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Single Story Homes for Sale in South Ogden, Utah
South Ogden sits on the benches above the Ogden valley, tucked between I-15 and the foothills of Mt. Ogden, and the terrain here matters when you're shopping for a single-story home. Much of the city was built out in the 1950s through the 1970s, which means a healthy supply of mid-century ramblers on flat, walkable lots in neighborhoods like Burch Creek, Uintah Highlands, and the area around Friendly Park. Newer single-level builds show up further east along the bench, where lots get steeper but the Wasatch views open up across the valley toward Antelope Island. Prices for one-level homes here generally run from the upper $300s for an updated 1960s rambler to the $700s+ for newer custom builds with finished walkout basements (technically still single-story living on the main floor — a setup retirees and accessibility-minded buyers tend to like).
The appeal is practical: no stairs, easier aging-in-place, lower utility bills on smaller footprints, and quick access to McKay-Dee Hospital, Weber State University, and the 30-minute commute to downtown Salt Lake. Winters bring real snow on the bench — single-level layouts mean less roof complexity and easier driveway management. Most one-story listings in South Ogden land in the 1,200–2,200 sq ft range on the main floor, often with a basement that doubles the usable space. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · South Ogden market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in South Ogden right now.
Median sale
$394,450
20 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
20 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
53
active + pending
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Common questions
About single story homes in South Ogden.
Are single-story homes common in South Ogden? ▾
Yes — South Ogden's mid-century building boom produced a large stock of ramblers, and they remain one of the most common layouts in the city. You'll see them concentrated in established neighborhoods like Burch Creek, Uintah Highlands, and the streets surrounding South Ogden Junior High.
Do most single-story homes here have basements? ▾
Most do. A typical South Ogden rambler has roughly equal square footage upstairs and down, with the main level offering full single-story living and the basement adding bedrooms, a family room, or rental potential. True slab-on-grade single-stories exist but are less common on the bench.
What's the price range for a one-level home in South Ogden? ▾
As of recent market activity, updated 1960s-era ramblers tend to start in the upper $300s to low $400s, while newer or larger single-level homes on the east bench can run $600K–$800K+. Custom builds with views toward Antelope Island push higher.
Are there newer single-story builds, or mostly older ramblers? ▾
Both. The bulk of inventory is mid-century, but pockets of newer construction exist along the eastern edge of the city near Skyline Drive and in small infill developments. Newer builds typically feature open floor plans, 9-foot ceilings, and attached three-car garages.
Is single-level living a good fit for South Ogden's terrain? ▾
It depends on the lot. Homes west of Harrison Boulevard sit on relatively flat ground, ideal for true no-stairs living. East of Harrison, lots get steeper, so many "single-story" homes are technically split-entries or have walkout basements — worth checking the listing photos and floor plan carefully.
How close are these homes to hospitals and shopping? ▾
McKay-Dee Hospital sits right in South Ogden off Harrison Boulevard, and Newgate Mall plus the Junction in downtown Ogden are both within about 10 minutes. That proximity to healthcare is a big reason single-story homes here move quickly with retirees and downsizers.