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Single Story Homes for Sale in Sandy, Utah
Single-story homes in Sandy hit a sweet spot for buyers who want Wasatch Front access without stairs. The city sits at the base of Little and Big Cottonwood Canyons, roughly 20 minutes south of downtown Salt Lake and 25 minutes from SLC International, with Alta and Snowbird about a half-hour up the canyon. Ramblers built in the 1970s and 80s dominate older neighborhoods like Historic Sandy, Crescent, and the streets around Alta View Hospital — typically 3-bed/2-bath layouts on quarter-acre lots with mature trees and finished basements that effectively double the square footage. Newer single-level builds show up in pockets of White City, Granite, and the eastern benches near Bell Canyon, where lots get smaller but views of Lone Peak and the Wasatch open up.
Demand for one-level living in Sandy comes from two main groups: retirees downsizing from larger east-bench homes who want to stay near family and Intermountain Medical Center, and younger families who simply prefer the floor plan. That competition keeps ramblers priced at a modest premium over comparable two-story homes, and well-kept ones in the Canyons School District tend to move quickly. Winter matters here too — single-story roofs and driveways are easier to manage when inversions and lake-effect snow roll in. Expect most true single-level listings to fall between the mid-$600s and low $900s, with custom builds on larger lots above that. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in Sandy.
May 2026 · Sandy market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Sandy right now.
Median sale
$716,500
92 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
12 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
267
active + pending
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Common questions
About single story homes in Sandy.
Are most single-story homes in Sandy ramblers with basements? ▾
Yes. The large majority of one-level homes in Sandy were built between 1970 and 1995 as ramblers with full basements, often finished with 1-2 additional bedrooms and a family room. True slab-on-grade single-stories are rarer and tend to be newer builds in 55+ communities or custom homes on the east bench.
What price range should I expect for a single-level home in Sandy? ▾
Most main-floor-living homes in Sandy currently list between the mid-$600,000s and low $900,000s. Smaller ramblers in White City and Crescent anchor the lower end, while updated homes near Bell Canyon, Granite, or with Wasatch views regularly cross $1M.
Which Sandy neighborhoods have the most single-story inventory? ▾
Historic Sandy, Crescent, White City, and the older streets west of State Street have the deepest rambler inventory. For newer single-level construction, look toward Pepperwood-adjacent areas, parts of Granite, and the foothills east of 1300 East.
Are there any 55+ or active adult communities with single-story homes in Sandy? ▾
Sandy itself has limited dedicated 55+ developments, but nearby Draper and Midvale have several. Within Sandy, many retirees end up in standard rambler neighborhoods or in patio-home pockets where HOAs handle yard work and snow removal.
Do single-story homes hold value well in Sandy? ▾
They do. Demand from downsizers and aging-in-place buyers consistently outpaces supply, and ramblers in the Canyons School District boundary tend to appreciate at or above the Salt Lake County average. Homes with main-floor primary suites are especially resilient in slower markets.
How is snow and roof load handled on Sandy ramblers? ▾
Sandy averages around 50 inches of snow per year, less than the benches above it. Most older ramblers have moderate-pitch roofs designed for this load, and single-story driveways are noticeably easier to clear than multi-level homes on sloped lots — one reason older buyers gravitate toward them.