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Single Story Homes for Sale in Altonah, Utah
Altonah sits in the Uinta Basin in Duchesne County, a high-desert farming community at roughly 6,000 feet of elevation between Roosevelt and Mountain Home. The housing pattern here is rural and spread out — most parcels are an acre or more, neighbors are measured in fields rather than feet, and single-level living is simply how people build out here. Ranch-style homes, manufactured homes on permanent foundations, and older farmhouses dominate, often paired with shops, barns, horse property, and irrigation shares tied to the Moon Lake water system. Winters are cold and dry, summers are hot and short, and the lack of HOAs means what you put on your land is largely up to you.
Buyers searching for single story homes in Altonah are usually after one of a few things: aging-in-place ease, a shop-and-acreage setup without stairs, or a quieter rural base within driving distance of Roosevelt's services and the oil and gas jobs in the basin. Salt Lake City is roughly a three-hour drive west over Daniels Summit, so this is genuinely rural living — not a commuter suburb. Expect well and septic on most properties, propane heat in many, and a real conversation about water rights on any parcel with pasture or hay ground. Browse the active single-level listings below to see what's currently on the market in and around Altonah.
May 2026 · Altonah market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Altonah right now.
Median sale
$275,000
1 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
154 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
2
active + pending
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Common questions
About single story homes in Altonah.
Are single story homes the norm in Altonah? ▾
Yes. Most of the housing stock in Altonah is single-level ranch homes, manufactured homes on land, and modest farmhouses. Two-story builds exist but are the exception, partly because lots are large and there's no reason to build vertically when you have an acre or more to spread out on.
What do single story homes typically cost in Altonah? ▾
Pricing swings widely based on acreage, outbuildings, and water rights. A basic ranch on a small parcel can list in the $300Ks, while a single-level home on several irrigated acres with shops or barns can run $600K–$900K+. The land component often matters more than the square footage.
Do single story homes here usually have basements? ▾
Some do, some don't. Older farmhouses and manufactured homes often sit on a crawl space or slab, while newer custom ranches frequently include a full or partial basement that effectively doubles the finished square footage. Check the listing details — basement status is a major value driver in this market.
Is well and septic standard on these properties? ▾
On most rural Altonah parcels, yes. Single-level homes outside any small culinary water service area rely on a private well and septic system. Buyers should budget for a well inspection, septic inspection, and a water rights review during due diligence.
How long do single story listings stay on the market in Altonah? ▾
Inventory in Altonah is thin — sometimes only a handful of active listings at once — so timing varies. Well-priced ranches on usable acreage tend to move in 30–60 days, while higher-priced properties with unique features can sit longer simply because the buyer pool out here is small.
Are these homes a good fit for buyers with mobility needs? ▾
Single-level living is one of the main reasons buyers search this filter, and Altonah's flat-to-gently-sloped lots help. That said, many rural homes have a step or two at entries and gravel driveways, so if zero-step access matters, filter further or ask your agent to confirm entry details before touring.