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Single Story Homes for Sale in Wellington, Utah
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Wellington sits just east of Price along Highway 6, tucked between the Book Cliffs and the Price River in Carbon County. The town was built largely during the post-war coal boom, which means a big share of the housing stock is single-level ramblers and ranches on generous, flat lots — exactly the kind of property buyers come looking for when stairs are off the table. Compared to single-story inventory along the Wasatch Front, Wellington offers significantly more square footage per dollar, with three-bedroom ramblers on a quarter-acre still trading well under what a comparable home costs in Spanish Fork or Payson an hour north over Soldier Summit.
The buyers drawn to one-level living here tend to fall into two camps: retirees and empty-nesters who want a manageable footprint with a yard for the dog, and remote workers or tradespeople who want a shop, RV parking, and elbow room without HOA rules. Wellington's climate is high-desert — hot dry summers, cold winters with far less snow than the mountains west of town — so single-level homes with attached garages and main-floor laundry hold their appeal year-round. The town itself is small (around 1,700 residents), with a grocery store, the elementary school, and quick access to Price for medical care, USU Eastern, and bigger shopping. Browse the active single-story listings below to see what's currently on the market in Wellington and the surrounding Carbon County area.
"}]June 2026 · Wellington market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Wellington right now.
Median sale
$178,500
2 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
92.8%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
14
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About single story homes in Wellington.
Why are single story homes so common in Wellington? ▾
Wellington grew up as a coal and rail town in the 1950s-70s, when ranch-style and rambler floor plans dominated new construction across Carbon County. Lots are generally wide and flat along the Price River bench, so builders didn't need to stack square footage. Most resale inventory here still reflects that era of construction.
What price range should I expect for a one-level home in Wellington? ▾
Single story homes in Wellington typically run from the low $200,000s for older 3-bedroom ramblers up to the mid $400,000s for updated homes on larger lots or with shops and outbuildings. Pricing is meaningfully lower than Price or Spanish Fork for comparable square footage, which is why the town draws retirees and remote workers from the Wasatch Front.
Do most single story homes here have basements? ▾
Yes — a large share of Wellington ramblers sit on full or partial basements, which effectively doubles the livable space without adding stairs to the main floor. Basements are often partially finished with extra bedrooms, a family room, and cold storage. If true single-level living matters to you, confirm the listing notes a slab or crawl space foundation.
Are these homes suitable for aging in place? ▾
Many are, which is part of the appeal for buyers downsizing from Salt Lake or Utah County. Look for homes with a main-floor primary bedroom, a step-free entry from the garage, and 36-inch doorways. Some of the newer builds south of Highway 6 have already been updated with walk-in showers and wider hallways.
How big are the lots typically? ▾
Quarter-acre to half-acre is common inside Wellington city limits, and homes on the outskirts toward Wellington Bench or along the Price River frontage can sit on one to five acres. That extra ground is why so many one-level homes here include detached shops, RV parking, or room for horses and chickens under Carbon County zoning.
What's the commute like from Wellington to nearby job centers? ▾
Price is about 7 minutes west on Highway 6, the hospital and USU Eastern campus included. Helper is another 15 minutes up the canyon, and Spanish Fork is roughly an hour through Soldier Summit when the pass is clear. Winter driving over the summit can add time, so many residents work locally in mining, energy, healthcare, or remote roles.