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Single Story Homes for Sale in Rockville, Utah
Rockville sits just west of Springdale along Highway 9, about six miles from the Zion National Park entrance, and the housing stock reflects the town's quiet, rural-residential character. One-level living is the default here rather than a special request — the town's older adobe homes, mid-century ranches, and newer custom builds on acreage almost all keep everything on a single floor. Lots are large by Utah standards, the population hovers around 250, and the red sandstone cliffs of Smithsonian Butte and the Eagle Crags frame nearly every property. Buyers drawn to Rockville are usually retirees, second-home owners, and remote workers who want Zion-area access without Springdale's traffic and tourist density.
A single-story home in Rockville makes practical sense for the climate and lifestyle. Summer highs push past 100°F from June through August, so slab-on-grade construction with good insulation tends to stay cooler than multi-story builds. The flat layouts also pair well with the indoor-outdoor living that defines this area: covered patios, xeriscape yards, casita guest quarters, and detached shops are common. St. George is roughly 35 minutes southwest for shopping and the regional airport, while Hurricane sits 15 minutes away for groceries and gas. Inventory in Rockville is thin in any given month — often fewer than a dozen active listings town-wide — so one-level options move quickly when priced reasonably. Browse the current active listings below to see what's on the market right now.
January 2026 · Rockville market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Rockville right now.
Median sale
$2,500,000
2 closed in January 2026
Median DOM
139 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
89.6%
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 Rockville.
Are most homes in Rockville already single story? ▾
Yes. Rockville's building character leans heavily toward one-level ranch homes, adobe-style casitas, and modest farmhouses on larger lots. Two-story builds exist but are the exception, partly because of view-corridor preferences toward the Zion cliffs and the town's rural-residential zoning.
What lot sizes come with single story homes in Rockville? ▾
Lots typically run from half an acre up to several acres, with some agricultural parcels larger than that. Rockville's zoning protects the rural feel, so you'll see horse setups, fruit trees, and irrigation rights attached to many one-level properties along Bridge Road and the Smithsonian Butte area.
How does the price compare to single story homes in nearby Springdale? ▾
Rockville generally runs less per square foot than Springdale because it sits further from the Zion entrance and has no commercial strip. Expect single-level homes here to start in the high $600s and climb past $1.5M for larger acreage parcels with red-rock views.
Is short-term rental allowed for one-level homes in Rockville? ▾
Rockville restricts nightly rentals more tightly than Springdale. Most residential zones do not permit STRs, so buyers wanting Airbnb income should verify the specific parcel's zoning and any legal nonconforming use before writing an offer.
Do single story homes in Rockville have basements? ▾
Basements are uncommon here. The soil, the high water table near the Virgin River, and the slab-on-grade building tradition mean most one-level homes are truly single-level with no lower floor. A few hillside builds have walkout lower levels, but they're rare.
What should I know about wells and water on these properties? ▾
Some Rockville homes are on town water, others rely on shared or private wells plus irrigation shares from the Hurricane Canal or Rockville Irrigation Company. Water rights transfer separately from the deed in many cases, so review the title commitment carefully.