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Single Story Homes for Sale in Sandy, Utah
Sandy's single-story inventory runs from 1970s ramblers near Historic Sandy and the old Alta Canyon area to newer rambler-style construction out toward Crescent Ridge and the benches below Wasatch Boulevard. Many of these homes sit on larger lots than what you'll find in newer Salt Lake County subdivisions, since Sandy built out steadily from the 1960s through the 1990s before land got tight. That older stock often means mature landscaping, block or brick exteriors built for the climate, and basements finished out for extra square footage without adding stairs to daily living space. With TRAX access along the 9000 South and 10000 South corridors and easy freeway pulls to I-15 or I-215, single-level living here doesn't mean giving up commute options into Salt Lake or down to the Point of the Mountain tech corridor.
Demand for one-level homes in Sandy comes from two directions: downsizing empty-nesters who've raised families in the area's two-story homes and don't want stairs anymore, and younger buyers who value the resale flexibility a rambler offers. Canyon Rim and Willow Creek Country Club-adjacent neighborhoods tend to have a mix of both styles, so a genuine single-story can stand out and move fast when priced right. Snow load and winter driving factor in too — a main-floor primary bedroom and laundry matter more once Little Cottonwood and Big Cottonwood Canyon storms start dumping on the valley floor. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
August 2026 · Sandy market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Sandy right now.
Median sale
$690,000
49 closed in August 2026
Median DOM
21 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
292
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.