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Single Story Homes for Sale in Tremonton, Utah
Tremonton sits in Box Elder County's Malad Valley, about 85 miles north of Salt Lake City and just 20 minutes from the Idaho border. The city has grown steadily over the past decade, drawing buyers who want more square footage for their dollar than the Wasatch Front's pricier corridors offer — median home prices here typically run well below $400,000, a contrast that's hard to ignore when you're comparing apples to apples with Weber or Davis County. Single-story homes are a natural fit for Tremonton's buyer profile: retirees downsizing from larger homes in the area, young families who want open floor plans without the noise of kids thundering down stairs, and buyers with mobility considerations who need everything — laundry, bedrooms, and living areas — on one level. The surrounding landscape is high desert, sitting at roughly 4,500 feet elevation, which means real winters with snow and genuinely warm summers, and single-story construction tends to be easier to heat and cool efficiently in that climate.
The local housing stock skews toward ranch-style builds on generous lots, many with detached garages, RV parking, and room for a garden — features that appeal to the agricultural and working-class roots of Box Elder County. Tremonton's schools fall under the Box Elder School District, which has invested in facility upgrades in recent years, and the city's proximity to I-15 keeps commutes to Ogden (about 45 minutes) or Logan (about 35 minutes) manageable. If you're comparing single-story options across northern Utah, Tremonton consistently delivers more square footage per dollar than comparable homes in Brigham City or Smithfield. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
June 2026 · Tremonton market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Tremonton right now.
Median sale
$395,000
13 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
62 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.8%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
91
active + pending
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Common questions
About single story homes in Tremonton.
Are single-story homes common in Tremonton? ▾
Yes. Because lots here are generally larger and flatter than in Wasatch Front cities, builders have favored rambler floor plans for decades. You'll see a healthy mix of older ranchers near downtown and newer one-level builds in subdivisions on the west and south sides of town.
Do most single-level homes in Tremonton have basements? ▾
Most do. The standard build is a rambler over a full basement — sometimes finished, sometimes left for the buyer to complete. If you specifically want a true slab-on-grade single-story with no basement, those exist but are less common and worth flagging to your agent early.
What's the typical price range for a one-level home in Tremonton? ▾
Most single-story homes trade between roughly $400,000 and $600,000, with smaller older ramblers occasionally dipping into the $300s and larger custom builds on acreage pushing past $700,000. RV garages, shop space, and finished basements are the biggest drivers of the upper end.
Are there 55+ or age-restricted single-level communities in Tremonton? ▾
Tremonton itself doesn't have a dedicated 55+ community the way some larger Utah cities do, but many retirees buy single-level homes in the standard subdivisions. If an age-restricted community is a must, nearby Brigham City and the Logan area have a few more options.
How is the lot size on single-story homes here compared to the Wasatch Front? ▾
Generally larger. Quarter-acre lots are the norm, half-acre and bigger lots show up regularly, and properties on the edges of town often include outbuildings, garden space, or room for a couple of horses. That's a major reason buyers from Davis and Weber counties look this direction.
What should I know about winters in a single-story Tremonton home? ▾
Box Elder County gets real winter — snow, ice, and stretches of cold that can drop into the teens. Single-level layouts make snow removal and roof access easier than two-story homes, but check the heating setup (gas furnace is standard) and ask about insulation, especially on older ramblers built before 1990.