Tucked into one of Murray's most beloved neighborhoods, where neighbors gather for frequent parties and lifelong friendships are built, this enchanting bungalow cottage on Rainbow Drive offers something increasingly rare - a home that feels like a private escape from the outside world. Set on an extraordinary .44-acre lot, the grounds are nothing short of magical. Towering mature trees, including a large apple and pear tree, lush landscaping, blooming irises, roses, and seasonal florals create layers of color and beauty throughout the seasons. Massive floor-to-ceiling windows frame the backyard like living artwork, filling the home with natural light and peaceful garden views. Warm, bright, and thoughtfully designed, the home offers an inviting layout ideal for both entertaining and quiet everyday living. The primary suite is privately positioned on its own side of the home, separated from the additional bedrooms to create a peaceful retreat within the house itself. But it's the backyard that truly transforms the property into something unforgettable. Just off the home, a spacious deck overlooks the stunning grounds below, while a second sitting area centered around a wood-burning fireplace creates the perfect atmosphere for cozy evenings under the stars. Further into the yard, a tucked away platform offers an ideal setting for yoga, meditation, morning coffee, or simply unwinding beneath the trees. And then comes the surprise few expect. An ivy-covered fence appears to mark the end of the yard... until it quietly opens into a hidden secret garden beyond. Around the corner awaits an expansive additional garden space complete with a storage shed, children's swing set, and endless room for vegetables, flowers, herbs, and fruit. Whether you dream of creating a thriving garden-to-table lifestyle, expanding outdoor entertaining spaces, or simply enjoying your own private park-like setting, the possibilities here feel endless. The additional land also opens the door for future opportunities, including the potential for an ADU, guest house, studio, multigenerational living, or supplemental income potential. It's the kind of property that instantly transports you - feeling more like a secluded countryside retreat than a home in the middle of the city. And while the property feels worlds away, the location keeps you incredibly connected. Conveniently located just minutes from shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, freeway access, and everyday amenities, you're also only approximately 15 minutes from Downtown Salt Lake City and Salt Lake International Airport, allowing for both peaceful retreat living and effortless access to the city. Rarely does a property offer this level of privacy, charm, warmth, and wonder all in one setting.
For sale
$774,000
4697 S Rainbow Dr, Murray, UT 84107
3beds
2,912sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.44 Acres Lot
$753,400 Zestimate®
$266/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private park-like settingLush landscapingExpansive additional garden spacePeaceful garden viewsStorage shedTowering mature treesMassive floor-to-ceiling windows
- 18 hours |
- 111 |
- 3 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kamee Shrope 801-628-1281,
Engel & Volkers Salt Lake
Source: UtahRealEstate.com,MLS#: 2158465
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bathroom, Updated Kitchen
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, >= 95% efficiency
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Separate Bath/Shower, Granite Counters
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Plantation Shutters, Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,912
- Total interior livable area: 2,912 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,164
- Finished area below ground: 149
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Covered, RV Access/Parking
- Carport spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grip-Accessible Features
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Covered Deck, Open Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
- Features: Curb & Gutter, Secluded, Sprinkler: Auto-Full, Gentle Sloping, Drip Irrigation: Auto-Part, Private
- Topography: Terrain Grad Slope
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Landscaping: Full, Mature Trees, Pines, Terraced Yard, Vegetable Garden
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 2206377013
- Zoning: 1108
- Zoning description: Single-Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow/Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard/Masonite, Frame
- Roof: Asphalt,Membrane
Condition
- Blt./Standing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
- Major remodel year: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer: Public
- Water: Culinary
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Murray Hill Gardens
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Murray
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $266/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $675,500
- Annual tax amount: $2,937
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
- Date available: 06/03/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Ceiling Fan, Microwave, Range, Storage Shed(s)
- Exclusions: Dryer, Washer
- Acres allowed for irrigation: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$753,400
$716,000 - $791,000
$2,276/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $774,000+19.1%$266/sqft |
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| 6/24/2022 | Sold | -- |
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| 6/1/2022 | Pending sale | $650,000$223/sqft |
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| 5/27/2022 | Listed for sale | $650,000$223/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,046 +3.7% | $371,525 +8.2% |
| 2023 | $2,938 +19.6% | $343,255 +25.8% |
| 2022 | $2,457 +15.4% | $272,910 +30.9% |
| 2021 | $2,129 +1.3% | $208,560 +7% |
| 2020 | $2,103 -0.6% | $194,920 +2.9% |
| 2019 | $2,116 +11.2% | $189,475 +8.1% |
| 2018 | $1,902 -0.8% | $175,285 -42.2% |
| 2017 | $1,918 +5.9% | $303,400 +3.9% |
| 2016 | $1,811 +0.3% | $292,100 +13.3% |
| 2015 | $1,806 +2.8% | $257,900 +6% |
| 2014 | $1,756 | $243,200 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $242,000 -0.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $243,400 -3.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $252,400 -1.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $255,200 -1.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $259,400 -4.5% |
| 2008 | $1,315 | $271,700 -2.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $277,700 +14.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $241,800 +19.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $202,700 +10.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $182,800 -7.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $196,900 +2.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $191,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 84107
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Parkside SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Hillcrest Jr High SchoolGrades: 7-9Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10Murray High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Parkside
- Middle: Hillcrest
- High: Murray
- District: Murray
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- Utah
- Salt Lake County
- Murray
- 84107
- 4697 S Rainbow Dr






