1891 Avenues Cottage
957 1st Avenue North, Salt Lake City, 84103 / The Avenues
1891 Avenues Cottage
957 1st Avenue North, Salt Lake City, 84103 / The Avenues
MLS # 2135321
Property Features
- Style: Victorian
- Year Built: 1891
- Basement Entrance
- Double Pane Windows
- Entry (Foyer)
- Porch: Open
- Walkout
- Patio: Open
- Alarm: Security
- Bath: Primary
- Closet: Walk-In
- Disposal
- French Doors
- Gas Log
- Kitchen: Second
- Kitchen: Updated
- Mother-in-Law Apt.
- Oven: Double
- Oven: Gas
- Oven: Wall
- Range: Gas
- Range/Oven: Built-In
- Range/Oven: Free Stdng.
- Granite Countertops
- Video Camera(s)
- Smart Thermostat(s)
- Gas Dryer Hookup
- Sewer: Connected
- Construction: Asphalt, Clapboard/Masonite, Stone
- Cooling: Central Air, Evaporative Cooling
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Gas: Central
- Curb & Gutter, Fenced: Part, Sprinkler: Auto-Full, View: Mountain, Private
- Roof: Asphalt, Membrane
- Parking: Parking: Uncovered
An iconic 1891 Lower Avenues residence listed on the National Historic Register, offering nearly 5,000 square feet—
an exceptionally rare size for the neighborhood. Fully restored from 2020–2025, this 6-bedroom, 6-bath home blends historic character with thoughtful modern updates throughout. A show-stopping original spiral staircase anchors the home, while soaring 12-foot ceilings and a remodeled kitchen with back pantry, wall ovens, sink, and coffee station elevate everyday living.
The property includes a true mother-in-law apartment with 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a private walk-out entrance. Sold fully furnished, it has operated as a highly successful short-term rental for the past three years, offering excellent income potential or flexible living for extended family, guests, or students attending the University of Utah.
Upstairs features three bedrooms, including a primary suite with en-suite bath and fireplace, while the converted attic provides a beautiful bonus space or second primary suite. The remodeled backyard offers multiple patio areas, a pergola, and planter boxes, plus alley parking for three cars with room to expand the carriage house. Walkable to cafes, coffee shops, and neighborhood favorites.
The Avenues
Jennifer Hadfield
Listing Agent - 801.918.4195
Jennifer Hadfield has always felt clear about the idea of what ‘home’ means to her. Raising four children, many of those years as a single mother, it was important she curate environments that imbued joy, stability and peace. This talent for creating beautiful, brave spaces turned into a career, becoming one of the internet’s early influencers. With a keen eye for glamorous yet budget-conscious styling ideas, ones that would make Robin Leach proud, she’s amassed a loyal following, one that continues to this day. Now part of the cityhome family, this savvy entrepreneur offers her many talents with empathy and enthusiasm to both buyers and sellers as they navigate the intricacies and nuances of coming ‘home’.
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