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Single Story Homes for Sale in Beaver, Utah
Beaver is a small ranching and highway town off I-15 about halfway between Cedar City and Nephi, sitting at roughly 5,900 feet against the western slope of the Tushar Mountains. The housing stock here leans practical: brick ramblers from the 1960s and 70s near the historic downtown, newer stick-built ranchers on larger lots toward the edges of town, and a steady trickle of custom single-level builds on acreage out toward Manderfield and Greenville. Because land is comparatively cheap and lot sizes are generous, builders rarely go vertical — single story floor plans are the regional norm rather than a niche request.
For buyers, that means single-level living in Beaver usually comes with things harder to find on the Wasatch Front: a real yard, room for a shop or RV pad, and often irrigation shares attached to the parcel. The trade-off is a smaller market — Beaver County's population is under 8,000 — so active inventory at any given time is limited, and well-priced ramblers tend to move quickly to retirees, remote workers, and families relocating from St. George or Utah County looking for cooler summers and lower price points. Winters are genuine, with snow and sub-freezing nights, which makes no-stairs layouts especially appealing for older buyers. Browse the active single story listings below to see what's currently available in and around Beaver.
May 2026 · Beaver market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Beaver right now.
Median sale
$432,000
1 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
21 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
96.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
31
active + pending
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Common questions
About single story homes in Beaver.
Why are single story homes common in Beaver? ▾
Beaver has plenty of buildable land and a small-town building tradition, so ranchers and ramblers on larger lots are the default rather than the exception. Many homes sit on a quarter-acre or more, which makes single-level footprints practical without sacrificing yard space. You'll see this pattern across older parts of town near Main Street and in newer subdivisions on the edges.
How does Beaver's climate affect single-level living? ▾
Beaver sits around 5,900 feet and gets real winters with snow accumulation and overnight temps well below freezing. Single story homes mean no icy stairs, easier roof and gutter access, and simpler snow management around a single perimeter. Heating bills also tend to be more predictable when you're not pushing warm air up a stairwell.
What price range do single story homes in Beaver typically fall into? ▾
Most single-level homes in Beaver trade in the mid $300s to mid $500s, with older in-town ramblers on the lower end and newer builds with shops or acreage pushing higher. Homes with outbuildings, irrigation shares, or pasture can run well above that. Inventory is thin, so pricing moves with whatever is actually listed.
Are these homes a good fit for retirees and downsizers? ▾
Yes — Beaver attracts retirees from the Wasatch Front and out of state who want a quieter pace, lower property taxes than Washington County, and no stairs to deal with as they age. The hospital (Beaver Valley Hospital) is in town, and I-15 access makes trips to Cedar City or St. George straightforward. Single-level layouts are the most requested floor plan from this buyer group.
Do single story homes here usually come with garages and shop space? ▾
Most do. Two-car attached garages are standard, and a meaningful share of listings include detached shops, RV parking, or covered hay/equipment storage — useful given Beaver's rural character and the number of owners with trailers, ATVs, or livestock. If shop space matters, filter for it specifically because it's often the deciding factor between two otherwise similar ramblers.
How long do single story listings typically stay on the market in Beaver? ▾
It varies a lot with season and price. Well-priced single-level homes under $450K tend to move in a few weeks, while larger acreage properties can sit for several months waiting on the right buyer. Winter listings generally see less foot traffic than spring and early summer.