What do you value most about downtown living? For us, it’s being surrounded by good coffee, great food, and local businesses run by friendly folks. My latest condo listing in the Sampson building at the corner of 3rd & 3rd hits all these marks and then some, which we experienced with friends on an afternoon dog walk through the neighborhood (yes, this building is pet friendly, and my Aussie Elby would easily meet their breed and weight requirements). 

Starting with a lavender latte at Midway Coffee, we strolled the streets and visited friends at Paradise Palm to pick up some house plants before browsing our favorite vintage furniture shops on Broadway. As we meandered through and chatted with the owners of the Green Ant, Shadowplay, Urban Vintage and The Post, I found myself fantasizing about all the ways a buyer could creatively furnish the Sampson space with vintage pieces and artwork – sourced from just a few blocks away.

The space is certainly calling for something unique and one of a kind to match its own charm and historic appeal. 

Built in 1906 by August Rudine, Sampson Altadena is on the National Register of Historic Places. The 3 1/2-story building is stone and brick, and gives a solid nod to Neoclassical architecture with features like Baroque-style balconies, Tuscan columns, accentuated keystones, and a dentilated pediment above the entry. Inside, an air of timelessness can be seen in the woodwork, moldings, exposed brick, and leaded-glass windows. Far from cookie-cutter, each unit is unique and offers true character (such as the stained-glass kitchen window in Unit 1). 

We’re seeking a buyer for this space who is wanting to invest in Salt Lake’s historic architecture while enjoying all the amenities and community this downtown neighborhood has to offer. If you’re seeking this lifestyle plus a long-term investment (30 day rentals are allowed), this is most definitely the spot for you.