For Sale by Owner · Provo, Utah · The East Bench

Step inside.

A 1975 rambler on the Provo bench — fully remodeled, steps from Rock Canyon, with panoramic views of Utah Lake, BYU, and the temple rising directly across the street.

Price $985,000
Bed · Bath 5 · 2.5
Square Feet 3,872
Contact the owner directly
1133 E North Temple Drive, Provo, Utah 84604 Photograph · The Kitchen

Built in '75.
Loved ever
since.

Some houses are just houses. This one is a place you remember for specific reasons — the way the front yard fills up every Fourth of July with friends and neighbors watching Stadium of Fire from the best free seats in Provo, or the morning quiet of Rock Canyon trailhead just four hundred meters from your front door. It was built in 1975 and owned by a single family for almost fifty years before we moved in. We've spent the last five adding the things it was waiting for.

The location is, frankly, the point — and homes don't come up for sale here. This pocket of the east bench is tightly held; families stay for decades. When something does list, it moves. You sit high enough to see across the valley to Utah Lake. The LDS temple stands directly across the street. BYU's stadium is close enough that on game nights the roar of the crowd carries up the hill. Rock Canyon Park — sledding in winter, outdoor movies in summer, trails the rest of the year — is around the corner. It's the kind of neighborhood where we actually loved our neighbors, and that's harder to find than any upgrade money can buy.

“One of the best spots in Provo to watch Stadium of Fire — we'd have people over every year.”

Inside, nearly every surface has been refreshed — paint, baseboards, flooring, hardware, fixtures. Custom built-ins throughout. A chef's kitchen with a La Canche double oven, a built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a Bosch dishwasher. Off the kitchen, a dedicated pantry with its own beverage fridge. Lighting from Anthropologie and other considered sources. Roses we planted ourselves — dozens of high-end varietals in landscaping that was completely redone when we took ownership. The roof is a thirty-year roof replaced just before we bought. Nearly every window is high-efficiency double-pane, replaced during our ownership.

We're selling because we relocated to Florida for work. A few projects we planned are still unfinished, and we've listed every one of them openly below — nothing hidden, nothing glossed over. If you're the kind of buyer who'd rather see the real picture than a staged one, keep reading.

03 — The Floor Plan

Two floors.
No wasted space.

Main Level

The living floor

Everything you need on a single level — primary suite, main living, kitchen, and a dedicated office.

  • Entryfront of home
  • Family Room / Diningopen concept
  • Kitchenchef's appliances
  • Pantrywith beverage fridge
  • Informal Diningoff kitchen
  • Office / Studybuilt-ins
  • Primary Bedroomwalk-in closet
  • Primary Bathen-suite
  • Half Bathfor guests
Lower Level

Barely feels like a basement

Dug-out with oversized windows and natural light throughout. Four more bedrooms, a large rec room, and the kind of storage that a house this old still delivers.

  • Four Bedroomswith natural light
  • Full Bathfully remodeled
  • Large Rec Roombuilt-ins + fireplace
  • LaundryLG front-load
  • Mechanical Roomupdated HVAC
  • Storagelarge, dedicated
  • Detached Garage2-car

The particulars.

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2.5
Interior3,872sq ft
Lot0.27acres
Year Built1975
Garage2detached
HOANone
StyleRambler
ViewLake · Mtn
Flood ZoneXlow risk
05 — Included
most of it,
actually.

We're relocating across the country, which means most of the furniture you see in the photos is staying. High-end pieces throughout — ask us about anything specific and we'll confirm what conveys.

06 — The Location

At the foot of
the canyon.

The property sits where the city of Provo meets the mountains — walking distance to the trailhead, a stone's throw from the temple, and minutes to BYU.

Rock Canyon → E NORTH TEMPLE DR · E 2320 N Utah Lake → ~5 mi west Rock Canyon Park ~0.25 mi · 5 min walk Rock Canyon Trailhead short walk · east Provo Temple across the street 1133 E North Temple LaVell Edwards Stadium 10 min walk BYU Campus ~1.1 mi southwest N S W E
Provo Templeacross the street
Rock Canyon Park~0.25 mi · 5 min walk
Rock Canyon Trailheadshort walk east
LaVell Edwards Stadium10 min walk
BYU Campus~1.1 mi southwest
Utah Lake~5 mi west
07 — The Bench

More than
an address.

Provo's east bench is where the city meets the canyon. You live among mature trees, established neighborhoods, and some of the best mountain access in Utah County.

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Rock Canyon

Trailhead is a four-hundred-meter walk. Serious hiking, climbing, and trail running out your door. The park itself hosts sledding in winter and free outdoor movies in summer.

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The Temple

The Provo Utah Temple sits directly across the street. For many buyers, that proximity is everything. The grounds are lit beautifully at night.

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BYU

A short drive to campus, LaVell Edwards Stadium, and the Marriott Center. On game days and Fourth of July, the front yard is the best seat in Provo for Stadium of Fire.

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Utah Lake · Valley

The elevated bench position delivers views across the valley to Utah Lake — the kind of sightline that typically commands a steep premium.

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Commute

Quick access to University Parkway, I-15, and downtown Provo. Salt Lake City is under an hour north; Sundance and the Cottonwood canyons are closer still.

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The Neighbors

Honestly, the best part. Established families, long tenure, the kind of block where people actually know each other. We loved our neighbors and the new owners will too.

What's unfinished.

There are a handful of projects we planned but didn't complete before relocating. We're listing all of them openly — the price reflects the work remaining, and we're happy to discuss with serious buyers.

Primary bathroom — not yet remodeled

The original bath is functional but was next on our list. All the materials to convert it to a five-piece with double vanity are already in the garage: tile, bathtub, toilet, high-end hardware. We can share full details on exactly what's there.

Laundry + storage wall

We'd planned to knock down the wall between the laundry room and storage room to create one larger utility space. The work hasn't been done, but the plan is straightforward.

Pantry ice maker — not functional

An ice maker in the pantry stopped working. Happy to replace and install a new unit for a serious buyer.

Door repair in twin bedroom

The door in the basement bedroom with two twin beds has a small hole in the back that needs filling and a fresh coat of white paint. A quick afternoon project.

Landscaping cleanup

The yard — particularly the roses — could use a cleanup before next bloom. The bones are excellent; it just needs hands in the soil.

Front picture windows

The large front-facing picture windows are original. All other windows have been replaced with high-efficiency double-pane units.

A recent professional appraisal is available for qualified buyers on request. A Utah Seller's Property Condition Disclosure will be provided as part of any offer discussion.

09 — Frequently Asked

Answers
upfront.

Why are you selling?
We relocated to Florida for work. That's the whole story — no issue with the house or neighborhood. We loved living here.
Are you working with a buyer's agent?
We're selling directly to buyers only. No buyer's agent commission is offered. To keep the process simple for you, we'll cover the title and paperwork costs on our end — a reputable Utah title company handles closing, escrow, and deed preparation, and the process is straightforward without an agent involved.
What's included with the home?
All major appliances: La Canche range/oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, LG front-load washer and dryer. Most furniture visible in the photos stays — ask us about any specific piece. All materials for the primary bath remodel are included. All window treatments and lighting fixtures convey.
When is it available?
Available for immediate occupancy. A quick close is feasible for a serious buyer.
Are there any known issues beyond what's disclosed?
A recent professional inspection noted minor interior drywall cracking consistent with typical settlement for a home of this age — nothing structural, and the property was assessed as structurally sound. We've disclosed every unfinished project on this site. A full Utah Seller's Property Condition Disclosure will be provided with any offer, and we're happy to share the full inspection report on request. You're also welcome to commission your own inspection at any time.
How do I make an offer?
Reach out through the form or by phone. We'll respond quickly with a recommended title company and next steps. Serious offers with proof of funds or pre-approval get priority.
Can I schedule a private showing?
Absolutely. Since we're in Florida, showings are coordinated in advance — we'll arrange local access. Reach out via phone, text, or email to coordinate.

Come see it in person.

Photos tell a story, but the light on Rock Canyon at golden hour tells a better one. Reach out directly — I'd love to show you around.

Brandon Bussey
Owner