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Single Story Homes for Sale in Spring City, Utah
Spring City sits in the Sanpete Valley at the base of the Wasatch Plateau, a quiet farming town of about 1,000 people that's earned a reputation as one of Utah's best-preserved 19th-century settlements. The entire town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and that history shows up in the housing stock: limestone pioneer homes, brick farmhouses, and ranch-style builds from the mid-1900s, most of them single-level. For buyers who want main-floor living without stairs, Spring City offers a deeper inventory of true one-story homes than almost any comparable Wasatch Front town, often on lots large enough for a garden, chickens, or a horse or two.
The buyer pool here tends to be retirees relocating from Utah County, artists and craftspeople drawn to the historic district, and remote workers who want acreage and quiet within two hours of Salt Lake. Winters are real — Spring City sits at roughly 5,800 feet and gets meaningful snow — so a single-level floor plan makes daily life easier when the driveway needs shoveling and the woodstove is the main heat source. Expect well water and septic on many properties, irrigation shares on others, and a short drive to Ephraim or Mt. Pleasant for groceries and Snow College. Browse the active one-level listings below to see what's currently on the market in town and on the surrounding acreage parcels.
April 2026 · Spring City market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Spring City right now.
Median sale
$335,000
1 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
201 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.8%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
10
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About single story homes in Spring City.
Are single-story homes common in Spring City? ▾
Yes. Spring City's historic core is full of original 1800s pioneer cottages and ranch-style builds, most of which sit on one level. Newer construction on the edges of town also leans single-story because lots are generous and buyers here skew toward retirees and second-home owners who want main-level living.
What lot sizes should I expect with a one-level home here? ▾
Spring City lots tend to be larger than what you'd see along the Wasatch Front. Quarter-acre to full-acre parcels are typical inside town, and properties on the outskirts often come with irrigation shares, pasture, or room for a barn. That extra land is one of the main reasons buyers pick Sanpete County over Utah County.
How do historic single-level homes in Spring City handle modern updates? ▾
Many of the original limestone and adobe homes have been carefully restored, but mechanical systems vary widely. Expect to ask about insulation, electrical panels, septic vs. sewer, and well rights. Spring City is on the National Register as a historic district, so exterior changes to designated homes go through review.
What's the price range for a single-story home in Spring City right now? ▾
Most one-level homes trade in the mid $300s to high $600s, with restored historic properties and acreage homes pushing into the $800s and above. Pricing depends heavily on whether the home has water rights, outbuildings, or a finished basement underneath.
Is Spring City a realistic place to live year-round on one level? ▾
It is, though winters at 5,800 feet bring real snow and cold nights. A single-story layout makes snow removal, roof access, and aging-in-place considerably easier than a two-story. Many full-time residents commute to Ephraim, Mt. Pleasant, or Manti for work and services.
How far is Spring City from Salt Lake City and the nearest airport? ▾
Spring City sits about 125 miles south of Salt Lake City, roughly a two-hour drive up and over the Thistle summit on US-89. The closest commercial airport is SLC. Provo is about 90 minutes north, which is where most residents head for bigger shopping and medical appointments.