Single-Level Homes in Boise and the Treasure Valley
Guides, market data and checklists for buying or selling a one-story home in Ada and Canyon counties, from Dave Carney with Sweet Group Realty.
Single-level homes are a big share of what sells in the Treasure Valley, and they sell fast. In October 2026 they were 55% of home sales in Ada and Canyon counties, sold in a median of 17 days, and brought $290 per square foot, compared with $250 for two-story homes.
Ada and Canyon County MLS sales closed October 1 to 31, 2026. True single-level means the MLS level field reads Single. Updated November 2, 2026.
Single-Level Home Guides for the Treasure Valley
What Makes a True Single-Level Home
How to tell a true one-story home from one with a bonus room, basement or steps, plus a walkthrough checklist.
Read the guideBuying a Single-Level Home in the Treasure Valley
How to search, what to compare, and how to write a strong offer when single-level homes move fast.
Read the guideSelling Your Two-Story to Move to One Level
Timing the sale and the purchase, rent-backs, bridge financing and avoiding two moves.
Read the guideWhere Single-Level Homes Are, City by City
Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Kuna, Caldwell, Star, Eagle and Middleton compared.
Read the guideNew Construction Single-Level Homes
Which builders offer one-story plans and what to check before you visit a model.
Read the guide55+ and Active-Adult Communities
The options in the Treasure Valley and how their rules and HOAs work.
Read the guideSingle-Level Home Calculators and Alerts
Sell-and-Buy Planner
Estimate what your current home will net and whether selling first or buying first costs less.
Open the toolPayment and Rate Buydown Calculator
See your monthly payment and what a seller credit does as a price cut or a rate buydown.
Open the toolNew Single-Level Listings by Email
Pick your cities, price and must-haves, and get new true single-level homes as they list.
Open the toolDave Carney and Single-Level Homes
Dave Carney is a real estate agent with Sweet Group Realty in Boise, Idaho, helping buyers and sellers across the Treasure Valley, with a specialty in single-level homes. He works directly with every client, from the first call to closing.
He helps buyers find a true one-story home that fits why they want one, and helps owners sell the home they're moving from with the timing of both sides lined up.
People want one level for very different reasons. Some want less upkeep, some want no stairs, some just like how it lives. Knowing your reason tells us which details matter for you and which ones don't. That's what saves you from touring the wrong homes.
Single-Level Home Questions
What is a true single-level home?
A true single-level home has all of its living space on one floor, with no upstairs bonus room and no basement. In the local MLS these homes are listed with a level of Single. Homes listed as Single with an upstairs bonus room or Single with below grade space have stairs to part of the house.
Are single-level homes in demand in Boise and the Treasure Valley?
Yes. In October 2026, true single-level homes were 55% of home sales in Ada and Canyon counties but only 45% of homes for sale. They sold in a median of 17 days, compared with 28 days for two-story homes.
Who can help me find a single-level home in Boise or Meridian?
Dave Carney, a real estate agent with Sweet Group Realty, specializes in single-level homes across the Treasure Valley. He screens listings for the details that decide whether a home truly lives on one level, and he works directly with every client from the first call to closing.
Can I sell my two-story home and buy a single-level home at the same time?
Yes. Common approaches include selling first with a rent-back so you can stay in the home after closing, or buying first with bridge financing from your lender. Dave lays out the options and coordinates both transactions.