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Single Story Homes for Sale in Elk Ridge, Utah
Elk Ridge is a small foothill town of roughly 4,000 people tucked against Loafer Mountain on the south end of Utah County, sitting about 5,200 feet above sea level. Because so much of the city is built on the bench, two-story and hillside walkout designs dominate the housing stock — which makes single story homes a specific thing buyers have to hunt for. Ramblers here tend to land on the flatter parcels along Elk Ridge Drive, the original sections near Goosenest, and newer cul-de-sacs where developers platted larger lots for main-floor living. Most include a basement (finished, unfinished, or walkout) given Utah's frost requirements, so "single story" in this market usually means main-floor living with optional downstairs square footage rather than a true slab build.
The appeal is straightforward: winters at this elevation bring snow and ice, driveways are often graded, and main-level laundry plus a main-level primary suite ages well. Lots in Elk Ridge are generally larger than what you'd find in Spanish Fork or Salem down on the valley floor — quarter-acre minimums are common, and half-acre-plus parcels with horse property potential exist on the south and east edges of town. Nebo School District serves the area, Salem Hills High is the assigned high school, and the commute runs about 25 minutes to Provo or 45 to the Lehi tech corridor. Browse the active single story listings below to see what's currently on the market in Elk Ridge.
June 2026 · Elk Ridge market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Elk Ridge right now.
Median sale
$990,000
3 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
31 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
32
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About single story homes in Elk Ridge.
Are single story homes common in Elk Ridge? ▾
They're available but not the majority. Elk Ridge sits on sloped benchland against the Loafer Mountain foothills, so many builders took advantage of the grade with walkout basements and two-story plans. True ramblers — single level with no basement, or single level with an unfinished basement for storage — show up most often on the flatter lots near Elk Ridge Drive and in the older sections off Goosenest Drive.
What price range should I expect for a rambler here? ▾
Single story homes in Elk Ridge generally run from the upper $600s for older or smaller ramblers up past $1.2M for newer custom builds on acreage. Lot size drives a lot of the price spread — quarter-acre interior lots price very differently than the half-acre-plus view lots looking west toward Utah Lake.
Why do buyers specifically want single level in Elk Ridge? ▾
The town sits at roughly 5,200 feet with real winters — snow, ice, and steep driveways are part of life. Buyers planning to age in place, or those tired of hauling laundry up and down stairs in a hillside two-story, often filter for ramblers. Main-floor living also pairs well with the larger lots common here, since outdoor space gets used more than stair-stepping interior square footage.
Do most single story homes have basements? ▾
Yes, the majority do. Frost depth and standard Utah County construction practice mean a foundation is going in either way, so most ramblers in Elk Ridge include either a finished walkout basement or an unfinished basement ready to build out. If you want a true slab-on-grade single level, those exist but are rarer and worth flagging to your agent.
How's the commute from Elk Ridge if I work in Provo or Lehi? ▾
Elk Ridge is about 15 minutes to Spanish Fork, 25 minutes to Provo, and 40-50 minutes to Lehi's tech corridor depending on I-15 traffic. The town is quiet and rural-feeling, which is part of the appeal, but it does mean a longer drive than living in Salem or Payson down on the valley floor.
What should I check before buying a rambler on a sloped lot? ▾
Look at drainage carefully — Elk Ridge gets real snowmelt and the benches shed water downhill. Check that the lot grades away from the foundation, ask about any history of water in the basement, and confirm the roof can handle snow load. A local inspector who knows south Utah County hillside builds is worth the money.