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Single Story Homes for Sale in Fayette, Utah
Fayette is a small ranching town in southern Sanpete County, about 10 minutes south of Gunnison along the Sevier River. The population sits under 250, and the housing stock reflects that — older farmhouses, mid-century ramblers on big lots, and a slow trickle of newer custom builds, most of them single level. Buyers gravitate toward single story homes here for practical reasons: flat lots make rambler floor plans easy and affordable to build, many residents are retirees or multi-generational ranching families who want main-level living, and the wide-open setting means there's no need to stack square footage vertically the way Wasatch Front builders do.
Climate-wise, Fayette sits at roughly 5,100 feet with cold winters, hot dry summers, and the kind of irrigation-fed agriculture that defines the Sanpete Valley. Single level homes hold up well to the snow load and make snow removal, roof maintenance, and aging in place straightforward. Expect to see attached two-car garages, detached shops, horse property setups, and homes with water shares on the Sevier-Sanpete or Gunnison systems. Commutes run to Gunnison, Salina, Richfield, or Nephi, with Salt Lake roughly two hours north via I-15. Inventory in a town this size is thin, so single story listings move when they're priced right. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in Fayette.
March 2026 · Fayette market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Fayette right now.
Median sale
$230,000
1 closed in March 2026
Median DOM
10 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
92.4%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
1
active + pending
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Common questions
About single story homes in Fayette.
Why are single story homes common in Fayette? ▾
Fayette is a small Sanpete County farming community where most parcels are large and flat, so builders have historically gone wide rather than tall. Ranch-style homes also fit the agricultural character of the area and suit the older demographic that has long made up much of the population. New construction here still leans single level for the same reasons.
What lot sizes should I expect with a rambler in Fayette? ▾
Lot sizes vary widely. In-town parcels off Center Street and Main often run a quarter to a full acre, while properties on the edges of town and out toward the Sevier River frequently include 1 to 5+ acres with outbuildings, water shares, or pasture. If acreage and irrigation matter, filter by lot size in addition to single story.
Do single story homes in Fayette typically have basements? ▾
Many do. A full or daylight basement is common on rambler floor plans here and effectively doubles the usable square footage. If you specifically want main-level living with no stairs at all, check the listing remarks since a finished basement is often included in the total bed/bath count.
What's the price range for single level homes in Fayette right now? ▾
Fayette is one of the more affordable markets in central Utah. Single story homes generally trade in the mid $300s to low $600s depending on age, acreage, and outbuildings, with larger acreage properties pushing higher. Active listing counts are small — often only a handful at any given time — so inventory turns quickly when something good hits the MLS.
How far is Fayette from larger services and an airport? ▾
Gunnison is about 10 minutes north for groceries, fuel, and the hospital. Nephi and I-15 sit roughly 30 minutes northwest, Richfield is about 40 minutes south, and Salt Lake International is right around two hours up I-15. Plan on driving for most errands beyond the basics.
Are HOAs or covenants common on single story properties here? ▾
Most of Fayette is unincorporated rural or small-lot residential with no HOA. A few newer subdivisions carry light CC&Rs covering setbacks, livestock limits, or outbuilding standards, but the majority of single level homes you'll see on the MLS have no association fees attached.