Woods Cross
Buying and Selling a Home in Woods Cross, Utah
Woods Cross is the flattest market in this part of Davis County, and that is not a throwaway detail. There is no bench section here — the whole city sits on the valley floor. No view premium, no hillside lots, no 700-foot elevation swing to account for. Pricing is a cleaner exercise than it is one city north or south, because you are comparing genuinely comparable homes.
The housing runs in two directions from there: established mid-century homes on the older streets, and newer higher-density product — townhomes and smaller-lot construction — built more recently. Those two are not the same buyer, and the gap between them is where most of the negotiating happens.
Woods Cross schools
Most of the city is served by Woods Cross High School, though the far west side — roughly everything west of 800 West — falls in the Bountiful High boundary. One thing that surprises people: the Woods Cross High boundary extends well past the city, picking up most of North Salt Lake and part of Bountiful — while West Bountiful, despite the name and the proximity, is zoned to Viewmont High School instead. Confirm any address with Davis School District rather than assuming the city name tells you the school.
The FrontRunner commute
Woods Cross is built around its FrontRunner station, which functions as the commuter rail access point for most of south Davis County — people drive here from neighboring cities to catch the train. If a car-free commute into Salt Lake matters to you, this is the shortest walk to it in the area, and it is priced accordingly.
Parks and the trail
Hogan Park, Mills Park, and Mountain View Park handle the day-to-day, and the Legacy Parkway Trail runs along the west edge of the city for flat, uninterrupted miles on foot or bike.
Working with a Woods Cross 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. Woods Cross is a few minutes south of her Centerville office.
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Woods Cross, Utah: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Woods Cross a good place to live?
Woods Cross is a small city of 11,410 people as of the 2020 Census, in about 3.8 square miles between Bountiful, West Bountiful and North Salt Lake. What I notice most is how easy daily life is. A FrontRunner station, I-15 and Legacy Parkway are all inside city limits, and Woods Cross High and two elementary schools are close by. The whole city sits on the flat valley floor, so walks, bike rides and stroller loops to Hogan Park or Mills Park stay easy.
What schools serve Woods Cross?
Woods Cross is in Davis School District. Odyssey Elementary (2050 South 1955 West) and Woods Cross Elementary serve neighborhoods inside the city. Woods Cross High School, home of the Wildcats, is at 600 West 2200 South and draws from South Davis, Millcreek and Mueller Park junior highs. School boundaries follow the address, not the city line, so I always check a specific home with Davis School District before you write an offer.
How long is the commute to Salt Lake City? Is there FrontRunner?
Yes. The Woods Cross FrontRunner station at 750 South 800 West has served commuters since 2008. On UTA's fall 2026 schedule, a weekday train reaches Salt Lake Central in about 17 minutes, with trains roughly every 30 minutes at peak and no Sunday service. If you drive, I-15 runs through town, and Legacy Parkway gives you a second route with an interchange at 500 South. Two freeways and a train in one small city is why my downtown commuters put Woods Cross on their list.
What kind of homes are in Woods Cross?
On the east side you'll find mid-century ramblers and traditional single-family homes on established streets. Closer to the freeway and the station, newer townhomes and small-lot homes give first-time buyers and downsizers a lower-maintenance option. For sellers, the flat ground helps. There is no bench and no view premium, so similar homes are easier to compare and pricing is clearer. The choice usually comes down to an older home with a bigger yard versus a newer build with less upkeep.
Is Woods Cross more affordable than Bountiful?
For many buyers, yes. Woods Cross is the most affordable city in my South Davis service area, and it sits right next to Bountiful, so you keep the same access to shopping, I-15 and Salt Lake City. The difference comes from the land. Bountiful climbs the east bench, where views add to the price, while Woods Cross sits entirely on the valley floor. Before you decide, I'll pull recent sales in both cities for the size and age of home you want.
What parks, trails and events does Woods Cross have?
Hogan Park at 750 West 1500 South hosts the city's biggest tradition, the Memorial Day celebration. It includes a 7 a.m. 5K, a flag ceremony with Woods Cross Police and South Davis Metro Fire, a pancake breakfast and a car show. Mills Park hosts the Easter Eggstravaganza and summer recreation classes. On the west side, the Legacy Parkway Trail runs the full length of the parkway, beside about 2,225 acres of protected land, for flat walking and biking with open views.
What should I know about the refinery and industrial area?
It's a fair question, and I'd rather you hear it from me. HF Sinclair's Woods Cross Refinery operates at 1070 West 500 South and can process 45,000 barrels of crude oil a day. Some buyers don't mind living near it, and others want more distance. Before you write an offer, I suggest driving the area at different times of day and noticing where the home sits relative to the refinery and the rail line. I'll help you weigh it clearly, so the decision is yours.
How much are property taxes in Woods Cross?
Utah taxes a primary residence on 55% of its market value, because state law gives a 45% residential exemption. Only one primary residence per household qualifies, so a second home or vacation property doesn't. Your actual bill depends on the value the Davis County Assessor sets and the combined rates of the city, school district and other taxing districts. I help my clients look up a home's tax history before they write an offer, so the monthly payment holds no surprises.
