South Ogden, Utah
Located in the south-central section of the county, South Ogden shares a border with Ogden to the north and east, Uintah to the south, and Washington Terrace and Riverdale to the west. The community was originally called Burch Creek, in honor of Daniel Burch, one of the first Mormon pioneers to settle the area in 1848. The population grew steadily, and the city was officially incorporated in 1936 with the new name of South Ogden. A fun fact about this city: in 2001, South Ogden elected the first African-American mayor in the state of Utah.
Today, over 17,000 residents call South Ogden home. The city features a comfortable balance between residential areas and business areas, making it a comfortable yet convenient place to call home. South Ogden is known for it's easy access to hiking and walking trails as well as close proximity to Weber State University and the city of Ogden. On the Southernmost end of town you will have direct access to South and Westbound highways, making popular shopping and entertainment areas like Riverdale, Layton and Farmington just minutes away. South Ogden is also only a 35 minute drive to Salt Lake City. The Ogden Golf and Country Club is located in South Ogden, which offers golf, dining and pool access for members in the Summer months. City Parks are scattered all throughout the area, giving families plenty of options to keep the kiddos busy. Friendship park in South Ogden even includes a splash pad. The city hosts many exciting activities for residents, including a Valentine's Ball, an Easter egg hunt, and much more. For outdoor sporting enthusiasts, all the wonders of Ogden Valley--including Wolf Mountain, Powder Mountain, and Pineview Reservoir—are within a 40-minute drive from South Ogden. Snowbasin is just 20 minutes away. Area hiking on the east benches of South Ogden are also popular to explore amongst residents.
Things To Do
There are dozens of options for dining and shopping in the area. You could also pamper yourself at one of the areas many day spas or salons. The Ogden Golf and Country Club is located in South Ogden, which offers golf, dining and pool access for members in the Summer months. City Parks are scattered all throughout the area, giving families plenty of options to keep the kiddos busy. Friendship park in South Ogden even includes a splash pad. The city hosts many exciting activities for residents, including a Valentine's Ball, an Easter egg hunt, and much more. For outdoor sporting enthusiasts, all the wonders of Ogden Valley--including Wolf Mountain, Powder Mountain, and Pineview Reservoir—are within a 40-minute drive from South Ogden. Snowbasin is just 20 minutes away. Area hiking on the east benches of South Ogden are also popular to explore amongst residents.
Real Estate in South Ogden
South Ogden's close location to Hill Air Force Base and the Ogden Arsenal is what first gave way to it's housing boom in the 1940's and by 1946 it became known as the "City of Homes." Businesses of all kinds, schools, churches and entertainment options are still flowing into the city and today, South Ogden boasts a comfortable balance of residential areas and business districts. With a variety of home types and new developments continuing to come on the market, this is a great place to buy or build your dream home. Residents enjoy the convenience that this city has to offer, coupled with it's many recreation opportunities and beautiful mountain views.
