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Thank You, SunCrest | 2016 Warm Winter Clothes Drive
SunCrest, you’ve done it again. THANK YOU! We know there are a lot of opportunities (especially this time of year) to participate in drives or donations and we cannot thank you enough for your enthusiastic and continued generosity in our warm winter clothes drive.
In 2014, we launched a warm winter clothing drive to help benefit schools in Heber City, Utah. Many residents of that community are the backbone workforces of the ski and tourism industry, often struggling to make ends meet with long hours and low wages. Many children attending school are below the poverty level. These kids and families don’t need new or brand name clothing, just warm winter clothes in the correct size so they can make it to and from school and enjoy recess. These donations have made a huge difference in these families lives.
What is this about? Read about it here.
2007 E. Oak Summit Drive | Live Elevated
$600,000 | 5,504 sq. ft. | 3 beds | 2.5 baths
When we first saw this house, we couldn’t get the word “elevation” out of our minds. After all, it sits atop one of SunCrest’s most elevated streets. The elevation – its position above both the Salt Lake and Utah valleys – is what affords some experiences you don’t get just anywhere. Breakfasts here are served with sunrises over Mt. Timp and gorgeous views of Utah Lake. Dinner is paired with sunsets over the Great Salt Lake and twinkling city lights.
Elevation has another meaning, though. In architectural terms, it’s a flat view of one side of the home. We think every elevation strikes a stunning silhouette against the skyline. Architecturally speaking, however, there’s even more to love on the inside. The 5500 square feet is laid out to take maximum advantage of an elevated lifestyle.
Windows line the walls to capitalize on the home’s unbeatable mountain setting.
The gigantic chef’s kitchen is complete with double ovens, in-counter gas cooktop, and beautiful thick slabs of granite. Best of all, the kitchen is the heart of the home and is flanked by the dining room and a pair of family rooms have taken “open concept” to new heights. We’re confident it will handle any size party you’re brave enough throw at it.
Three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms are tucked quietly away if you need a break from the home’s common areas. The master bedroom is not only a spacious retreat, but it’s flooded with natural light and features sky high ceilings, double closets, dual vanities, a spa-like tub and shower, and a walkout (yep, we said walkout!) that leads to the open mountain air above the inversion and worry of life below.
November SunCrest Market Update
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SunCrest Area Land – What’s the latest?
There’s a lot of hubbub regarding the future of SunCrest right now. As many know, the original SunCrest developer declared bankruptcy, a few potential purchases didn’t materialize, and Draper City was able to purchase about 2,400 acres for $5.6M exactly 4 years ago. This, along with the failed development, effectively nixed the original master plan that had been approved, and has given the City an opportunity to set forth their own vision for the area.
In 2015, Draper City put the wheels in motion to develop an “Open Space Master Plan.” With the help of outside consultants, countless hours of input, open houses, and surveys, this plan was adopted early 2016 to serve as an “open space element of the general plan.”
As part of their overall plan, a few parcels are being sold for development, and Draper City will soon hold another meeting regarding the surplus (sale) of additional SunCrest land. With development on the horizon, we thought we’d take a look at the history of other surplus land, and their status today since being purchased.
Image courtesy of Draper City
1- Mercer Mountain Estates
This ~20 acre parcel neighbors Hidden Canyon Estates and will provide pristine mountain and city views. This particular parcel was used to facilitate a settlement between the City and a private owner.
2-Lakeview Heights
This ~20 acre parcel neighbors the current Maple Hollow subdivision and zoning allows for multiunit density. This too was used to facilitate a settlement between the City and private owner.
3-Blue Bison Development
This ~100 acre parcel was formally put up for sale in 2014 and recently went under contract with Blue Bison Development for likely residential development.
4- December 2016 Surplus Proposal
Draper is currently considering a surplus of an additional 30-40 acres located along the road leading into the Blue Bison Development parcel.
Our take:
As more SunCrest land is being sold, open space plans put into place, new trails made, and the Hidden Canyon Estates and Edelweiss subdivisions bring new a wave of new construction not seen since the “boom” of the 2000’s, it’s certainly a busy time up here. Whether you’re new or old to SunCrest, for or against development, an avid outdoor enthusiast or homebody, we encourage voicing your comments, concerns and compliments when change is presented. Collectively, we’re a passionate group and that’s what makes this neighborhood such a unique and diverse community.
Our SunCrest Market Update is a hyper-local analysis of the most up-to-date information regarding the SunCrest real estate market. The previous month’s SunCrest housing information and future editions are released monthly.
1863 E. Chimney Stone Court | The Buck(s) Stop Here
$359,000 | 3,123 sq. ft. | 3 beds | 2.5 baths
For those canvassing the area searching for the perfect place to call home, the buck(s) stop here. Figuratively and literally.
This 2-story sits proudly along the Maple Hollow corridor and is perfect for any outdoor enthusiast extraordinaire. Seriously, there’s not a single house between you and the Maple Hollow trailhead. Mother Nature is a great neighbor in our book.
The inside? Well for starters, check out that bonus room. Our thoughts? It’s perfect for a telecommuter, homeworker, or wildlife watcher – just don’t creep the neighbors with your binoculars.
The rest of the main floor is screaming for you to host this year’s ugly sweater party. The open concept kitchen and family room is huge!
Even your tallest friends can fit under those nine-foot ceilings. The home was recently updated with new stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, carpet, and that oh-so-stylish wood looking tile.
Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and the laundry room provide ample space upstairs, and downstairs is bursting with possibilities (theater room, gym, or a place to create YouTube cat videos).
Pack your things, we’ll see you at the open house.
1863 E. Chimney Stone Court | Windermere Real Estate
SunCrest Warm Winter Clothes Drive
We are excited to announce our third annual warm winter clothes drive. In 2014, we introduced you to the needs of families in the Heber Valley community; a community not too far or too different from ours. Many residents in the Heber community are the backbone work forces in the hotel, ski and tourism industries, often working long hours for low wages. Over the past two years, your response has been truly amazing! Together, we have gathered over 1,000 items and when we delivered your donations, we saw firsthand the difference you made.
We need your help again! We’re asking residents to donate new or gently used items warm winter clothes including:
Jackets • Coats • Winter Gloves • Winter Hats • Winter Pants • Winter Boots
Here’s how you can help: Drop off anything from the list in the blue donation bins at the SunCrest Community Clubhouse through November 28th, 2016.
Thank you in advance for your warm generosity.
Draper City Property Surplus | Mercer Hollow Area
After approving a 7.3 million dollar offer from Blue Bison Development on 110 acres of SunCrest area property that was declared surplus (surplus= the city’s way of saying “for sale”), Draper City appears to be looking to sell more SunCrest area land.
After a proposal from the developer at an October business meeting to purchase additional land from the City, Draper City will seek public comment on the matter at the December 6th City Council meeting. Below is an overview of the newly proposed surplus area.
The proposed parcel, along with the 110 acres currently under contract are in the same proximity as the 20-acre parcel known as Mercer Mountain Estaes that was used to facilitate a settlement agreement between a private developer and Draper City. It’s possible each neighboring development could provide secondary access to each other.
Residents are encouraged to participate by attending the Draper City council on December 6th or by emailing assistant city manager Russell Fox (russell.fox@draper.ut.us)
Hidden Canyon Estates-Phase 1
Hidden Canyon Estates-Phase 1
Today, Edge Homes released pricing for the first phase of the Hidden Canyon Estates subdivision in the SunCrest area. Prices start around $400,000 and Edge Homes has indicated the first 5 will be selling discounted and will increase after that. The original development agreement called for a minimum of .17 lot size. This phase is the first of a multi-year, multi-phase development.
You can view future Hidden Canyon Estates phases here and sign up for future SunCrest development news here.
If you’re interested in building, we believe putting a Realtor on your side when building a home is the smartest move you can make to ensure you dream home doesn’t become a nightmare. As SunCrest resident realtors, we’re hyper focused on the area and can help you decide if building is right for you, advise you on building the right house for your needs, act as a buffer between you and the builder, and help you avoid costly mistakes in the building and purchasing phases. Best of all, you pay nothing more for having a realtor on your side when building!
Contact us today for a no obligation consultation on what we can together to help achieve your homeownership goals.
*Note: While this development is in the SunCrest area, it’s not currently a part of the SunCrest HOA.
*Price sheet courtesy of Edge Homes and subject to change without notice.
September SunCrest Market Update
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Reality TV and Real Life
You may have heard rumors that HGTV was lurking around SunCrest. Indeed, we were contacted by some producers about an upcoming series. It got us thinking: buying or selling a house on TV is certainly a lot different than real estate in real life. While it’s fun to get sucked into our favorite shows — the likeable Chip and Joanna Gaines, the brotherly love of Jonathan and Drew Scott — but we thought with all the recent reality TV stuff going on in SunCrest, we’d dispel a few of our favorite reality TV show myths:
Reality TV: Buyers look at 3 homes and make a decision to purchase one of them.
Real Life: While it’s true you may fall in love with the first home you see, more often than not the process of buying a home means touring more than three homes.
Reality TV: The houses the buyers are touring are still for sale.
Real Life: Many of the homes being shown are already sold and staged for our TV viewing pleasure. In real life, homes are not always in TV-ready shape. It takes some… vision, let’s say… in order to see their potential.
Reality TV: The buyers haven’t decided which home to buy.
Real Life: On TV the buyer is in the process of buying or has already purchased their home. Of course most buyers in real life are still very much undecided about where they want to live; that’s why they’re touring homes.
Reality TV: If you list your home for sale, it will always sell at the open house.
Real Life: Open houses are important and critical way to maximize exposure and attract buyers to your home. However, open houses are only one piece (and often under-utilized) of a realtor’s marketing plan.
Reality TV: Homeowners make a decision about buying or selling a home in a few minutes.
Real Life: Homeownership is the biggest financial decision most of us will make in our entire lives. Buyers and sellers generally spend hours weighing options and debating their decision.
Our take:
Admittedly it’s fun to see how different aspects of buying and selling real estate are portrayed on TV. However, it’s more important to have a reality check when it comes to buying or selling your SunCrest home. In real life, things can get much messier — offering the right amount, listing at the right price, and adjusting to market trends are all things not often portrayed on the television. Having a real estate team on your side can help you navigate that three-home, two-minute reality TV show deliberation and turn it into a methodically researched, fact-checked, goal-accomplishing, confident decision in the real world.
Our SunCrest Market Update is a hyper-local analysis of the most up-to-date information regarding the SunCrest real estate market. The previous month’s SunCrest housing information and future editions are released monthly.
August SunCrest Market Update
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More SunCrest Development?
Draper City recently received a $7.3 million dollar offer from Blue Bison Development on 110 acres of SunCrest area property. Located at approximately 2900 E 16000 S, or just east of the Mercer Hollow subdivision on the Utah County side, this area was declared surplus a few years back (the city’s way of saying “for sale”) and appears to have found a buyer.
The potential development would be accessed from a new road off of SunCrest Drive. It does lie within the Traverse Ridge Special Service District (TRSSD) which would be in charge of maintenance costs if the road is public, and the developer would be in charge of any easements and future connections or subdivision needs. This parcel neighbors ~365 acres known as Alpine Joint Ventures that will also likely be developed.
Our take:
Since Draper City’s $5.3 million dollar purchase of nearly 2,400 acres at the end of 2012, almost 200 of those acres appear to be heading towards residential development. This parcel, along with Hidden Canyon Estates and Edelweiss, may have you wondering, “How will new construction impact my home’s value?” New development in any community presents more choices for buyers and sellers. Depending on the size, style, and lot size, new homes can bring new competition to existing SunCrest homes when it comes time to sell, but they will also bring a lot more people up the hill who are interested in buying in SunCrest new construction isn’t for everyone. Working with a team to help position yourself to stand out in a bigger (and newer) crowd, however, will become even more important for any SunCrest homeowner looking to sell.
Our SunCrest Market Update is a hyper-local analysis of the most up-to-date information regarding the SunCrest real estate market. The previous month’s SunCrest housing information and future editions are released monthly.
Edelweiss preliminary plat
Edelweiss Development
After unanimously passing the planning commission, Draper City Council will review a new preliminary plat proposal for the Edelweiss subdivision 7 PM, August 16th, at 1020 East Pioneer Road. This 171 lot, 61 acre subdivision is located north and east of the existing Stoneleigh Heights townhomes.
Edelweiss Preliminary Plat Map
Draper City approved a preliminary plat last year but due to geologic hazards on the north-west portion of the property, the applicant had made changes to to their plat. Most notably:
- Eliminating the connection from Stoneleigh Heights Drive.
- Eliminating townhomes from their subdivision.
- Reconfiguration of the cottage and estate lots.
PREVIOUS Edelweiss Preliminary Plat Map
Read the full legal stuff and planning commission packet here. Email the city here.
