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Single Story Homes for Sale in Torrey, Utah
Torrey sits at roughly 6,800 feet at the western gate of Capitol Reef National Park, where Highway 24 meets Highway 12 and the red rock of Wayne County opens into the high desert. Single story homes make a lot of sense here. The town's population hovers around 250 full-time residents, many of them retirees, small-business owners running guest ranches and galleries, or remote workers drawn by dark skies and the slower pace. A rambler or ranch-style floor plan keeps living, sleeping, and kitchen space on one level — easier on the knees in winter when sandstone steps ice over, and easier to heat when January nights drop into the teens. Most single level properties in and around Torrey sit on larger parcels (half-acre to several acres is common), often with detached shops or casitas for guests passing through on their way to Bryce, Boulder, or the Burr Trail.
Inventory in Torrey is thin — the town turns over only a handful of homes each year — so price ranges swing widely based on acreage, water rights, and view corridors toward Thousand Lake Mountain and Boulder Mountain. Single story builds tend to be either older site-built ranchers from the 1970s–90s, newer custom homes with metal roofs and passive solar orientation, or manufactured homes on permanent foundations. Wayne School District serves the area, and the nearest full-service grocery is in Richfield, about 75 miles northwest. Browse the active single level listings below to see what Torrey has on the market right now.
May 2026 · Torrey market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Torrey right now.
Median sale
$401,500
2 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
210 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.4%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
4
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About single story homes in Torrey.
Why are single story homes popular with Torrey buyers? ▾
A lot of Torrey buyers are second-home owners, retirees, or people relocating from out of state who want low-maintenance living at altitude. Single level floor plans avoid stairs in icy winter months, simplify aging in place, and pair naturally with the ranch and southwestern architecture common in Wayne County.
How much land typically comes with a single level home near Torrey? ▾
Parcels vary widely. In-town lots can be a quarter to half acre, while properties along Highway 24 toward Teasdale or out toward Grover often sit on 1–5+ acres. Larger parcels frequently include irrigation shares, which matter a lot in this high-desert climate.
What should I know about building or remodeling a single story home in Torrey? ▾
Wayne County permitting is more straightforward than Wasatch Front counties, but dark-sky lighting ordinances apply in much of the area around Capitol Reef. Septic and well are common outside town limits, and frost depth at 6,800 feet means foundations and water lines need to be set deeper than in St. George or Salt Lake.
How many single story listings are usually active in Torrey? ▾
Torrey is a very small market — it's not unusual to see only 5 to 15 total active residential listings across the whole area, with single level homes making up a portion of that. New inventory can sit for weeks or sell in days depending on price and acreage, so checking back regularly pays off.
Are single story homes in Torrey a good fit for short-term rental income? ▾
Capitol Reef draws over a million visitors a year, and Torrey is the closest lodging hub, so nightly rental demand is real. Wayne County and the Town of Torrey have their own short-term rental rules, however, so confirm zoning and permit availability on any specific property before counting on STR income.
What's the climate like for year-round single level living here? ▾
Torrey gets four real seasons: summer highs in the mid-80s, winter lows in the teens and 20s, and around 8–10 inches of annual precipitation including some snow. Single story homes with good insulation, a wood stove or propane backup, and south-facing windows handle the shoulder seasons comfortably.