
UTA TRAX runs through Murray with stops at 4400 South, 5200 South and 6400 South. *Facts and figures courtesy Kim Novak, RE/MAX Masters **Facts and figures courtesy of zillow.com
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