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Single Story Homes for Sale in Monroe, Utah
Monroe sits in Sevier County at the foot of the Pahvant Range, about three hours south of Salt Lake City off I-70. It's a small agricultural town of roughly 2,500 people known for Mystic Hot Springs, easy access to Fishlake National Forest, and a slower pace than the Wasatch Front. Single story homes make up the bulk of the local housing stock here — most of Monroe was built out as ranchers, farmhouses, and modest ramblers on generous lots, with newer builds along the south and east sides of town following the same one-level layout. Buyers drawn to Monroe are typically retirees downsizing from Utah County, remote workers wanting acreage, and families priced out of Richfield ten minutes north.
The appeal of a one-level home in Monroe is practical: aging in place is easier without stairs, the wide lots common in town give you room for a shop or garden without a multi-story footprint, and heating costs stay reasonable through the cold Sevier Valley winters when everything is on a single slab or crawlspace. Expect to see brick ramblers from the 60s and 70s, manufactured homes on permanent foundations, and a smaller number of newer custom builds with attached three-car garages. Prices generally run well below the state median, which is part of what keeps buyers from northern Utah looking this direction. Browse the active single story listings below to see what's currently available in and around Monroe.
June 2026 · Monroe market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Monroe right now.
Median sale
$340,486
2 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
135 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
101.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
25
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About single story homes in Monroe.
Are most homes in Monroe single story to begin with? ▾
Yes. The majority of Monroe's housing stock is one-level — ramblers, ranchers, and farmhouses dominate, with two-story homes being the exception rather than the rule. That means buyers wanting single-level living have more options here than in newer master-planned communities along the Wasatch Front.
What price range should I expect for a single story home in Monroe? ▾
Single story homes in Monroe typically run from the low $300Ks for older ramblers on standard town lots up to the $500Ks-$600Ks for newer custom builds or homes on an acre or more. Prices sit noticeably below the Utah state median, which is one reason retirees and remote workers keep finding the area.
Do single story homes here usually come with basements? ▾
Many do. A finished or partially finished basement is common on Monroe ramblers from the 70s through today, which effectively doubles usable square footage while keeping the main living on one level. If a true single-level layout with no basement matters to you, watch for slab-on-grade builds or manufactured homes on permanent foundations.
How big are the lots on single story homes in Monroe? ▾
Lots in town typically run from a quarter-acre up to a full acre, and properties on the edges of town often sit on 1-5 acres with water rights. That's part of why one-level homes work well here — there's enough horizontal land that nobody needed to build up.
Is Monroe a good fit for retirees wanting to age in place? ▾
It can be. The flat lots, prevalence of single-level layouts, and lower cost of living all help, and Sevier Valley Hospital in Richfield is about a 10-minute drive. The trade-off is limited shopping and a small airport situation — SLC International is roughly three hours north.
How long do single story listings typically stay on the market in Monroe? ▾
It varies with season and price. Well-priced ramblers under $400K often move within a few weeks, especially in spring and early summer, while larger acreage properties or homes needing updates can sit for several months. Inventory in Monroe is thin in general, so when something fits a buyer's criteria it usually doesn't linger.