Honoring Our Roots: Daybreak, Copperton, and a Shared 100-Year Story

Honoring Our Roots: Daybreak, Copperton, and a Shared 100-Year Story

As Daybreak steps into a new year, it is also stepping into a meaningful moment of local history. In 2026, the neighboring town of Copperton celebrates its 100th birthday, and that milestone offers a perfect opportunity to reflect on the deep connections that tie our communities together.

Many residents may be surprised to learn just how closely Daybreak and Copperton are linked. Long before Daybreak became the thoughtfully planned community it is today, the land beneath it was owned by the Kennecott Mining Company. Kennecott originally founded Copperton in the 1920s as a town built to house miners and their families working in Bingham Canyon. A century later, that same company…

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Ginormous Pumpkin Regatta Returns to Daybreak

Ginormous Pumpkin Regatta Returns to Daybreak 

Every October, Utah traditions bloom with hayrides, corn mazes, and pumpkin patches, but nothing compares to the sight of neighbors paddling across Oquirrh Lake inside massive pumpkins. On Saturday, October 18th, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Ginormous Pumpkin Regatta returns to Daybreak’s North Shore for its 14th year. The event has become a fall staple, drawing thousands to watch the spectacle of giant gourds turned into boats, along with races that blend creativity, comedy, and a healthy dose of chaos.

HOW THE REGATTA CAME TO DAYBREAK

According to longtime organizer and participant Dan, the first regattas were held at Sugarhouse Park. “It just wasn’t the right fi t there,” he recalled.…

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South Jordan Makes Top 10 Fastest-Growing Cities in the U.S.

Newly released data from the 2020 Census Bureau shows some significant growth across the state of Utah and more specifically, the city of South Jordan.  Comparatively speaking, South Jordan still remains the least populated city in Utah with 77,487 residents, but since the last census in 2010, SOJO has gained 27,069 people, a 54% increase.  Here's how a few other Utah cities fared: Salt Lake City, which remains the most populated city, grew by 13,283; West Jordan surpassed Provo to claim the 3rd most populated city with 116,961 residents (1% growth); St. George knocked Ogden out of the 7th position by gaining 22,445 residents for a total population of 95,341.  The Bureau also named St. George metro as the 3rd fastest growing in the U.S.  According to the…

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A Safer Daybreak Community

Say hello to South Jordan's Station 64!  Located in Daybreak at 5443 W Lake Ave, this new facility will house the fire department, police station, and will also include offices for city administration, utility billing, and space for meetings for the community.  The official ribbon cutting is scheduled for July 20th so come support our public service workers and staff!  They provide a great service to our city and Daybreak community!

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New Park Coming to Heights Park!

Heights Park Village is getting a new park in 2021! Located near Kestrel Rise Rd and Split Rock Dr, Basin Park will be another unique open space for Daybreak Residents and their guests to enjoy. It will be one of the last parks to complete this village. This park will feature more walking trails, native vegetation,  a couple of large grassy areas for play, and an artistic flare with a deconstructed tipi, picnic area, and lighting for ambiance at night. Can't wait to see it finished!

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The latest 411 on the 84009

According to USA Today, South Jordan is among the top 50 cities in America to live in.  A contributing factor in South Jordan achieving this status is the rapid growth of Daybreak, attracting 400+ new residents a year.   Once completed, Daybreak will nearly double the size of South Jordan, which currently has just over 69,000 residents.   Other factors include the 4.1% poverty rate and 3.0% unemployment rate.  What does this mean for those looking to buy or sell in the 84009? According to the Salt Lake Board of Realtors' third quarter statistics, South Jordan ranked number 9 out of 10 for most expensive zip codes along the Wasatch Front.  The average price for a home in South Jordan is $441,592, a hike of 8% compared to last year's third quarter stats. …

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Celebrating Daybreak Top Sales Awards for New Homes in 2016

goBE Realty has won Daybreak's team award for most new home sales in 2016

Pictured above Left to Right: Durven Wilson, Tammy Casper, Dave Aughey, "Utah Dave" Robison, Kent Sorensen, Shalee John, Dave Marrott, Jeanette Parker

goBE Realty also claimed this award for the previous year in 2015. goBE Realty agents specialize in Daybreak. All of our agents are full time Realtors. We sell 400% more homes than the average real estate agent. With our team approach we can show a home within 15 minutes and someone is always available to answer your calls. 

Not only that but "Utah Dave" Robison won the award for sales agent with the most new home sales in Daybreak for 2016.

"Utah Dave" also claimed this award in 2015 for most new home sales in…

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Daybreak's Newest Village - Highland Park Coming 2017!!

Its coming soon! Highland Park is going to be the first village that crosses West over the Mountain View Corridor.

This is pretty exciting as people that live here will have awesome access to the Corridor/Trax/Shopping! This village is also slated to have its very own Community Pool and Cafe. As always in developments, things that aren't built can change so we live by the motto.....nothing is set in stone until it's built.

The builders slated for this community will be Sego, Destination, David Weekley, Holmes Homes, and Fieldstone Homes. The new model home village should have about 15 homes that the public can tour and check out. Sego and Destination will be building townhomes while the biggest lots up to .17 acre will be Fieldstone homes or…

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Same House…. Different Story

This home was built by the same builder and is the same floor plan in Daybreak. Both of these homes were listed in the summer with top real estate agents. However, the result is very different…

HOUSE A

Sold for $83,000 less Than House B!!! 4 months on Market. Had an extra Fireplace in Master and 2nd Kitchen in Basement. Same style of flooring and paint as House B.

 HOUSE B

goBE SOLD by Utah Dave! Sold for $83,000 More than the other listing! Sold in the First Weekend on market. 

When choosing a good Realtor to work with make sure you choose one that has experience and PROOF of RESULTS! Call 801-966-4000 to see more proof.

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DAYBREAK TOP SALES AGENTS!

Daybreak is one of our favorite places to sell homes! In fact many of our Realtors not only specialize in the area but they also live in Daybreak. The Daybreak community was ranked as one of the bestselling master planned communities in the United States for 2015 by real estate advisory firm RCLCO (Robert Charles Lesser & Co., LLC) and John Burns Real Estate Consulting.

In 2015, 415 homes were sold in Daybreak, which resulted in a 23 percent increase over 2014. Dave Robison and Julie Holmes were the Top New Realtor Home Sales in Daybreak for 2015. Since the beginning of January 2016, an amazing 67 homes have been sold. We are off to a robust start this year!

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