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Single story homes for sale in Orange County, also called one story or one level homes, are among the most consistently sought after listings on the market. Whether you want open layouts and easy indoor outdoor flow, you are done with stairs, or you are ready to leave a large two story home for one that fits how you live now, a well priced single level home in OC moves quickly. Half of those sold in the last 90 days were under contract within two weeks. Use the city links below to see every one story home for sale across Orange County.
Each city page below shows active MLS listings filtered to single level homes in that community.
Want us to do the searching? Email Eric your criteria for a single level home and we will send you every match, or search the cities below.
Email Eric Your Criteria »Anaheim | Anaheim Hills | Brea | Buena Park | Cypress | Fullerton | La Habra | La Mirada | La Palma | Placentia | Stanton | Yorba Linda
Costa Mesa | Fountain Valley | Garden Grove | Irvine | Midway City | North Tustin | Orange | Santa Ana | Tustin | Villa Park | Westminster
Corona del Mar | Dana Point | Huntington Beach | Laguna Beach | Los Alamitos | Newport Beach | Newport Coast | Rossmoor | San Clemente | Seal Beach | Sunset Beach | Surfside
Aliso Viejo | Coto de Caza | Foothill Ranch | Ladera Ranch | Laguna Hills | Laguna Niguel | Lake Forest | Mission Viejo | Rancho Mission Viejo | Rancho Santa Margarita | San Juan Capistrano
Modjeska Canyon | Silverado Canyon | Trabuco Canyon
Looking for something more specific? See single level homes with ocean views, Spanish style homes or Eichler homes, or use our advanced search tool and filter by number of stories.
14 days
median time to sell
$1,225,000
median sale price
$764
median price per square foot
9 in 10
built before 1980
In the 90 days ending November 9, 2026, 1,233 single level, single family homes priced at $800,000 and above sold in Orange County. About half were under contract within 14 days, and nearly a third within one week. With 931 homes on the market, that is just over two months of supply. Fountain Valley was the fastest moving city, where half of all single level homes sold in a week or less.
There are options under $800,000, but they are typically townhomes or condos with a shared wall.
Source: MLS data compiled by Orange County Real Estate, Inc., November 10, 2026. For current numbers see the weekly Orange County Housing Report.
New single story homes are rare in Orange County. Most new developments build up to save land. Of the 1,233 single level homes sold in the last 90 days, only 16 were built after 2020, and about half of those sold for around $3 million or more. The most expensive are custom homes on the coast. Inland, a new one story home is usually a single rebuild after an older house was torn down, as we have seen in Yorba Linda.
For most buyers, the realistic path to a "new" single level home is a complete remodel of a home that still shows 1965 as its year built. Not all remodels are equal. We help you find the ones where the owner spent the time and money on what you cannot see: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, foundation, roof, attic and ductwork.
We help Orange County homeowners move from a large two story home to a single level home. After the kids move out, the stairs, the upkeep and the unused rooms often cost more than they give back, and the equity you have built can fund a home that is easier to live in.
We handle both sides of the move. We value your current home, plan the timing of the sale around the purchase, and search for single level homes in the neighborhoods and price range that fit your next chapter. Selling first, buying first or lining up both together are all possible, and we explain the tradeoffs before you commit.
Homeowners 55 and older may be able to carry their property tax base to a replacement home under California Prop 19. Confirm eligibility with your tax advisor or the county assessor, and we will build the timeline around your answers.
See what your two story home is worth or request a cash offer if you want a faster, simpler sale. You can also read our downsizing guide for Orange County or explore Orange County senior living communities.
Single level homes appeal across a wide range of buyers for different but equally compelling reasons. Young families value the open floor plans and the ability to keep an eye on kids across the entire living space without a staircase in the middle. Active adults and retirees prioritize the accessibility and long term practicality of a home that works on one floor. Buyers looking for efficiency and lower maintenance find that single story homes often deliver it. And across all of these groups, the indoor outdoor connection that single level living creates in Southern California's climate is a lifestyle advantage that multi story homes cannot match in the same way.
Almost no new one story homes are being built, so the supply is essentially fixed while demand keeps coming from every age group.
Orange County's single level housing stock spans a wide range of architectural styles. Classic ranch style homes from the 1950s through 1970s remain popular in established neighborhoods across Central OC cities like Orange, Tustin, and Garden Grove. Mid century modern single story homes are found throughout older neighborhoods and attract a dedicated buyer segment. Spanish and Mediterranean inspired single level designs are common in South OC communities. Newer single story homes are scarce and appear mostly as custom builds. Understanding which style and neighborhood is right for your needs is where we start every buyer conversation.
Our advanced search tool lets you filter by number of stories and narrow by city, price range and other criteria. You can also call or text us at 949-430-7500 and we will pull every active single story listing that fits your requirements and send them to you. Single story homes move quickly, so our weekly Orange County Housing Report is a useful companion, with inventory levels, days on market, list to sale ratios and buyer demand trends across the county.
Start with the city links on this page, which show active MLS listings filtered to single level homes in each community. You can also use our advanced search tool and filter by number of stories, or call or text 949-430-7500 and we will send you every matching one story listing.
Quickly. Of the 1,233 single level, single family homes that sold in the 90 days ending November 9, 2026, about half were under contract within 14 days and nearly a third within one week. Fountain Valley was the fastest city, where half sold in a week or less.
The median sale price for a single level, single family home was $1,225,000, or $764 per square foot, in the 90 days ending November 9, 2026. Price per square foot runs highest in the coastal cities. There are options under $800,000, but they are typically townhomes or condos with a shared wall.
Very few. Most new developments build up to save land. Only 16 of the 1,233 single level homes sold in the last 90 days were built after 2020, and more than nine in ten were built before 1980. Most buyers who want a newer one story home end up choosing a fully remodeled older home, and we help you find the ones where the work was done right.
Cities with large post war ranch style neighborhoods have the most. Over the last 90 days, Anaheim, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Fullerton and Orange had the most single level home sales, followed by Santa Ana and Costa Mesa. In South County, Mission Viejo had the most. Newer master planned communities such as Ladera Ranch and Rancho Santa Margarita have very few.
Yes. This is one of the most common moves we handle. We value your current home, plan the timing of the sale and the purchase, and search for single level homes that fit how you want to live now. You can sell first, buy first, or line both up together, and we walk through each option with you.
The right order depends on your equity, your comfort with a contingent offer, and how quickly the right single level home appears. Options include selling first and renting back from the buyer, writing a contingent offer, or buying first when you have the funds to carry both for a short time. We map out the options before you list.
Yes. The advanced search tool on our site lets you filter by number of stories. You can combine that filter with city, price range, bedroom count, and square footage to narrow to exactly what you are looking for.
Tell us the cities, price range and features you want, and we will send you every one story home that fits, including the remodels worth seeing. If you have a home to sell first, we will value it and plan the timing so both moves line up.
Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of . This information is for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing. Display of MLS data is usually deemed reliable but is NOT guaranteed accurate by the MLS. Buyers are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information and should investigate the data themselves or retain appropriate professionals. Information from sources other than the Listing Agent may have been included in the MLS data. Unless otherwise specified in writing, Broker/Agent has not and will not verify any information obtained from other sources. The Broker/Agent providing the information contained herein may or may not have been the Listing and/or Selling Agent.
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