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Single Story Homes for Sale in Salt Lake City, Utah
Single-story homes in Salt Lake City tend to fall into two camps: postwar ramblers built between the late 1940s and the 1970s, and a smaller pool of newer custom builds on the benches or in infill lots on the west side. The ramblers dominate neighborhoods like Sugar House, Millcreek-adjacent pockets, Rose Park, Glendale, and the Avenues fringe, typically sitting on .15 to .25 acre lots with detached or tucked-under garages. Prices vary widely by location — a 1,400 sq ft rambler in Rose Park often trades in the mid-$400s, while a renovated mid-century ranch in Sugar House or near Highland Drive can clear $800K or push past $1M with a finished basement and updated kitchen.
Demand for one-level living in SLC is steady year-round because the buyer pool is broad: retirees downsizing from East Bench two-stories, families wanting kid bedrooms on the same floor as the primary, and anyone tired of hauling laundry up and down stairs through a Utah winter. Keep in mind that many SLC ramblers technically have a basement — true slab-on-grade single-story homes are rarer here and trend toward 55+ communities or newer west-side subdivisions. When you're shopping, pay attention to whether the listing means "main-floor living with basement" or genuinely no stairs at all, since that distinction changes both price and resale audience. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · Salt Lake City market
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Median sale
$577,450
270 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
7 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
764
active + pending
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Common questions
About single story homes in Salt Lake City.
Are most single-story homes in Salt Lake City true slab-on-grade, or do they have basements? ▾
The large majority have basements — finished or unfinished. SLC's older rambler stock was almost always built over a full basement to handle the foundation depth needed for frost line and to add cheap square footage. If you want zero stairs anywhere, filter carefully and confirm with the listing agent, because 'single story' on the MLS usually refers to the main living level only.
Which Salt Lake City neighborhoods have the most single-story inventory? ▾
Rose Park, Glendale, Poplar Grove, and parts of Sugar House and Millcreek-adjacent SLC have the highest concentrations of postwar ramblers. The Avenues is mostly two-story Victorians and bungalows, so single-level options there are limited. For newer one-level builds, look at infill projects on the west side and a handful of custom homes up on the East Bench.
What price range should I expect for a one-level home in SLC? ▾
Entry-level ramblers in Rose Park, Glendale, and Poplar Grove generally run from the high $300s to mid-$500s depending on condition and lot. Updated mid-century homes in Sugar House, East Bench, and Millcreek-border neighborhoods commonly land between $650K and $1.1M, with custom rebuilds pushing higher.
Are single-story homes harder to find than two-story homes here? ▾
Yes, especially in newer construction. Builders in SLC's tight lot sizes typically go vertical to maximize square footage, so newer single-level homes are a smaller share of the market. Resale ramblers from the '50s–'70s make up most of the available one-level inventory.
Do single-story homes hold value well in Salt Lake City? ▾
They tend to. The buyer pool is wide — aging-in-place downsizers, families, and investors looking for ADU potential in the basement — which keeps demand steady. Ramblers with mid-century character in walkable neighborhoods like Sugar House have appreciated strongly over the past decade.
Can I add an ADU to a single-story rambler in SLC? ▾
Often yes. Salt Lake City has loosened ADU rules citywide, and rambler basements with separate exterior access are good candidates for basement apartments. Detached ADUs are also allowed on many lots subject to setback and size limits. Verify zoning and any overlay districts with the city before writing an offer if rental income is part of your plan.