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Single Story Homes for Sale in Grantsville, Utah
Grantsville sits at the north end of Tooele Valley, about 35 miles west of Salt Lake City, and it's one of the last spots within commuting range of the Wasatch Front where single-level living on a real lot is still affordable. Ramblers make sense here for a few practical reasons: the valley floor is flat, lots are wider than what you'll see in Daybreak or Lehi, and the buyer pool skews toward retirees, growing families, and Tooele Army Depot employees who'd rather not deal with stairs. Most single story homes in town fall between 1,800 and 3,500 square feet above grade, often with a full basement that can be finished later for additional bedrooms.
Climate matters too — Grantsville gets hot, dry summers (mid-90s in July) and cold winters with real snow, so a single-level layout means no hauling laundry or groceries up a flight of stairs in February. Newer subdivisions south of Main Street and out toward the South Willow area have brought modern ramblers with 3-car garages and RV parking, while older sections near downtown offer mid-century brick homes on quarter-acre-plus parcels with mature trees and irrigation shares. Grantsville schools (Tooele County School District) are walkable from most neighborhoods, and Soldier Hollow and the Stansbury Mountains are 20 minutes away for weekend recreation. Browse the active single story listings below to see current inventory, price ranges, and lot sizes across town.
May 2026 · Grantsville market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Grantsville right now.
Median sale
$629,000
29 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
26 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
127
active + pending
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Common questions
About single story homes in Grantsville.
Why are single story homes popular in Grantsville? ▾
Grantsville draws a mix of retirees, young families, and Tooele Army Depot workers who want one-level living without stairs to navigate. The town also has plenty of flat lots on the valley floor, which makes ramblers cheaper to build than multi-story homes on a hillside. That's why ranch-style floor plans dominate subdivisions like Anderson Ranch and the newer builds off Quirk Street.
What price range should I expect for a rambler in Grantsville? ▾
Most single-level homes in Grantsville run from the upper $400s for a 3-bed starter on a standard lot up to $800K+ for newer 4-5 bedroom ramblers on half-acre or larger parcels with shop space. Homes with finished basements (technically still single story above grade) tend to sit in the $550K-$700K range depending on square footage and lot size.
Do single story homes in Grantsville usually come with big lots? ▾
Yes — Grantsville is one of the few Wasatch Front-adjacent towns where quarter-acre to full-acre lots are still normal, and many ramblers sit on parcels large enough for an RV pad, detached shop, or a few horses if zoning allows. Older homes near Main Street often have even bigger lots, sometimes with mature fruit trees and irrigation shares.
How's the commute from a Grantsville rambler to Salt Lake City? ▾
Plan on 45-55 minutes to downtown Salt Lake via I-80, longer in winter when Stansbury Island weather kicks up. Many buyers picking single-level homes here work at the Tooele Army Depot, US Magnesium, or the inland port projects closer to the lake, which cuts the drive to 15-30 minutes.
Are new-construction ramblers available in Grantsville? ▾
Yes. Builders like Hamlet, Visionary, and Ivory have active single-level floor plans in subdivisions on the south and west sides of town. Lead times typically run 4-8 months, and most new ramblers include 3-car garages and unfinished basements that owners can finish later for extra bedrooms.
What should I check before buying an older single story home in Grantsville? ▾
Have the well and septic inspected if the property isn't on city services — plenty of homes on the outskirts still run on private systems. Also confirm water rights and secondary (irrigation) water shares, since those add real value on larger lots and don't always transfer automatically.