Single Story Homes for Sale in Smithfield, Utah
Smithfield sits at the northern end of Cache Valley, about four miles north of Logan and roughly 90 miles from Salt Lake City via US-89 or I-15 through Brigham City. It's a small city — around 13,000 residents — with a genuinely agricultural character: grain fields and pasture still border many neighborhoods, and the Wellsville Mountains frame the western skyline while the Bear River Range rises to the east. Single-story homes are a significant slice of Smithfield's housing stock, partly because the city expanded during decades when ranch-style construction was the norm and partly because flat, buildable land in the valley floor has always made sprawling one-level floor plans practical. For buyers who want no stairs — whether for aging-in-place, young children, or simply the convenience of a layout where everything is on one level — Smithfield delivers options that Logan's tighter, older grid neighborhoods sometimes can't match.
Prices for single-story homes in Smithfield have generally tracked Cache Valley's broader market, with entry-level ranch homes starting in the low-to-mid $300,000s and larger, newer one-level builds on bigger lots reaching into the $500,000s and above, depending on finish level and lot size. Many of these homes sit on generous parcels — quarter-acre to half-acre lots are common — giving buyers the yard space that's harder to come by closer to Utah State University in Logan. Cache County School District serves Smithfield, with South Cache Middle School and Sky View High School being the primary secondary schools for residents. Winters are genuine Cache Valley winters: expect inversions, cold snaps into the single digits, and several feet of snow season-over-season, which makes a single-story with a well-placed garage a practical choice as much as a lifestyle one. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
June 2026 · Smithfield market
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About single story homes in Smithfield.
Are single-story homes common in Smithfield? ▾
Yes — ramblers and ranch-style homes are one of the most common build types here, especially in subdivisions developed from the 1990s onward. Many have walkout or daylight basements that effectively double the square footage while keeping all primary living on one level.
What's the typical price range for a single-level home in Smithfield? ▾
Most one-story homes trade between roughly $450K and $750K depending on age, finished basement square footage, garage size, and lot. Older ramblers closer to Main Street and Center can come in lower, while newer east-bench builds with mountain views push the top end.
Do single-story homes here usually have basements? ▾
Most do. Cache Valley's frost line requires deep footings anyway, so builders typically pour a full basement — finished, unfinished, or walkout depending on the lot's grade. That's worth factoring in when comparing price-per-square-foot against true single-level homes without a basement.
Which neighborhoods have the most one-level inventory? ▾
Birch Creek, Cherry Creek, the Summit Creek area, and the newer developments along 600 East and 800 East tend to have the heaviest concentration of ramblers. Older single-story homes also show up regularly in the original grid around Main Street and Center.
Are there 55+ or age-restricted single-story communities in Smithfield? ▾
Smithfield doesn't currently have a dedicated 55+ community the way some Wasatch Front cities do, but single-level homes with main-floor primary suites are widely available and are the standard choice for downsizers and retirees in Cache Valley.
How's the commute from Smithfield to Logan or USU? ▾
It's short — usually 10 to 15 minutes to USU's campus or downtown Logan via Highway 91 or Main Street. Smithfield works well for university staff, hospital workers at Logan Regional, and employees at Schreiber Foods or the manufacturing corridor in north Logan.