One Story House Plans – Easy, Efficient Single-Level Designs for Comfortable Living

Explore one story home plans with open layouts, accessible flow, flexible rooms, and everyday convenience for families, retirees, builders, and homeowners.

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  • Front view of a modern contemporary two-story home featuring a sleek stucco and stone exterior, flat rooflines, and dark window frames for a stylish urban appeal

    Plan 13-1730 – HomelyNook | Modern Contemporary – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,433 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of a Modern Farmhouse style home featuring white board and batten siding, stone detailing, and dark metal roof accents

    Plan 13-1586 – Act Retreat | Modern Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,663 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of a Traditional Ranch style house featuring horizontal siding, brick foundation, and a welcoming covered porch with railings

    Plan 12-2989 – Opulent Abodes | Traditional Ranch – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,067 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of a Traditional Craftsman style home featuring gray lap and shingle siding, brick base columns, and a welcoming front porch with white trim details.

    Plan 12-2802 – Fern Hill Residence | Traditional Craftsman – 4-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,470 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of a Cape Cod style home featuring blue horizontal lap siding, yellow shutters, a steep gable roof, and a covered front porch entry.

    Plan 12-2388 – Pecan Brook Manor | Cape Cod – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,721 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of Georgian Colonial style brick townhome with symmetrical windows, colorful shutters, and classic entryways under a gabled roof

    Plan 12-2220 – Louisiana Creole | 5 Unit Townhome – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,942 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation view of a Traditional Colonial Revival townhouse row featuring symmetrical façades, board and batten, lap siding, and stone accents under gabled roofs

    Plan 12-2199 – Auburn Heights Lodge | Traditional Townhome – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,476 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of a Craftsman Traditional Cottage home showcasing stone accents, shingle and lap siding, and a welcoming covered front porch

    Plan 12-1100 – Dakota Badlands | Craftsman – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 3,014 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of a Traditional French Country style house featuring a brick exterior, arched porch columns, and board and batten gable accents

    Plan 12-1076 – Aster River Farmhouse | Traditional – 3-Bed, 3-Bath, 2,871 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of Traditional Craftsman home showcasing stone base, shingle and siding accents, and double front gables with covered porch

    Plan 11-2014 – Aster Springs Estate | Traditional Craftsman – 4-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,185 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Tudor Revival style home featuring brick exterior, steep gable roof, arched front entry, and charming dormer windows

    Plan 11-1996 – Georgia Plateau | Tudor Revival – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,707 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of a Traditional Colonial Craftsman style house featuring stone and horizontal siding, gabled rooflines, and a welcoming front porch entry

    Plan 11-1987 – The Quartz Residence | Traditional – 2-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,804 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of a Dutch Colonial style home featuring stone base, board-and-batten and horizontal siding, dark architectural roof, and classic symmetry

    Plan 11-1955 – Sycamore Run Manor | Dutch Colonial – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,454 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Modern Farmhouse style two-story home featuring horizontal siding, board and batten detailing, and brick accents with double garage and gable rooflines

    Plan 11-1899 – Auburn Heights House | Modern Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,134 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of Craftsman Traditional style home featuring stone veneer, horizontal siding, and shingle accents in gables with covered porch entry

    Plan 11-1826 – Anchorage Estate | Craftsman – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 2,066 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of a Traditional Craftsman style house featuring horizontal siding, shingle accents, and brick wainscoting under a steep gable roof

    Plan 11-1700 – HomeHavenSpace | Traditional – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,475 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Traditional Colonial style house featuring stone and horizontal siding, wood shutters, and symmetrical windows for classic curb appeal

    Plan 11-1699 – Laurel Run Chalet | Traditional Colonial – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,342 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of a Traditional Colonial style home featuring horizontal lap siding, stone accents, symmetrical windows, and a two-car garage

    Plan 11-1690SJP – Auburn Glen Farm | Traditional Colonial – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,690 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Traditional Craftsman style home featuring stone accents, shake siding, and a two-car garage beneath a steep gable roof

    Plan 11-1524 – Venue Manor | Traditional Craftsman – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,257 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Traditional Ranch and Modern Farmhouse style home featuring board and batten siding, stone wainscoting, dark shutters, and a gable roof design

    Plan 11-1501 – Auburn Hollow Residence | Modern Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 2,231 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of a Modern Farmhouse featuring board and batten siding, stone accents, and dark trim details with a three-car garage and steep gabled rooflines

    Plan 11-1482 – Aster Pointe Villa | Modern Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,602 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Traditional Colonial style home featuring a balanced façade with horizontal siding, stone accents, and symmetrical window placement.

    Plan 11-1411 – Auburn Ridge Homestead | Traditional Colonial – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,798 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of a New American Transitional style two-story home featuring beige horizontal siding, board and batten gable accents, and partial stone veneer base with black trim and garage doors

    Plan 11-1276 – The Union | New American – 4-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,890 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of a Modern Farmhouse style home featuring horizontal lap siding, stone accents, dark trim windows, and a gable roof design.

    Plan 11-1133 – Auburn Grove Cottage | Modern Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,594 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of a two-story Traditional and New American style home featuring light horizontal siding, dark shutters, and a welcoming covered entry

    Plan 11-1061 – The Queensbrook | Traditional – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,812 SF – House plan details

One Story House Plans

One Story House Plans Designed for Easy Single-Level Living, Open Flow, and Everyday Comfort

One story house plans are ideal for homeowners who want everything on one convenient level. These single-level home designs offer easy movement, practical layouts, open living areas, comfortable bedroom arrangements, and long-term flexibility for families, retirees, builders, and anyone who prefers a home without stairs.

One story modern farmhouse home exterior with board and batten siding

Why Choose One Story House Plans?

A great one story home plan keeps daily living simple, comfortable, and efficient. With no second floor to navigate, these layouts are popular for aging in place, young families, accessible living, open-concept entertaining, and easy indoor-outdoor connection.

Designed Around Convenient Single-Level Living

One story homes make everyday routines easier by placing bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, living areas, garages, and outdoor spaces on the same level. This creates better flow, fewer stairs, simpler maintenance, and a layout that can work for many stages of life.

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Easy Accessibility

Single-level layouts reduce the need for stairs, making the home easier to navigate for children, guests, retirees, and multigenerational households.

2

Open Everyday Flow

One story designs often feature connected kitchens, dining rooms, and great rooms that support family time, entertaining, and flexible furniture layouts.

3

Indoor-Outdoor Living

Covered porches, patios, decks, and rear-facing living areas are easy to connect from the main level for relaxing, grilling, and entertaining.

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Long-Term Comfort

One story homes are popular for forever homes, retirement living, family residences, rental properties, and builder-friendly residential projects.

Premium Plan Features Included With Every Design

Every one story home design includes CAD files and PDFs for maximum flexibility. Each plan package also includes valuable extras that make your purchase more complete, easier to adapt, and more cost-effective for construction.

CAD & PDF Files

Your plan package includes editable CAD files and printable PDFs, giving you flexibility when working with builders, engineers, designers, or local permitting offices.

Unlimited Builds

Build the same plan more than once without paying a new license fee for every project. This is especially valuable for builders, developers, and investors.

Engineering Included

Structural engineering is included to help your single-level residential plan set meet modern building expectations and support a smoother path toward construction.

These extras can save you thousands compared to competitors who charge separately for CAD files, additional builds, foundation changes, or engineering.

Learn more about our included CAD files, unlimited-build license, free foundation modifications, and structural engineering.

Perfect for Families, Retirees, Builders, and Long-Term Homeowners

One story house plans work for a wide range of residential needs. Whether you are building your first home, downsizing, planning a retirement-friendly layout, creating a rental property, or developing multiple lots, these designs offer practical comfort with broad appeal.

  • Families with children can enjoy easy bedroom access, connected living spaces, and fewer stairs throughout daily routines.
  • Retirees and downsizers can choose comfortable single-level layouts that support aging in place and simpler maintenance.
  • Builders and developers can use repeatable, market-friendly designs with editable CAD files and unlimited build rights.
  • Long-term homeowners can benefit from flexible rooms, open living areas, outdoor access, and layouts that adapt over time.

Because every plan includes an unlimited-build license, builders and investors can reuse a favorite one story house plan across multiple lots without buying the same plan again.

Popular One Story Home Styles Customers Love

One story homes can take many forms. Some homeowners prefer ranch convenience, others want farmhouse charm, craftsman warmth, modern curb appeal, or compact layouts that make every square foot count.

Ranch House Plans

Classic single-level living with practical room flow, accessible layouts, and timeless neighborhood appeal.

Farmhouse Plans

Relaxed curb appeal, welcoming porches, family-friendly kitchens, and warm everyday living spaces.

Modern House Plans

Clean lines, open layouts, efficient spaces, and contemporary curb appeal for today’s homeowner.

Modern Craftsman Plans

Classic residential character with updated single-level layouts, covered entries, and inviting family spaces.

2 Bedroom Plans

Efficient homes for smaller households, guest cottages, rental properties, and downsizing projects.

All-Inclusive Benefits That Set Us Apart

A one story home is a major investment, so the plan package should be complete, flexible, and easy to use. Our included benefits help homeowners, builders, and investors get more value from every purchase.

Feature Included With Our One Story House Plans?
Unlimited builds Yes — included
CAD and PDF files Yes — included
Structural engineering Yes — included
Free foundation changes Yes — included
Preview all sheets before purchase Yes — included

Our pricing is lower than all major competitors, and our plan sets are more complete. You can see every sheet before buying, so there is no guesswork about what is included.

Build a One Story Home With More Comfort, Flexibility, and Value

Whether you are planning a forever home, a retirement-friendly residence, a family house, a rental property, or a repeatable builder project, one story house plans with CAD files, structural engineering, free foundation changes, and unlimited build rights give you more control from the start.

Frequently Asked Questions About One Story House Plans

What is a one story house plan?

A one story house plan is a residential design where the main living areas, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, and common spaces are arranged on one level instead of being split between multiple floors.

Are one story house plans good for aging in place?

Yes. One story homes are popular for aging in place because they reduce the need for stairs and make daily movement easier. Wider halls, accessible bathrooms, and open layouts can make them even more practical.

Are one story homes more expensive to build?

Cost depends on the size, roofline, foundation, materials, and local construction rates. One story homes may require a larger foundation and roof area than a two-story home with the same square footage, but they can offer easier access and simpler daily living.

Can I modify a one story house plan?

Yes. Because CAD files are included, your plan can be modified for layout changes, garage orientation, foundation needs, exterior style adjustments, room sizes, and local building requirements.

What styles are available for one story homes?

One story homes are available in many styles, including ranch, farmhouse, modern farmhouse, craftsman, modern, cottage, traditional, barndominium, and narrow-lot designs.

One Story Home Design Tip

When comparing one story house plans, look beyond square footage. The best single-level design should match your lot, lifestyle, storage needs, bedroom count, garage needs, outdoor living preferences, accessibility needs, and future plans.