Single-level homes are easiest to find in Kuna and Star, where they're 61% of listings, and scarcest in Garden City, Meridian and Boise (31% to 37%). Boise's are mostly older resale homes; most in Star, Middleton and Kuna are new construction. Nampa and Caldwell had the lowest prices, with October 2026 medians near $406,000.
Single-Level Homes in Each Treasure Valley City
| City | Where the one-story homes are | Share of listings | Median sold price | Median days on market | New construction share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuna | New builder plans and a large 55+ community | 61% | $447,800 | 14 | 64% |
| Star | Newer subdivisions and a 55+ community | 61% | $664,600 | 22 | 80% |
| Caldwell | New builder plans and older ranch homes | 51% | $406,000 | 18 | 52% |
| Middleton | Newer subdivisions, some acreage | 50% | $520,000 | 16 | 71% |
| Nampa | Older central neighborhoods and new builder plans | 46% | $407,000 | 19 | 30% |
| Eagle | Older subdivisions, estate lots and a few 55+ pockets | 43% | $1,010,000 | 18 | 56% |
| Boise | The Bench, Southeast Boise, West Boise, Northwest Boise | 37% | $478,000 | 13 | 5% |
| Meridian | 55+ communities and older central subdivisions | 36% | $513,400 | 18 | 35% |
| Garden City | Neighborhoods north of the river and off Glenwood | 31% | $495,000* | 38 | 0% |
Single-level homes only. Sales closed October 1 to 31, 2026; listings active November 2, 2026. *Garden City had 7 single-level sales, a small sample.
For a bigger lot, look at older Boise neighborhoods. For new and low-maintenance, look at Star, Middleton and Kuna. If price matters most, start in Canyon County.
A Closer Look: Northwest Boise and Garden City
Over the 12 months through October 2026, one-story homes in a Northwest Boise and Garden City search area sold at a median of $454,000, about $336 per square foot, in 13 days on market. Two-story and other layouts in the same area sold at a median of $610,000, about $297 per square foot, in 11 days. The one-story homes were smaller, about 1,400 square feet versus 2,200, which is why they cost less overall but more per foot.
What to Expect by Era
- 1950s to 1970s ranch homes: larger lots and solid construction, but plan on updating electrical, plumbing and bathrooms.
- 1980s and 1990s one-story homes: mature trees and fewer surprises than older homes.
- 2015 and newer: easier layouts and modern systems, smaller lots, often an HOA.
The era a neighborhood was built in tells you more about its single-level homes than the city name does.
Your Next Step
Tell Dave the two or three cities you're weighing, and he'll send a side-by-side of what single-level homes are selling for in each.
Questions About Single-Level Homes by City
Which Treasure Valley city has the most single-level homes?
Boise has the most by sheer number because of its older neighborhoods. By share of listings, Kuna and Star lead: in November 2026, 61% of homes for sale in each were single-level.
Where are the newest single-level homes?
Star, Middleton and Kuna. In October 2026, 80% of single-level sales in Star and 71% in Middleton were new construction, compared with 5% in Boise.
Where are single-level homes least expensive?
Nampa and Caldwell, where single-level homes sold for a median of about $406,000 in October 2026. The monthly report has current medians.
Are there single-level homes on acreage near Boise?
Yes, mostly around Middleton, Star, Kuna and rural Canyon County.
How Dave Got These Numbers
City figures come from an export of the Treasure Valley MLS for Ada and Canyon counties: 661 single-level homes that closed October 1 to 31, 2026, and 1,446 single-level listings active on November 2, 2026. Single-level means the MLS level field reads Single. Starting with the November update, city figures use a rolling three-month window so smaller cities have enough sales. The Northwest Boise and Garden City figures cover 159 closed sales over $150,000 from November 2025 to October 2026. Figures are medians. MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.