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Single Story Homes for Sale in Oakley, Utah
Oakley is a small ranching and recreational community tucked into the upper Weber River Valley, about 15 miles east of Park City and roughly 50 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport. At an elevation near 6,400 feet, the town sits surrounded by the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, with the Weber River running through it and the High Uintas just a ridge away. Single-story homes fit naturally into Oakley's rural character — most of the housing stock here sits on larger lots where a sprawling ranch-style floor plan makes sense both aesthetically and functionally. Residents keep horses, ride snowmobiles out their back gates in winter, and float the Weber in summer, and a single-level layout accommodates all of that gear-heavy, active lifestyle without the complications of stairs. The South Summit School District serves Oakley, and the tight-knit community feel is a real draw for buyers moving out of the Park City or Salt Lake corridors.
From a practical standpoint, single-story homes in Oakley often sit on half-acre to multi-acre parcels, giving buyers the square footage on the ground floor that two-story homes in denser suburbs achieve by going vertical. Prices in Oakley have climbed alongside the broader Summit County market — expect to see most single-story homes ranging from the mid-$600,000s into the low millions depending on acreage, outbuildings, and proximity to the river. Buyers who want the Summit County lifestyle without the Park City price-per-square-foot premium frequently land here, and single-level properties move quickly when they're priced well. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
June 2026 · Oakley market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Oakley right now.
Median sale
$520,000
6 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
96.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
33
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About single story homes in Oakley.
Why are single story homes popular in Oakley specifically? ▾
Snow load and aging-in-place are the two biggest drivers. Oakley averages well over 100 inches of snow per winter, so a single-level roofline is easier to maintain and main-floor living means no stairs in icy conditions. The acreage-friendly zoning also lends itself to sprawling ramblers rather than tall, narrow builds.
Do single story homes in Oakley usually sit on acreage? ▾
Most do. Oakley's lot sizes generally start around half an acre and climb from there, with many single-level homes on 1–5 acre parcels that allow horses, outbuildings, and water shares. True subdivision-style small lots are uncommon outside a few pockets near town center.
What school district serves Oakley? ▾
Oakley is part of the South Summit School District, with South Summit Elementary, Middle, and High School all located in nearby Kamas about 5 minutes south. The district is small, well-rated, and a major draw for families relocating from busier parts of Summit County.
How does pricing for a single-level home in Oakley compare to Park City? ▾
Generally meaningfully less per square foot than comparable single-level homes in Park City proper, though the gap has narrowed. Expect entry-level ranchers from the $700s on modest lots, mid-range custom homes $1.2M–$2M, and high-end acreage estates well above $3M. Land value drives most of the spread.
Is well and septic typical for these properties? ▾
Yes, the majority of single story homes in and around Oakley are on private well and septic rather than municipal utilities. Buyers should budget for well inspections, water rights verification, and septic pumping records as part of due diligence — your agent can pull the water share information from the county.
How long is the commute from Oakley to Park City or Salt Lake? ▾
Park City and Kimball Junction are about 20–25 minutes via Highway 248 or Browns Canyon Road. Downtown Salt Lake runs roughly 50 minutes to an hour depending on traffic through Parley's Canyon, and SLC International is about the same. Winter storms can add time on the canyon stretch.