West Bountiful
Buying and Selling a Home in West Bountiful, Utah
West Bountiful is the quietest market in south Davis County, and the slowest-growing — its population has barely moved in decades while cities all around it doubled or tripled. That single fact shapes everything about buying and selling here.
What it produces is established, low-density, larger-lot housing on the valley floor, and very little of it changing hands in any given month. New subdivisions are rare and small. So when something does come up, it tends to move — and a buyer who is casually watching for the right West Bountiful house can wait a long time between opportunities. If this is the city you want, the practical advice is to be pre-approved and ready before the listing appears, not after.
The school boundary almost everyone gets wrong
All of West Bountiful is zoned to Viewmont High School — not Woods Cross High. The city name and the geography both point the wrong way, and this trips up buyers constantly. If a listing, a site, or an agent tells you otherwise, check it against Davis School District’s official boundary tool before you act on it. Getting this wrong is the kind of mistake that surfaces after closing, when it is expensive to fix.
Golf, parks, and the flat side of the valley
The city owns and operates Lakeside Golf Course, which is unusual for a city this size, and City Park on Pages Lane handles the neighborhood side of things. There is no bench section here — West Bountiful is entirely valley floor, which means flat lots, straightforward driveways, and none of the elevation-based price variation you get in Bountiful or Centerville.
Working with a West Bountiful real estate agent
Julie Burningham is a REALTOR® with Real Broker, based at 1851 N 200 E in Centerville. She represents both sides of the transaction — listing and selling homes for sellers, and representing buyers — and specializes in move-up moves, where a client is selling one home and buying another and the two ends have to line up. In a low-inventory city like this one, that sequencing is the whole game.
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West Bountiful, Utah: Frequently Asked Questions
What is it like to live in West Bountiful compared with Bountiful or Centerville?
West Bountiful is the small, flat, quiet neighbor between Bountiful, Centerville and Woods Cross, with about 5,900 residents at the 2020 Census. The city itself describes a quiet, rural, equestrian lifestyle, and you feel it in the wide lots and open land to the west along the Legacy Nature Preserve. Unlike Bountiful and Centerville, there are no bench neighborhoods here, so lots are level and driveways are easy in winter. Shopping along 500 West covers the errands, and the Independence Day celebration with fireworks at City Park and a parade the next morning still feels like a small town.
Which schools serve homes in West Bountiful?
West Bountiful Elementary is the one school inside city limits, so younger children can go to school close to home. For older grades, West Bountiful is currently assigned to Bountiful Junior High and Viewmont High School, both in Bountiful. The name surprises people, because Woods Cross High sounds like the natural fit, but it is not the assigned school. Boundaries can change, so before you write an offer I always check the specific address with Davis School District.
How is the commute from West Bountiful to Salt Lake City?
This is one of the easiest commutes in Davis County. Both I-15 and Legacy Parkway run through the city, so you have two routes south and can pick whichever is moving. If you'd rather ride, the Woods Cross FrontRunner station at 750 South 800 West reaches Salt Lake Central in about 17 minutes on UTA's fall 2026 weekday schedule, with no Sunday service. For buyers who work downtown or up north in Farmington, that flexibility makes daily life a lot calmer.
What kinds of homes and lot sizes are in West Bountiful?
Expect established single-family neighborhoods on generous lots. City zoning includes agricultural and large-lot residential districts, and even in the standard R-1-10 zone the minimum lot is 10,000 square feet. Horses and other large animals are allowed on qualifying lots of at least 0.40 acres under the city's animal point system, so true horse property is possible here, which is rare this close to Salt Lake. Buyers also ask about Birnam Woods on the north end and the Historic District along 800 West. I confirm zoning and animal rights for any specific property.
Where can I get outside in West Bountiful?
City Park on Pages Lane is the hub, with a 0.8-mile walking loop, three baseball fields, sand volleyball, a basketball court and a large bowery for reunions and ward parties. There are four pickleball courts on 800 West just south of City Hall, plus playgrounds at Birnam Woods Park and Charnell Pocket Park. Golfers have Lakeside Golf Course, an 18-hole course the city runs itself. To the west, the Legacy Parkway Trail follows the parkway beside the wetlands of the Legacy Nature Preserve.
Is there new construction in West Bountiful?
Very little, and that is part of the appeal. West Bountiful has grown slowly, from about 4,500 residents in 1990 to about 5,900 in 2020, while neighboring Woods Cross more than doubled. When new homes do come, they tend to match the large-lot character. A recent example is Belmont Farms by Ivory Homes, 19 lots of at least half an acre near the west end of 400 North. Because projects like this are small, I watch for them closely and let my buyers know as soon as lots are released.
How do property taxes work on a West Bountiful home?
Utah gives a primary residence a 45 percent residential exemption, so you're taxed on 55 percent of the home's market value. The exemption covers the home and up to one acre, which matters here because some West Bountiful properties are larger than an acre, and the extra land is taxed at full value. Davis County may ask you to confirm the home is your primary residence, so watch for that form after closing. I can help you look up current figures for any home.
What should I know about the refinery in West Bountiful?
HF Sinclair's Woods Cross Refinery carries a West Bountiful mailing address at 1070 West 500 South, even though it is named after Woods Cross. It is a large, active facility, and how much it matters depends on where the home sits and on your own priorities. I encourage buyers to visit a home at different times of day, drive the surrounding streets and look at the location on a map. I would much rather you decide with full information before an offer than be surprised after closing.
