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Single Story Homes for Sale in Hildale, Utah
Hildale sits in the far southwest corner of Utah, tucked against the red sandstone cliffs of Canaan Mountain right on the Arizona border with Colorado City. It's a small, isolated community about 40 minutes from Zion National Park and roughly an hour from St. George, and the housing stock here skews toward larger lots, generous square footage, and yes — a lot of single-level construction. Ranch-style and single-story homes are common because families historically built wide rather than tall, and because the flat valley floor below the cliffs makes spread-out footprints practical. For buyers who want to skip stairs entirely — retirees, anyone with mobility concerns, or families who just prefer everything on one floor — Hildale has more single-level inventory per capita than most Utah towns its size.
Pricing in Hildale tends to run well below St. George and Hurricane for comparable square footage, partly because the town is remote and partly because many of the homes were built by the original community rather than production builders, so floor plans can be unconventional. Expect larger bedroom counts, oversized kitchens, and lots big enough for gardens, chickens, or shop buildings. Water comes from the local municipal system, summers are hot but slightly cooler than St. George thanks to the elevation (about 5,000 feet), and winters are mild with occasional light snow. Browse the active single-story listings below to see what's currently on the market in Hildale and the surrounding Short Creek area.
June 2026 · Hildale market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Hildale right now.
Median sale
$505,000
1 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
211 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.1%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
12
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About single story homes in Hildale.
Why are single-story homes so common in Hildale? ▾
Most of Hildale's housing was built by local families over the past several decades on large valley-floor lots, and the building tradition favored wide single-level floor plans over multi-story designs. The result is that ranch-style and rambler layouts make up a much larger share of inventory here than in newer Utah subdivisions.
How do single-story prices in Hildale compare to St. George? ▾
Hildale generally runs 20–35% less per square foot than comparable single-level homes in St. George or Washington, mostly because of the remote location and the older, more custom nature of the housing stock. Buyers willing to commute or work remotely often get significantly more house and land for the money.
Are these homes typically on large lots? ▾
Yes. Many Hildale single-story properties sit on quarter-acre to multi-acre parcels, with room for outbuildings, gardens, or livestock. Lot sizes are one of the main reasons buyers look here instead of in tighter St. George subdivisions.
What's the climate like for year-round single-level living? ▾
Hildale sits around 5,000 feet, so summers hit the 90s but cool off at night, and winters are mild with only occasional snow that melts quickly. Single-story homes are easy to heat and cool here, and the lack of stairs makes them practical year-round for older buyers.
How far is Hildale from shopping, medical care, and an airport? ▾
St. George is about an hour west and has the regional hospital, major shopping, and a commercial airport with direct flights to Salt Lake, Denver, Phoenix, and Dallas. Hurricane is closer at about 35 minutes for groceries and basic services. Zion's east entrance is roughly 40 minutes north.
Are the floor plans unusual in older Hildale homes? ▾
Some are. Homes built by the original community often have higher-than-average bedroom counts, oversized kitchens and dining areas, and occasionally additions that weren't permitted at the time of construction. It's worth budgeting for a thorough inspection and reviewing county records carefully before closing.