Kimball Junction, Sandy, OR
Kimball Junction — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Kimball Junction, Sandy, Oregon. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA) licensing database.
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Kimball Junction Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Kimball Junction is not in Sandy, UT, but is instead the primary commercial and residential hub of the Snyderville Basin, located at the intersection of I-80 and SR-224 just before entering Park City. It serves as the gateway to the Park City mountain resorts and functions as a vital suburb with its own distinct identity. The area blends convenient access to world-class skiing with growing year-round amenities.
Character & Lifestyle
The character is defined by a mix of modern mountain-town aesthetics and practical suburban convenience, catering to both locals and visitors. The lifestyle is active and outdoors-oriented, with a community that values easy access to the mountains. It has a bustling, slightly transient feel due to its location on the main route to the resorts.
Housing
Housing consists largely of contemporary condominiums, townhomes, and single-family subdivisions built from the 1990s onward, such as the communities around Olympic Parkway. There is a significant number of vacation rentals and second homes due to the proximity to Park City's ski areas. Newer, high-density residential developments continue to expand the housing stock.
Getting Around
Kimball Junction is a major transportation nexus, centered around the I-80 and SR-224 interchange, making it easily accessible from Salt Lake City and the Salt Lake Valley. Traffic congestion, especially during peak ski season and weekend evenings, is a well-known challenge. Public transit is available via the Park City Transit system, which offers free bus routes connecting the Junction to Park City and nearby areas.
Dining & Shopping
The area is a major retail destination anchored by the Redstone and Kimball Junction shopping centers, featuring stores like Whole Foods Market, HomeGoods, and numerous restaurants. Dining ranges from fast-casual chains to local favorites like Maxwell's East Coast Eatery and Five5eeds. The Utah Olympic Park, located just up SR-224, also offers unique visitor experiences and events.
Parks & Recreation
Recreation is centered on the mountains, with the Park City Mountain Resort base area just a short drive up SR-224 and multiple trailheads for hiking and biking nearby. The Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter provides 1,200 acres of protected wetlands with educational programs and a network of trails. The Basin Recreation Fieldhouse offers indoor athletic facilities, while several neighborhood parks like Willow Creek Park serve the local community.
Kimball Junction Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $1.0M | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $166K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 84.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 31.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Buyer's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 84098 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Kimball Junction, Sandy
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-17