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Single Story Homes for Sale in Orem, Utah
Single story homes in Orem tend to move quickly because the demand pool is wide: empty nesters downsizing from larger Provo and Lindon houses, young families who want kids and toys on one level, and BYU or UVU staff who plan to stay put for decades. Orem's older neighborhoods around Cherry Hill, Sharon Park, and the streets east of State Street near 800 North have a strong stock of mid-century ramblers on quarter-acre lots, many built in the 1960s and 70s with mature trees, full basements, and original hardwood under the carpet. Newer single-level builds are harder to find inside city limits since most flat land has been developed, so when a ranch-style or patio home hits the MLS in Suncrest or near the Orem Community Hospital, it usually sees activity within days.
Price ranges run wide. Expect entry-level ramblers needing updates in the high $400s to low $500s, updated single-story homes with finished basements in the $550K–$750K band, and newer rambler builds or larger custom one-levels on the east bench pushing $800K and up with Mount Timpanogos views. Property taxes sit around 0.6% of assessed value, and most of Orem falls within the Alpine School District, though boundary changes from the recent district split are worth confirming on any specific address. Browse the active one-level listings below to see what's currently available across Orem's neighborhoods.
May 2026 · Orem market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Orem right now.
Median sale
$544,000
45 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
15 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.1%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
214
active + pending
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Common questions
About single story homes in Orem.
Are true single story homes common in Orem, or do most have basements? ▾
Most ramblers in Orem were built with full or daylight basements because of the sloping benches and the value that finished basement square footage adds. A home is still considered single story when all the main living areas — bedrooms, kitchen, laundry — are on the entry level, even if there's a basement below. Pure slab-on-grade one-levels exist but are less common, mostly in patio-home developments and newer 55+ communities.
Which Orem neighborhoods have the best selection of one-level homes? ▾
The older grid neighborhoods west of 800 East and north of Center Street have the densest concentration of 1960s–80s ramblers. The Sharon Park area, the streets around Orem Cemetery, and pockets near Hillcrest Elementary consistently produce single-story listings. For newer builds, look at the Suncrest area and a few patio-home pockets near the Orem-Lindon border.
What's the typical lot size for a rambler in Orem? ▾
Older Orem ramblers commonly sit on 0.20 to 0.33 acre lots, which is generous compared to newer subdivisions in Saratoga Springs or Lehi. A few east-bench properties run larger with horse-property zoning holdovers, but those are rare. Newer single-level patio homes typically sit on 0.10 to 0.15 acre lots with HOA-maintained yards.
How does pricing compare to two-story homes of similar square footage? ▾
Single story homes in Orem generally carry a 5–10% premium over comparable two-story homes because the foundation and roof footprints are larger per finished square foot. The premium is most noticeable in the under-2,500 sqft range where ranch-style ramblers compete directly with two-story starter homes. Above 3,500 sqft above grade, true one-levels become scarce and command stronger premiums.
Are there 55+ or age-restricted single level communities in Orem? ▾
Orem has limited dedicated 55+ inventory compared to St. George or even neighboring Lindon, but a few small patio-home developments cater to downsizers without formal age restrictions. Buyers wanting an active-adult community often expand the search to Lindon's Liberty Park area or Spanish Fork. Single-level living in Orem more often means buying a standard rambler in an all-ages neighborhood.
What should I check on an older Orem rambler before writing an offer? ▾
Have the inspector pay attention to the original cast iron or galvanized plumbing, the electrical panel (federal Pacific and Zinsco panels still show up), and the furnace age — many homes still run 80% efficiency units from the 90s. Also confirm the roof age, since Orem's hailstorms have prompted a lot of insurance-funded replacements in the last decade, and ask about secondary irrigation water, which is common on the older streets.