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Single Story Homes for Sale in Central, Utah
Central is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, sitting at roughly 5,200 feet on the Pine Valley side of the county — high enough to escape the worst of St. George's summer heat by 15-20 degrees, but still under an hour from the I-15 corridor. The buyer pool here skews toward retirees, second-home owners from St. George or Las Vegas, and folks who want acreage with mountain air. Single-story homes dominate the existing inventory because most of Central was built out as ranch-style and rambler floor plans on larger lots, often with detached shops, horse property, or RV parking. Two-story builds exist but are the exception, not the rule.
For buyers prioritizing single-level living, Central is one of the more practical pockets in southern Utah. No stairs matters more at 5,200 feet where winter brings real snow (unlike St. George proper), and the lot sizes mean you can spread a home out horizontally without fighting a small footprint. Expect a mix of older manufactured homes on permanent foundations, custom site-builts from the 1990s and 2000s, and the occasional newer build. Price ranges run wide — from the high $300s for modest ramblers up past $1M for custom homes on multi-acre parcels with views toward the Pine Valley Mountains. Browse the active single-story listings below to see what's currently on the market in Central and the surrounding Pine Valley area.
May 2026 · Central market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Central right now.
Median sale
$325,000
1 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
4 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
13
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About single story homes in Central.
Are most homes in Central single-story to begin with? ▾
Yes. The vast majority of homes built in Central are ramblers, ranch-style, or single-level customs. Two-story homes exist but make up a small fraction of inventory, partly because lot sizes are generous enough that builders haven't needed to go vertical.
What's the typical price range for a single-story home in Central? ▾
Pricing varies widely based on lot size and construction type. Modest single-wides and older ramblers on smaller parcels can start in the high $300s, while custom single-story homes on 2-5 acre lots with views and outbuildings often run $700K to over $1M.
How is the climate different from St. George for single-level living? ▾
Central sits around 5,200 feet, so summers are noticeably cooler — often 15-20 degrees below St. George — and winters bring real snow and freezing temps. Single-story layouts are practical here specifically because navigating stairs in icy conditions isn't ideal for the area's older buyer demographic.
Do single-story homes in Central usually come with acreage? ▾
Most do. Lot sizes commonly range from half an acre up to 5+ acres, and many properties include detached shops, barns, or horse setups. If you want a single-level home on a small in-town lot, inventory is thinner here than in nearby Veyo or Dammeron Valley.
How far is Central from St. George and the nearest hospital? ▾
Central is about 35-40 minutes northwest of St. George via Highway 18. St. George Regional Hospital is the closest full-service hospital, which is worth factoring in for buyers prioritizing single-level living for accessibility reasons.
Is well and septic standard out here? ▾
Most properties in Central run on private well and septic rather than municipal utilities. When shopping single-story homes, ask for recent well flow tests and septic inspection records — these are normal due diligence items in this part of Washington County.