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Homes with Casitas & Guest Houses in North Salt Lake, Utah
North Salt Lake sits on the western bench of the Wasatch Front, directly across I-15 from Bountiful and about 12 miles north of downtown Salt Lake City — close enough to commute easily, far enough to keep a quieter, more suburban pace. Homes with casitas or detached guest houses here appeal to a wide range of buyers: multigenerational families who want a parent or college-age child nearby but with real privacy, remote workers who need a dedicated office that physically separates work from home life, and investors who recognize that a legal accessory dwelling unit (ADU) can generate $800–$1,400/month in rental income in a market where housing demand along the Wasatch Front stays consistently strong. Davis County — where North Salt Lake sits — has been one of the fastest-growing counties in Utah for over a decade, which keeps that rental income potential very real.
Lot sizes in North Salt Lake vary considerably. Older neighborhoods closer to Highway 89 tend to sit on modest lots where a guest house may be an attached casita or a converted garage apartment, while properties on the hillside benches — particularly in the Eaglewood and Mueller Park areas — often have the square footage to support a fully detached structure with its own entrance, kitchenette, and laundry. Before making an offer, it's worth confirming with Davis County's planning department whether an existing guest house is permitted as a legal ADU, since that distinction affects financing, insurance, and what you can legally charge for rent. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · North Salt Lake market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in North Salt Lake right now.
Median sale
$559,000
23 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
12 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.6%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
82
active + pending
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Common questions
About homes with casitas & guest houses in North Salt Lake.
What counts as a casita or guest house in North Salt Lake listings? ▾
On the MLS here, the term usually covers a detached second dwelling, an apartment above a garage, or a fully self-contained basement unit with its own entrance, kitchen, and bath. A simple spare bedroom or unfinished basement doesn't qualify. If the second kitchen and separate entry aren't both there, most agents will list it as a mother-in-law suite rather than a true guest house.
Does North Salt Lake allow accessory dwelling units? ▾
Yes, North Salt Lake permits internal ADUs in most residential zones, and detached ADUs are allowed in some zones with conditional approval. Owner-occupancy, parking minimums, and size caps apply. Before writing an offer on a home where the second unit is being rented, confirm with the city that the ADU is registered and permitted — unpermitted conversions are the most common surprise on these properties.
Can I rent the casita on Airbnb or as a short-term rental? ▾
Short-term rentals under 30 days are tightly restricted in North Salt Lake and generally not allowed in standard residential zones. Long-term rentals (30+ days) of a permitted ADU are the realistic income path here. Always verify current city code before counting rental income in your underwriting.
How much extra do these homes cost compared to a standard North Salt Lake home? ▾
A finished basement apartment typically adds $40K–$80K over a comparable home without one. A true detached casita or above-garage unit usually pushes the price $100K–$200K higher, partly because those properties tend to sit on larger foothill lots in Eaglewood with views. Lender appraisals don't always give full credit for the second unit, so financing strategy matters.
Which North Salt Lake neighborhoods are most likely to have guest house options? ▾
Eaglewood and Eaglepointe up on the hillside have the larger lots and the occasional detached unit. The older streets along Orchard Drive and around Hatch Park sometimes have basement apartments added during remodels. Foxboro, being newer and built at higher density, has fewer ADUs but you'll occasionally see a finished walkout setup.
How many active listings with casitas are usually on the market here? ▾
North Salt Lake is a small market — typically 80 to 150 active single-family listings at any time — and homes with a true second unit are a narrow slice of that. It's common to see only a handful active. Setting up a saved search and being ready to tour quickly is the practical approach.