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Single Story Homes for Sale in Talmage, Utah
Talmage sits in the Uinta Basin in Duchesne County, a small ranching community east of Heber and well off the Wasatch Front grid. Single-story homes dominate the housing stock here, which makes sense given the local building patterns: lots are large, land is relatively affordable compared to Summit or Wasatch County, and most owners would rather spread a house out across an acre or two than stack rooms vertically. Buyers looking at ramblers and other single-level properties in Talmage are typically after rural living — horse setups, shop space, room for equipment — and a floor plan that works long-term without stairs.
The trade-off for that space is remoteness. Talmage is about a 45-minute drive to Heber, roughly two hours to Salt Lake City, and winters in the basin run cold with regular sub-zero nights in January. On the upside, property taxes are low, the Uinta Mountains are right there for fishing and hunting, and you get genuine dark skies. Single-level construction here ranges from older farmhouses and manufactured homes on permanent foundations to newer custom builds with attached RV garages. Price points are well below the Wasatch Back, often a fraction of what comparable acreage costs in Kamas or Francis. Browse the active single-story listings below to see what's currently on the market in Talmage and the surrounding Duchesne County area.
March 2026 · Talmage market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Talmage right now.
Median sale
$235,000
1 closed in March 2026
Median DOM
205 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
2
active + pending
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Common questions
About single story homes in Talmage.
Why are single-story homes so common in Talmage? ▾
Land is plentiful and relatively cheap in the Uinta Basin, so builders and owners have historically spread homes horizontally across larger lots rather than building up. Many properties here are working or hobby farms where a rambler layout fits the lifestyle better than a two-story.
What's the typical lot size for a single-level home in Talmage? ▾
Most single-story properties in and around Talmage sit on at least half an acre, and acreage parcels of 1 to 5+ acres are common. Larger ranch-style holdings of 10 to 40 acres also turn up regularly on the MLS.
Are most of these homes on well and septic? ▾
Yes. Talmage is rural, so the majority of single-story homes run on private wells and septic systems rather than municipal utilities. Buyers should budget for well inspections and septic pumping records as part of due diligence.
How do winters affect single-level living here? ▾
The Uinta Basin gets cold — single-digit highs aren't unusual in January — so heating costs and snow load on roofs matter. A single-story footprint means more roof area per square foot of living space, which is worth checking during inspection, especially on older homes.
What price range should I expect? ▾
Single-story homes in Talmage generally run well below Wasatch Back pricing. Smaller ramblers on modest lots can start in the mid $300s, while newer custom builds or homes on substantial acreage push into the $600s and higher depending on outbuildings, water rights, and land.
How far is Talmage from services and the nearest airport? ▾
Roosevelt and Duchesne handle most day-to-day shopping and medical needs, both within 20 to 30 minutes. Salt Lake City International is about a two-hour drive via US-40, and Heber is roughly 45 minutes west over Daniels Summit.