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Single Story Homes for Sale in La Sal, Utah
La Sal sits in a quiet stretch of San Juan County, tucked between the southeast flank of the La Sal Mountains and the red rock country running toward Moab. Most of the housing stock here is single level by default — ranch homes, cabins, and modest custom builds spread across acreage rather than packed into subdivisions. At roughly 7,000 feet of elevation, single-story construction makes practical sense: easier to heat through cold winters, simpler rooflines for snow load, and a layout that fits the working-ranch character of the area. Buyers shopping La Sal are usually after space, dark skies, and proximity to the Manti-La Sal National Forest, not walkable amenities.
Expect rural realities along with the quiet. Wells, septic systems, and propane are the norm; high-speed internet is hit-or-miss depending on the parcel; and the nearest full-service grocery is in Moab, about 35 miles north on US-191 and the La Sal Loop. Winters bring real snow, and the Loop Road can drift in hard, so a single-level floor plan with an attached garage or a covered entry is genuinely useful here. Buyers tend to be retirees wanting one-level living on land, second-home owners chasing cooler summers than Moab offers, or ranchers needing a primary residence near pasture. Browse the active single story listings below to see what's currently on the market in La Sal and the surrounding county.
May 2026 · La Sal market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in La Sal right now.
Median sale
$158,000
1 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
201 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
102.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
5
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About single story homes in La Sal.
Why are single story homes so common in La Sal? ▾
La Sal is rural ranch country at roughly 7,000 feet on the east side of the La Sal Mountains, and most properties here were built as working homesteads, cabins, or retirement places on acreage. Builders favored ranch-style layouts because they're cheaper to frame on uneven ground, easier to heat at altitude, and fit the agricultural character of the area. Two-story builds are the exception, not the rule.
What should I check on a single-level home at this elevation? ▾
Roof load rating matters — La Sal gets real winter snow off the mountains, so a ranch roof needs adequate pitch and snow load capacity. Also verify the well, septic, and propane setup, since most homes out here are off municipal utilities. Crawlspace insulation and frozen-pipe protection are worth a close look during inspection.
How much land typically comes with a single-story home in La Sal? ▾
Most listings sit on anywhere from 2 to 40+ acres. It's uncommon to find a small-lot ranch home here — the area is zoned and platted for rural use, so even modest houses usually come with room for horses, a shop, or hay storage.
How far is La Sal from Moab and the nearest hospital? ▾
La Sal is about 35 miles southeast of Moab via US-191 and La Sal Loop Road, roughly a 45-minute drive. Moab Regional Hospital is the closest medical facility. Monticello is about 30 miles south and has groceries, fuel, and county services.
Are single-level homes here a good fit for aging in place? ▾
Yes, for the layout itself — no stairs, wider rural lots, and quiet surroundings work well. The trade-off is distance from medical care and winter road conditions on the Loop, so buyers planning to retire here often keep a reliable 4WD vehicle and plan grocery runs around weather.
What price range should I expect? ▾
Single story homes in La Sal generally run from the upper $200Ks for older cabins or manufactured homes on a few acres up past $700K for newer custom builds with larger acreage and outbuildings. Land quality, water rights, and view corridors toward the La Sals drive most of the price variation.