DFW single-story homes

Matched on the MLS Levels field: every home here is recorded as exactly one story. Story-and-a-half and split-level homes are excluded. Results span the full DFW coverage area. The count below is matching on-market listings, which includes active, under-contract, coming-soon, and pending homes.

The case for one story in Texas

Single-story homes stay in demand here for good reasons: no stairs for aging knees or young kids, simpler maintenance, and one HVAC zone doing predictable work. This search matches the MLS Levels field exactly, so story-and-a-half plans and split-levels do not sneak in.

One story spreads the same square footage wider across the lot, so compare lot sizes when you compare prices. A 2,400 square foot single-story often sits on a larger lot than its two-story neighbor, which can mean more yard and more roof. Roof area is worth noting in hail country, since replacement cost scales with it.

If accessibility drives the search, look past the story count: door widths, a zero-step entry, and a walk-in shower matter as much as the floor plan. The listing photos usually answer these faster than the data sheet.

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Questions buyers ask

What exactly counts as single-story here?

The MLS Levels field must say exactly one story. Plans recorded as one and one half stories, two stories, or split-level are excluded, which keeps bonus-room-over-the-garage plans out of these results.

Are these all smaller homes?

No. North Texas builders put up large one-story plans, especially on wider suburban and acreage lots. Use the size filter if you want a minimum square footage.

Why does single-story sometimes cost more per square foot?

One story needs more foundation and more roof for the same living area, so build cost per square foot runs higher. Strong demand from buyers who specifically want one story adds to that.