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Single Story Homes for Sale in Brookside, Utah
Brookside is a quiet pocket of Washington County sitting at around 4,000 feet elevation along SR-18 between Veyo and Dammeron Valley, north of St. George. The elevation matters: summer highs run 10-15 degrees cooler than the St. George valley floor, winters see occasional snow that melts quickly, and the air stays clearer year-round. Housing here leans heavily toward single-level construction — ranch-style ramblers and custom builds on half-acre to multi-acre lots, often with detached shops, RV parking, and room for horses. The single story format fits the lifestyle: most buyers in Brookside aren't looking for three-level production homes, they want a manageable footprint on land they can actually use.
For buyers focused on one-level living, this area has real advantages over the suburban grids closer to I-15. Lot sizes are generous, building styles vary (no cookie-cutter rooflines), and the drive into St. George for groceries, the regional hospital, or Snow Canyon takes about 25 minutes. The tradeoff is rural infrastructure — wells, septic, propane, and longer response times for services — so the homes attract buyers who already know what acreage ownership involves. Inventory tends to be thin because turnover is low; people who land in Brookside generally stay. Browse the active single story listings below to see what's currently on the market, and reach out if you want acreage-specific questions answered before scheduling a drive-through.
May 2026 · Brookside market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Brookside right now.
Median sale
$791,000
1 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
155 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
93.1%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
2
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About single story homes in Brookside.
Why are single story homes so common in Brookside? ▾
Brookside is a small unincorporated community along SR-18 north of St. George, and much of the housing stock is ranch-style or rambler construction built on larger lots. The flat-to-rolling terrain and rural zoning made single-level builds the practical choice, and that pattern has continued with newer custom homes in the area.
Who typically buys single story homes in Brookside? ▾
The buyer pool skews toward retirees and semi-retirees moving down from northern Utah or out of state, along with families who want acreage without HOA restrictions. Aging-in-place buyers like avoiding stairs, and horse owners appreciate that most single-level lots here are large enough for outbuildings and pasture.
What price range should I expect for a single story home in Brookside? ▾
Pricing varies widely because lot sizes range from under an acre to 5+ acres. Smaller ramblers on standard lots often land in the high $400s to mid $600s, while custom single-level homes on acreage with shop space and water shares can push past $1M. Land value drives a big share of the total.
How far is Brookside from St. George and Cedar City? ▾
Brookside sits about 20-25 minutes north of St. George via SR-18 and roughly 45 minutes south of Cedar City. That puts the St. George Regional Airport, Dixie Tech, and Intermountain Healthcare within easy reach while keeping you out of the heat and density of the valley floor.
Do single story homes here usually have basements or crawl spaces? ▾
Most are slab-on-grade or crawl space construction. Full basements exist but are less common than in northern Utah because of the soil conditions and the rural building style. If basement square footage matters to you, filter carefully — true single-level with no basement is the dominant layout.
What should I check on a Brookside property before writing an offer? ▾
Water rights and culinary water source are the big ones — many homes are on private wells or share systems rather than municipal water. Also verify septic condition, propane vs. electric utilities, and whether the road frontage is county-maintained. These rural-specific items matter more here than in a typical subdivision.