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Single Story Homes for Sale in Blanding, Utah
Blanding sits on the Abajo Mountain bench in San Juan County at roughly 6,100 feet, which shapes how people live and what they want in a house. Winters bring snow and cold mornings, summers stay milder than the desert towns 200 miles west, and most lots are generous by Utah standards. Single-level homes fit that environment well — no stairs to navigate when the walk is icy, easier roof and gutter maintenance heading into winter, and a layout that suits the multi-generational households common in this part of the state. The bulk of single-story inventory here is mid-century and later ramblers on quarter-acre to full-acre lots, with a smaller pool of newer builds toward the south end of town near the schools.
Buyers drawn to Blanding are usually balancing a few priorities: proximity to Bears Ears and the Abajos for recreation, distance from the noise of the Wasatch Front, and a budget that goes further than it would in Moab or St. George. Single-level floor plans here often include attached two-car garages, detached shops, and room for RV or trailer storage — practical features for a town where hunting, ranching, and off-road travel are part of daily life. San Juan School District serves the area, and the nearest commercial airport is in Cortez, Colorado, about 75 miles east. Browse the active single-story listings below to see what's currently on the market.
June 2026 · Blanding market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Blanding right now.
Median sale
$370,500
2 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
7 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
13
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About single story homes in Blanding.
Are single story homes common in Blanding? ▾
Yes. Blanding's housing stock leans heavily toward ramblers and ranch-style builds from the 1960s through the 1990s, with a smaller share of newer single-level builds on the south and west edges of town. Two-story homes exist but are the minority, so buyers focused on single-level living have reasonable inventory to work through.
What price range should I expect for a single story home in Blanding? ▾
Most single-level homes in Blanding trade in the mid $200Ks to low $400Ks, depending on lot size, garage count, and whether the home sits on acreage outside the city grid. Older ramblers on standard lots tend to anchor the lower end, while updated homes with shop space or larger parcels push toward the top.
Do single story homes here usually have basements? ▾
Many do. A full or partial basement is common on Blanding ramblers built before 2000, which effectively doubles the square footage while keeping all primary living on one level. If you want true single-level living with no stairs at all, filter specifically for slab-on-grade or crawlspace homes.
Is single-level living a good fit for Blanding's climate? ▾
It works well. Blanding sits at about 6,100 feet, so winters bring real snow and cold nights, and a single-level footprint means no hauling groceries up stairs in icy weather. Summers are mild compared to St. George, which keeps cooling costs on a single-story home very reasonable.
How long do single story listings typically stay on the market? ▾
Blanding is a small market with thin inventory, so well-priced single-level homes often sell within 30 to 90 days. Unique properties — homes with shops, acreage, or recent remodels — can move faster, while dated interiors at aspirational prices tend to sit.
Are there HOA-restricted single-level neighborhoods in Blanding? ▾
Almost none. Blanding is largely free of HOAs, which is part of the appeal for buyers who want a shop, RV parking, or a few chickens on their lot. Expect city zoning rules to apply, but ongoing HOA dues and architectural committees are rare here.