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Single Story Homes for Sale in South Salt Lake, Utah
South Salt Lake sits in a sweet spot for single-level living: flat valley floor between I-15 and I-80, walkable to the S-Line streetcar, and minutes from downtown Salt Lake, Sugar House, and Millcreek. The housing stock here skews older than the rest of the valley, which actually works in favor of buyers looking for ranchers and ramblers — most of the original post-war neighborhoods between 2100 South and 3300 South were built one story tall on quarter-acre-ish lots. You'll see a lot of 1940s–1960s brick ramblers along streets like Lincoln, West Temple, and Main, often with full basements that double the usable square footage without adding stairs to daily life.
Pricing on single-level homes in South Salt Lake typically runs from the mid $400Ks for an original-condition rambler up into the $700Ks for renovated three-bedroom homes with updated kitchens and finished basements. Demand is steady from two specific groups: downsizers coming out of larger East Bench houses who want to stay close to family, and younger buyers priced out of Sugar House proper who want the same TRAX/streetcar access for less money. Lot sizes are generous enough for a garden or detached garage, and the grid layout means flat sidewalks for anyone with mobility concerns. Browse the active listings below to see which single-story homes are currently on the market in South Salt Lake.
June 2026 · South Salt Lake market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in South Salt Lake right now.
Median sale
$513,250
10 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
5 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
53
active + pending
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Common questions
About single story homes in South Salt Lake.
What style of single-story homes are most common in South Salt Lake? ▾
Post-war brick ramblers dominate, mostly built between 1945 and 1965. Expect three bedrooms on the main floor, a full unfinished or partially finished basement, hardwood under the carpet, and original detached garages. A smaller share are mid-century ranches and a handful of newer infill builds on tear-down lots.
Do most single-level homes here have basements? ▾
Yes — full basements are standard in this part of the valley because of the freeze line and the era of construction. That means a 1,200 sq ft rambler often lives like a 2,200 sq ft home once the basement is finished, which is a big reason these properties hold their value.
Are single-story homes in South Salt Lake good for aging in place? ▾
They can be, but check the bathrooms and entries carefully. Original 1950s ramblers often have narrow hall baths and a few steps up to the front door. Many sellers have widened doorways or added zero-step entries during remodels, so it's worth asking the listing agent specifically.
How does pricing compare to single-level homes in neighboring Millcreek or Sugar House? ▾
South Salt Lake typically runs 15–25% less than comparable ramblers in Sugar House or Millcreek for similar square footage and lot size. The trade-off is a mix of housing conditions block by block and proximity to State Street commercial corridors rather than tree-lined residential streets.
Are there any newer single-story builds, or is everything vintage? ▾
Most inventory is original 1940s–1960s stock, but you'll occasionally see a new single-level home on an infill lot where an older house was scraped. These are rare and tend to be priced closer to $750K+ given current land costs in the area.
What should I inspect carefully on an older rambler here? ▾
Sewer lateral (clay pipe is common and roots are an issue), electrical panel (many still have 100-amp or original fuse boxes), and the furnace age. Foundation cracks from settling are common but usually cosmetic — a structural engineer's opinion is cheap insurance before closing.