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Single Story Homes for Sale in Apple Valley, Utah
Apple Valley sits on the high desert plateau east of Hurricane, roughly 30 minutes from St. George and right at the doorstep of Zion National Park. Elevation here runs around 5,000 feet, which means cooler summer nights than down in the St. George basin and the occasional dusting of snow in winter — a real consideration if you're coming from Phoenix or Las Vegas expecting pure Mojave climate. The town is rural by design: large lots, horse property, dark skies, and no stoplights. That land-first character is exactly why single-story floor plans dominate the housing stock. Builders here spread out rather than up, and most ramblers sit on half-acre to five-acre parcels with room for shops, RV bays, and gardens.
Single-level living matches the buyer profile pulling into Apple Valley: retirees relocating from California and the Wasatch Front, families wanting acreage without Park City pricing, and second-home owners using the area as a base for Zion, Sand Hollow, and Quail Creek. No stairs, easier maintenance, and simpler heating and cooling all factor in at this elevation. Most homes are stucco or hardboard over slab, with attached two- or three-car garages and propane or electric heat since natural gas service is limited in parts of town. Browse the active single-story listings below to see what's currently available across Apple Valley's neighborhoods and acreage parcels.
June 2026 · Apple Valley market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Apple Valley right now.
Median sale
$355,000
1 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
132 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
94.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
6
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About single story homes in Apple Valley.
Why are single-story homes so common in Apple Valley? ▾
Apple Valley attracts a lot of retirees and second-home owners coming from St. George and out of state, and that buyer pool drives demand for ramblers. Lot sizes here are also generous — often a half-acre to several acres — so builders haven't needed to stack square footage vertically the way they do in tighter subdivisions.
What price range should I expect for a single-story home in Apple Valley? ▾
Most single-level homes in Apple Valley trade in the mid-$400Ks to high-$600Ks, with larger custom builds on acreage pushing past $800K. Manufactured and modular ramblers on land can come in lower, sometimes in the $300Ks. Pricing varies a lot based on whether the lot is horse property and whether the home is on a well or culinary water.
Are most single-story homes here on septic and well, or city utilities? ▾
Apple Valley is largely on septic systems, and water service comes through the Apple Valley Water Company rather than a municipal utility. Some properties have private wells for irrigation or livestock. Verify water shares and septic age during due diligence — those line items matter more here than in a typical Washington County subdivision.
How does Apple Valley compare to Hurricane or Washington for a rambler buyer? ▾
You'll generally get more land and a quieter setting in Apple Valley, but you trade off proximity to shopping, medical, and the I-15 corridor. It's about 25 minutes to Hurricane and roughly 45 minutes to St. George. Buyers who want a single-story home on an acre without HOA restrictions tend to land here instead of closer-in communities.
Is Apple Valley a good fit for aging-in-place buyers? ▾
The single-level floor plans, wide lots, and lack of stairs work well for buyers planning to age in place. The trade-off is distance from hospitals — Dixie Regional in St. George is the closest major medical center, about 35-40 minutes away. Many buyers weigh that drive against the lower density and lower property taxes.
Do single-story homes in Apple Valley typically have RV parking or shop space? ▾
Yes — detached shops, RV garages, and covered RV pads are common because lots are large and the area has no HOA in most sections. If a shop or RV bay is a must-have, filter the active listings below; you'll see a healthy share of ramblers built with that in mind.