Find out what your Riverton home could sell for.

Areas around Riverton

• The historic center: The corner of 12600 South and Redwood Road was Riverton's early business district. Riverton City Park and the Old Dome Meeting Hall, opened in 2015 and modeled on the historic Old Dome Church, are nearby on 12600 South.
• Toward the Jordan River: Riverton's first settlers lived along the river bottoms on the east side of today's city.
• The west side: Neighborhoods closer to the Mountain View Corridor, with quick access north and south.

Schools

Riverton is served by Jordan School District, which also serves Bluffdale, Herriman, South Jordan, West Jordan, and Copperton. Mike confirms the current school boundaries for your address before listing.

Getting around

• Bangerter Highway: runs through Riverton. UDOT finished a new free-flowing interchange at 13400 South in 2025.
• Mountain View Corridor: runs along Riverton's west side and on into Herriman.
• Redwood Road and 12600 South: the city's historic main roads.

What Riverton buyers look for

• Room for a household. Riverton averages 3.30 people per household, according to the Census.
• Quick access to Bangerter Highway and the Mountain View Corridor.
• Parks and community spaces like Riverton City Park.
• Which Jordan School District schools serve the address.

Prep tips for Riverton homes

• Homes from the 1960s–1980s subdivisions: fresh paint, updated light fixtures, and a recent furnace and AC service go a long way. Have the service records ready.
• Big yards, garages, or RV parking: if you have them, show them. Clear out the garage and photograph side yards and parking pads.
• Family-friendly spaces: stage bedrooms and a flexible bonus or play room so buyers can picture how the space works.
• Near Bangerter or Mountain View Corridor: note the drive to the nearest on-ramp in the listing.

Annual events in Riverton

• Riverton Town Days (Late June–July 4): Riverton's long-running Independence Day celebration, with a rodeo, parade, carnival, chuckwagon breakfast, and fireworks at Riverton City Park.
• Riverton Rodeo (Late June): The PRCA-style rodeo that kicks off Town Days each year.
• Town Days Parade (July 3): The community parade held during Riverton Town Days.
• Friday Fun Nights / Movies in the Park (Summer): Free Friday evening family events at Riverton City Park, including outdoor movies.

5 fun facts about Riverton

• Riverton was once called Gardnersville and took the name Riverton in 1879.
• The Old Dome Meeting Hall, opened in 2015 at Riverton City Park, was modeled on the historic Old Dome Church, and a dome appears in the city logo.
• Riverton's population grew from 2,820 in 1970 to about 10,000 by the mid-1980s as subdivisions expanded.
• About 85% of Riverton homes are owner-occupied (ACS 2020–2024), one of the higher rates along the Wasatch Front.
• Households in Riverton average 3.30 people, according to Census ACS 2020–2024 estimates.