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Single Story Homes for Sale in Santa Clara, Utah
Single story homes make up a large share of the Santa Clara market, and that's no accident. The town sits in a wide, flat bench along the Santa Clara River about ten minutes west of downtown St. George, and most of the residential growth here happened during the rambler-heavy build cycles of the late 1990s through the 2010s. Neighborhoods like Heritage Fields, Highland Hills, and the streets off Rachel Drive are dominated by one-level floor plans with tile roofs, stucco exteriors, and three-car garages built to handle the local mix of retirees, young families, and weekend warriors hauling toys to Sand Hollow.
The appeal goes beyond aesthetics. Santa Clara averages around 255 sunny days a year with mild winters in the 50s and 60s, which makes single-level living practical for buyers aging in place or anyone who wants indoor-outdoor flow to a covered patio and pool. Lots tend to be larger than what you'd find in comparable St. George subdivisions, and many homes back to open space, the river trail, or red rock views toward Snow Canyon. Prices generally run from the mid $500Ks for an older rambler up past $1M for newer custom builds with casitas and RV garages. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in Santa Clara, and reach out when you want to walk through anything in person.
May 2026 · Santa Clara market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Santa Clara right now.
Median sale
$600,000
5 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
20 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.6%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
65
active + pending
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Common questions
About single story homes in Santa Clara.
Why are single story homes so common in Santa Clara? ▾
Santa Clara grew rapidly during the 1990s and 2000s when ranch-style and rambler floor plans were the dominant build in Washington County. The flat valley floor along the Santa Clara River also makes single-level construction straightforward, so many of the neighborhoods off Pioneer Parkway and Crestview Drive were platted with one-story builds in mind.
Who typically buys single level homes in Santa Clara? ▾
The buyer pool skews heavily toward retirees and snowbirds from Northern Utah, California, and the Pacific Northwest who want to avoid stairs as they age in place. You'll also see younger families who like the open ranch layouts and the short commute to St. George employers like Intermountain Health and Dixie Tech.
What's the price range for a single story home in Santa Clara right now? ▾
Most one-level homes in Santa Clara trade between the mid $500Ks and roughly $850K, depending on lot size, garage count, and proximity to the red rock bluffs. Custom single-story builds in areas like The Heights or near Gunlock Road can push past $1M when they sit on larger lots with casitas or RV garages.
Are these homes generally on slab or do they have basements? ▾
The vast majority are slab-on-grade. Basements are uncommon in Santa Clara because of soil conditions and the regional building tradition, which is part of why single-story square footage tends to be larger than what you'd see for the same price along the Wasatch Front.
Do single story homes here usually have RV parking or extra garage space? ▾
Yes, three-car garages and dedicated RV pads are common, especially in subdivisions built after 2005. Santa Clara buyers tend to own side-by-sides, boats for Sand Hollow, or travel trailers, so builders responded with wider lots and deeper garage bays.
How does Santa Clara compare to Ivins or St. George for one-level living? ▾
Santa Clara sits between the two in price and density. Ivins skews more custom and expensive with larger lots near Snow Canyon, while St. George has more entry-level ramblers but heavier traffic. Santa Clara offers a quieter, small-town feel with quick access to Snow Canyon State Park and the Santa Clara River trail.