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Single Story Homes for Sale in Cornish, Utah
Cornish sits in the far northwest corner of Cache County, a quiet farming community of around 300 people tucked against the Idaho border between Trenton and Lewiston. Most of what gets built out here is rambler-style — single story homes on larger lots, often a half-acre to several acres, with room for a shop, a garden, or a few head of livestock. That layout suits the buyer pool well: retirees who don't want stairs, young families who like the flat floor plans for kids, and folks relocating from busier parts of Cache Valley or the Wasatch Front who want acreage without the price tag of Logan or Smithfield. Winters here are cold and snowy, so a single-level footprint also means less roof snow load drama and easier maintenance year-round.
Pricing in Cornish tends to run below the Cache Valley median because the commute to Logan is roughly 25 minutes and there's no in-town shopping to speak of — buyers trade convenience for space and quiet. Expect to see a mix of older brick ramblers from the 60s and 70s alongside newer manufactured and stick-built single-levels on agricultural parcels. Well and septic are the norm rather than city utilities, and natural gas service is limited in some pockets, so propane heat shows up often. Inventory is thin given the size of the town, so listings move when they're priced right. Browse the active single story listings below to see what's currently available in Cornish and the surrounding north Cache Valley area.
March 2026 · Cornish market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Cornish right now.
Median sale
$310,000
1 closed in March 2026
Median DOM
216 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
103.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
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active + pending
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Common questions
About single story homes in Cornish.
How many single story homes are usually for sale in Cornish at one time? ▾
Cornish is small — often there are only a handful of active listings town-wide, and single story ramblers make up the majority of what does come up. If nothing is showing today, it's worth checking back weekly or setting a saved search, since homes here can sit for a while or sell within days depending on price.
Are most Cornish homes on well and septic? ▾
Yes. Cornish doesn't have a municipal water or sewer system, so nearly every single story home runs on a private well and septic tank. Buyers should budget for a well flow test and septic inspection during due diligence, and ask the seller about water rights if the property includes pasture or irrigated acreage.
What's the price range for a single level home in Cornish? ▾
Most single story homes in Cornish trade in a wide band depending on acreage and condition — smaller older ramblers on a half-acre tend to come in lower, while newer builds on 2-5 acres with outbuildings push higher. Comparable sales in nearby Lewiston and Trenton are the best benchmark since Cornish itself has limited sales volume.
How far is Cornish from Logan for work or shopping? ▾
It's about 22-28 minutes south to Logan depending on which part of Cornish you're in and road conditions. Lewiston has the closest gas station and small grocery, and Smithfield offers a Walmart and more retail roughly 20 minutes away. Most residents make a weekly trip into town rather than commuting daily.
Can I keep horses or livestock at a single story home in Cornish? ▾
In most cases, yes — Cornish is zoned primarily agricultural and many parcels already have barns, corrals, or loafing sheds. Verify zoning and any animal-unit limits with Cache County before closing, especially if the lot is under an acre or sits in a platted subdivision.
Is new construction common for single story homes here? ▾
New construction happens but it's not frequent — you'll see the occasional custom rambler going up on a split-off ag parcel rather than tract subdivisions. If you're open to building, raw land in Cornish is more affordable than in the south end of Cache Valley, but be prepared to coordinate your own well, septic, and power drops.