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Holladay, Utah

Homes with Pools for Sale in Holladay, Utah

Holladay is one of the Salt Lake Valley's older, leafier east-bench suburbs, sitting between Big Cottonwood Canyon and I-215 at roughly 4,500 feet of elevation. That setting matters when you're shopping for a pool home here: summers run hot and dry with regular 90s in July and August, but the canyon air keeps nights cool and the swim season realistically runs Memorial Day through mid-September. Most pool owners in Holladay run gas heaters to stretch shoulder-season use, and nearly everyone winterizes and covers by late October once the first hard frost hits the bench.

Pools tend to cluster in the larger-lot neighborhoods — Cottonwood, Olympus Cove, Holladay Hills, and the estate pockets off Walker Lane and Murray-Holladay Road. These are areas where quarter-acre to full-acre lots are common, mature trees provide privacy, and tear-down-and-rebuild activity has added a wave of newer homes with modern pool-and-spa setups. Expect price points to start around $1.1M for an older mid-century with an existing pool and climb past $3M for newer custom builds with full outdoor kitchens, pool houses, and Wasatch views off the deck. Buyers coming from out of state should also factor in Salt Lake County Health Department fencing rules and Holladay City permit requirements before planning any additions. Browse the active pool listings below to see what's currently available in Holladay.

May 2026 · Holladay market

Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Holladay right now.

Full Holladay market report
Median sale
$872,250
28 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
6 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.8%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
132
active + pending

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Active listings

Common questions

About homes with pools in Holladay.

Is a pool in Holladay usable year-round?

No — Holladay sits at about 4,500 feet along the east bench, with real winters that bring snow and overnight temps into the teens. Most owners run pools from late May through mid-September, then cover and winterize. A few homes have indoor pools or heated spas that get used 12 months a year.

What kind of price premium do pool homes carry in Holladay?

Pools in Holladay generally add somewhere in the $40K–$80K range to comparable homes, though it varies. Because Holladay's median sits well above the Salt Lake County average — often $900K to $1.5M for larger lots near Cottonwood and Olympus Cove — pools are more common in the upper tiers and are treated as expected rather than premium features above ~$1.5M.

Are most pools in Holladay heated?

Yes, most are. Given Holladay's cooler nights even in summer (the bench gets canyon air off Big and Little Cottonwood), heaters meaningfully extend the season. Natural gas heaters are the most common setup since most of the city has utility gas service.

Which Holladay neighborhoods tend to have the most pool homes?

Cottonwood, Olympus Cove, Holladay Hills, and the larger-lot pockets near Murray-Holladay Road and Walker Lane see the most pools. These areas have the quarter-acre-plus lots needed for a pool, decking, and yard. Newer estate builds in the Old Mill and Doubletree Lane areas often include them as well.

Any local rules on pool fencing or permits I should know about?

Holladay City and Salt Lake County Health Department both require a barrier — typically a 4-foot minimum fence with self-closing, self-latching gates — around residential pools. New construction or major remodels need building permits, and pools count toward lot coverage limits in some zones. Always confirm setbacks before assuming you can add one to an existing home.

How many pool homes are usually on the market in Holladay?

Inventory is thin — Holladay is a small city of roughly 30,000, and active pool listings often number in the single digits at any given time. The active list below reflects what's currently available; setting a saved search is the practical way to catch new ones as they hit the MLS.