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Single Story Homes for Sale in Summit Park, Utah
Summit Park sits at roughly 7,000 feet on the wooded slopes above Parleys Canyon, just off I-80 about 25 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City and 10 minutes from Park City. The neighborhood grew up in the 1970s and 80s as a mountain cabin community, which means most of the housing stock is multi-level — A-frames, chalets, and three-story homes built into the hillside to capture views and shed snow. Single story homes are genuinely rare here, and that scarcity is exactly why buyers ask about them. Older retirees who want to stay in the mountains without climbing stairs, families with mobility considerations, and second-home owners who'd rather not haul groceries up two flights all gravitate toward ranch-style and rambler floor plans when they come up.
When a true single-level property does hit the market in Summit Park, it's usually either a smaller original cabin on a flat-ish lot near Aspen Drive or Lookout Drive, or a newer custom build where the owner specifically engineered a main-level layout on a graded site. Expect to pay a premium for the convenience, and expect to move quickly — these don't sit. Lot sizes typically run a third of an acre to over an acre with mature aspens and pines, and most homes are on septic with culinary water through Summit Water Distribution. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in Summit Park.
December 2025 · Summit Park market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Summit Park right now.
Median sale
$1,125,375
1 closed in December 2025
Median DOM
52 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
90.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
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active + pending
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Common questions
About single story homes in Summit Park.
Why are single story homes so rare in Summit Park? ▾
The terrain is the main reason. Summit Park was platted on a steep, forested mountainside, and builders historically stacked living space vertically to fit the topography and maximize views. Flat or gently sloped lots that accommodate a true rambler footprint are the exception, not the rule.
What should I expect to pay for a single-level home in Summit Park? ▾
Single story homes here typically trade at a premium versus comparable multi-level properties because supply is so thin. Pricing varies widely with size and finish, but most main-level-living homes in the neighborhood list in the upper range of Summit Park's market — often $1.2M and up for anything updated.
Are there main-floor-master homes that count as functionally single-level? ▾
Yes, and these are worth considering if a true rambler isn't available. Several Summit Park homes are built with the primary bedroom, kitchen, and laundry all on the entry level, with bedrooms or a media room downstairs. Many buyers who want to age in place find this layout works just as well.
How does snow load affect single story homes up here? ▾
Summit Park gets serious snow — often 300+ inches a season at this elevation. Single-level roofs cover a larger footprint than multi-story homes of the same square footage, so roof design, pitch, and snow-shedding matter. Ask about roof age, ice-and-water shield, and whether the home has heat tape on the eaves.
Is the commute to Salt Lake City manageable from a Summit Park home? ▾
Yes, with one caveat. Off-peak, it's about 25 minutes down Parleys to downtown SLC. During winter storms or weekend ski traffic on I-80, that can stretch significantly. Most residents who commute daily plan their schedules around the canyon.
Do single story homes in Summit Park usually have garages? ▾
Most do, though garage size varies. Older cabins may have a single-car garage or carport, while newer custom builds typically include a two- or three-car attached garage with room for ski gear and a snowblower. Heated garages are common given the elevation and winter conditions.