This week's list spans the whole state — and the numbers have range. A Yalecrest classic in Salt Lake City with nearly $300K in modeled upside. A Park City mountain home remodeled in 2020 with ski-run views and $500K+ in headroom. And Southern Utah shows up with a rare combination in a non-HOA estate fit with a pool and private orchard.
Here are 5 Utah listings where the gap between price and potential stood out this week.
Upside = how much more value a home could reasonably have today, based on similar homes and current demand. Sometimes it takes some vision to see the potential with upgrades, sometimes the house is just currently undervalued.
$1,600,000 · 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,192 sqft · Upside +$282K (17.6%)
2052 E 900 S, SALT LAKE CITY
Yalecrest condition variance is wide — which is exactly where this home's upside lives. The exterior is fully redone (tile roof, Hardie board, copper awnings) and the interior finishes are a level above what typically trades here: marble fireplace, marble entry, heated primary bath floors, millwork throughout. It's priced as if the work still needs doing, yet most of it already has been.
$3,000,000 · 5 bd · 5 bath · 4,295 sqft · Upside +$603K (20%)
1657 W SILVER SPRINGS ROAD, PARK CITY
A full gut remodel in 2020 left this Silver Springs home with triple-pane windows, a double-sided stone fireplace anchoring the main living spaces, and a mother-in-law suite with its own kitchen — rare at any price point. The bus line for ski access runs nearby, and the backyard hot tub looks straight at the runs. For a Park City property at this price, the modeled upside margin is harder to find than the home itself suggests.
$1,049,000 · 7 bd · 5 ba · 5,482 sqft · Upside +$123K (11.7%)
1063 W 2650 N, LEHI
A lot of house, a quarter-acre lot, and a layout that feels built for real life. The upside story here is simple: big finished square footage, strong function, and a price that still leaves room.
$350,000 · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,304 sqft · Upside +$74K (21.1%)
1476 LAKE ST, OGDEN
This one earns its spot on character and potential. East Bench location, original hardwoods, built-ins, and mountain views give it the kind of foundation that makes cosmetic upside feel especially believable.
$799,000 · 7 bd · 4 ba · 4,584 sqft · Upside +$135K (16.9%)
2516 S 2350 E, ST. GEORGE
No HOA, two full kitchens, two primary suites, private pool, orchard, and a large lot make this one stand out. It’s an established home with real features driving the upside, with a lot more optionality than the price fully reflects.
A FINAL WORD
Five picks across five distinct regions this week — and the consistent theme is that the highest upside percentages aren't clustering in the most obvious places. The market is signaling things that the list price alone doesn't.
Quick note: estimated upside reflects the midpoint of Stairtop’s modeled upside range. It’s not a promise. It is a much better filter than “has subway tile.”
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