Single Story Homes for Sale in Willard, Utah
Willard sits at the base of the Wellsville Mountains along the eastern shore of Willard Bay, about 15 minutes north of Ogden on I-15. It's a small Box Elder County town — under 2,000 residents — with a rural pace, fruit orchards along Highway 89, and a mix of older farmhouses, custom rambler builds, and newer subdivisions tucked against the foothills. Single story homes are the dominant style here, which fits the buyer pool: retirees downsizing from larger Wasatch Front houses, families wanting one-level living on bigger lots, and folks moving up from Ogden or Brigham City who want a yard, a shop, and a view of the bay without leaving the I-15 corridor.
Most ramblers in Willard sit on quarter-acre to full-acre parcels, with the larger lots concentrated on the east bench where elevation gains pick up mountain and bay views. Expect a range from older 1,200–1,600 sq ft brick ramblers in the original town grid to newer 2,500+ sq ft custom builds with three-car garages, RV parking, and walkout basements on the hillside. Property taxes run lower than Davis or Weber County averages, and Willard pulls into the Box Elder School District (Willard Elementary, Box Elder Middle, Box Elder High in Brigham City). Browse the active single-level listings below to see what's currently on the market.
June 2026 · Willard market
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About single story homes in Willard.
Why are single story homes so common in Willard? ▾
Willard developed as a farming community with traditional ramblers and brick ranch builds, and the buyer demographic — retirees, empty nesters, and families wanting space without stairs — has kept demand for one-level living strong. Newer subdivisions on the east bench have continued the pattern, with most custom builds going up as single-level homes over walkout basements.
Do single story homes in Willard typically have basements? ▾
Yes, most do. A true single-level main floor with a full or walkout basement is the standard build here, especially on the foothill lots where the grade allows for daylight or walkout lower levels. If you specifically want a slab-on-grade rambler with no basement, those exist but are less common and worth narrowing your search for.
What price range should I expect for a rambler in Willard? ▾
Older ramblers in the original townsite generally start in the mid-$400s to high $500s, while newer custom single-level builds on larger view lots run from the $700s into the low seven figures. Lot size, view exposure toward Willard Bay, and whether the basement is finished drive most of the spread.
Are lots big enough for a shop or RV parking? ▾
Often, yes. Many single story properties in Willard sit on a third of an acre or more, and shops, detached garages, and RV pads are common because of the town's rural character and lack of strict HOA coverage in older neighborhoods. Newer subdivisions vary, so check the CC&Rs on any specific listing.
How's the commute from Willard to Ogden or Salt Lake? ▾
Ogden is about 15–20 minutes south on I-15, Brigham City is 5 minutes north, and downtown Salt Lake runs roughly 50–60 minutes depending on traffic at the Farmington curve. The I-15 access at Exit 357 makes Willard practical for commuters who want a quieter base than the central Wasatch Front.
Do any single-level homes here have views of Willard Bay? ▾
Yes — properties on the east bench above Highway 89 and 200 East often pick up direct views of Willard Bay and the Great Salt Lake to the west, with the Wellsvilles behind. Bay-view lots carry a noticeable premium, and they're the listings that tend to move fastest when they hit the MLS.