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Syracuse, Utah

Situated in the northwestern section of Davis County, Syracuse shares a border with West Point, Clearfield, Layton, and The Great Salt Lake. The town was settled in 1878 by Joseph Bodily who built the first official residence. More people came to farm the fertile land and sell salt from the nearby Great Salt Lake. The name "Syracuse" comes from another town in New York State and the town was officially incorporated in 1935. Syracuse is known as the "Gateway to Antelope Island" because of the causeway constructed between the city and the island in 1969. This gateway has become the reason for the city's expansive growth of recent. Now the town offers recreation and shopping to the delight of its residents including a Walmart Supercenter, movie theater, fast food restaurants, the Glen Eagle Golf Course, and many small businesses. Today, approximately 30,000 residents call Syracuse home. As the fastest growing city in Davis County for the past 25 years, the population has grown over 141% since 2000. Despite this rapid growth, Syracuse still clings to its agricultural roots. Most of the city's west end offers rural living with plenty of land and space between neighbors. Other portions are primarily made up of residential and suburban living.  

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Syracuse is known as the "Gateway to Antelope Island" because of the causeway constructed between the city and the island. The town offers recreation and shopping to the delight of its residents including a Walmart Supercenter, movie theater, fast food restaurants, the Glen Eagle Golf Course, and many small businesses. Enjoy convenient access to neighboring cities with a large variety of amenities and attractions as well close proximity to some of the largest employers in the state. There are many parks and opportunities to enjoy community sports and recreation, including Jensen Nature Park which features a walking path around a fishing pond, with scenic mountain views & a bridge.

Schools
Bluff Ridge SchoolPre - 6
Buffalo Point SchoolPre - 6
Cook SchoolPre - 6
Elevations Academy8 - 12
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Real Estate in Syracuse

Syracuse is a great place to live and the fastest growing city in Davis County. It's convenient location coupled with large open spaces, parks, quiet neighborhoods and moderate cost of living make this community a desirable location for both families and professionals alike. Despite this rapid growth, Syracuse still clings to its agricultural roots. Most of the city's west end offers rural living with plenty of land and space between neighbors. Other portions are primarily made up of residential and suburban living.  There are a large variety of homes to choose from in this city, from charming single family homes to large custom homes on expansive acreage. Known as a gateway to antelope island and a city with several beautiful parks, Syracuse also provides convenient access to local amenities as well as to surrounding cities.

1373 Prestwick Dr Syracuse 84075 17