Hillsdale Subdivision

: From Hill Family Farmland to a Mid-Century Ranch-Style Neighborhood

Hillsdale: From Hill Family Farmland to a Thriving Ranch-Style Community

Hillsdale stands as the largest and one of the most historically significant subdivisions in the West Valley City area. Located between 3100 South and 3500 South, stretching from 2700 West to 3200 West, this neighborhood transformed what was once fertile farmland owned by the Hill family into a bustling residential community.

The subdivision was officially created in 1953 when the Hill family’s expansive land was divided into 475 lots. Over the next five years, the area rapidly developed, with 436 houses constructed by 1958. The majority of these homes — 386 of them — were built during the mid-1950s boom years of 1954 and 1955.

Reflecting the popular architectural style of the era, all the houses in Hillsdale are brick Ranch-style homes characterized by their distinctive very low-pitched roofs. This uniform style created a cohesive neighborhood look that remains a defining feature of Hillsdale to this day.

Hillsdale’s name pays tribute to the Hill family, whose ownership of the land shaped the early agricultural history of this part of West Valley. As farmland gave way to development in the post-World War II housing boom, Hillsdale emerged as a key example of the suburban growth that transformed Utah’s landscape in the 1950s.

Today, Hillsdale not only honors its rural roots through its name but continues to thrive as a vibrant community rich in mid-century history and architectural charm.