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Single Story Homes for Sale in Portage, Utah
Portage sits at the very top of Box Elder County, a few miles from the Idaho border along the I-15 corridor. It's a small farming community of roughly 300 residents tucked between the Malad Range and the Wellsville Mountains, where most parcels run a half-acre or larger and many properties still include outbuildings, pasture, or irrigation rights. Single-story homes dominate the housing stock here — ranch-style builds from the 1970s and 80s, newer rambler floor plans on acreage, and the occasional updated farmhouse. The flat-to-rolling terrain and generous lot sizes make one-level living the natural fit, especially for buyers who want a shop, RV parking, or room for a few animals without dealing with stairs at the end of a workday.
Buyers drawn to ramblers in Portage tend to fall into two camps: retirees and aging-in-place households who want everything on one level, and working families commuting to Tremonton, Brigham City, or the ATK/Northrop Grumman facilities west of Corinne. Winters bring real snow and cold inversions from the Cache Valley side, so a single-level layout also means less roof to shovel access for and easier heating zones. Prices here typically run well below the Wasatch Front average, and inventory is thin — Portage rarely has more than a handful of active listings at any given time. Browse the current single-story homes below to see what's on the market in and around town.
June 2026 · Portage market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Portage right now.
Median sale
$465,000
2 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
283 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
94.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
5
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About single story homes in Portage.
How many single-story homes are usually for sale in Portage at one time? ▾
Portage is a small town with limited turnover, so it's common to see just one to five active listings in the entire community at any given moment. One-level ramblers make up the majority of what does come up. If nothing matches today, it's worth checking back weekly or setting up an MLS alert.
What do single-story homes in Portage typically cost? ▾
Most one-level homes in Portage trade between the upper $300s and mid $600s depending on acreage, outbuildings, and updates. Older ramblers on a half-acre tend to sit on the lower end, while newer builds on two-plus acres with shops push higher. Land and water rights drive a lot of the price spread.
Do these homes usually come with acreage or outbuildings? ▾
Yes — most single-story properties in Portage sit on at least a half-acre, and many include a detached shop, barn, or loafing shed. Irrigation shares from local canal companies are common and can add real value, so check the listing details and ask about water rights during due diligence.
How long is the commute from Portage to Brigham City or Logan? ▾
Portage to Brigham City is about 30 minutes south on I-15, and Logan is roughly 45 minutes east via the Collinston/Wellsville route. Tremonton is the closest full-service town at about 15 minutes. Most working buyers here commute to one of those three or to the aerospace plants west of Corinne.
Are newer ramblers being built in Portage? ▾
Some, but not many. Most new construction in north Box Elder County happens in Tremonton, Garland, and Fielding. Portage sees occasional custom one-level builds on private lots rather than subdivision development, which keeps the character rural and the inventory limited.
Is well and septic standard for single-story homes in Portage? ▾
Properties inside the small town footprint often connect to culinary water, while homes on the outskirts typically run on a private well and septic system. Always confirm the water source, septic age, and well production rates during inspections — these affect both lender requirements and long-term costs.