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 Craftsman and New American style two-story house featuring board and batten siding, stone wainscoting, and a welcoming covered front porch with double garage.

    Plan 20-1058 – Ohio Plateau | Craftsman – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 3,014 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Traditional Ranch style home featuring a blend of horizontal siding, board and batten, and stone wainscoting with a two-car garage

    Plan 19-2357 – Aster Crest Homestead | Traditional Ranch – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,536 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Cape Cod Cottage featuring navy blue horizontal siding, red-trimmed windows, and a steep roofline surrounded by trees.

    Plan 19-2296 – Miller Ridge | Cape Cod – 4-Bed, 3-Bath, 2,812 SF – House plan details

  • Plan  19-2015 – Aster Brook Estate |  Modern Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,936 SF - Mushroom Taupe, AI-generated exterior concept

    Plan 19-2015 – Aster Brook Estate | Modern Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,936 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Classical Southern Farmhouse with lap siding, wide porch, brick chimney, and traditional symmetrical façade

    Plan 19-1893 – The Perry Manor | Classical Southern – 2-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,448 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Traditional Ranch style home featuring vinyl siding, shingle gable accents, black shutters, and a two-car garage

    Plan 19-1460 – The Bell House | Traditional Ranch – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,433 SF – House plan details

  • Rear elevation of a Contemporary Mountain style home featuring board-and-batten siding, horizontal siding, stone columns, brick accents, and a metal roof

    Plan 19-1382 – Aster Willow Cottage | Contemporary Pool Guest House – 4-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,184 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Traditional Ranch home featuring stone accents, horizontal siding, and a welcoming covered porch

    Plan 18-2248 – The Carter Cottage | Traditional Ranch – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 2,523 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Traditional Craftsman New American style home featuring board and batten, lap siding, and stone accents

    Plan 18-2150 – Aster Point Farm | Traditional Craftsman – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,598 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of a Traditional Ranch style house with Colonial influence, featuring a full brick exterior and inviting front porch.

    Plan 18-1998 – Georgia Piedmont | Traditional Ranch – 2-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,440 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Traditional Colonial style two-story house featuring horizontal siding, stone accents, board-and-batten gables, and a welcoming covered entry.

    Plan 18-1975 – Auburn Bend Retreat | Traditional Colonial – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 2,123 SF – House plan details

  • Plan  18-1869 – Aster Point Place |  Traditional Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,963 SF - Warm Charcoal, AI-generated exterior concept

    Plan 18-1869 – Aster Point Place | Traditional Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,963 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Traditional Ranch style home featuring stone accents, horizontal lap siding, gabled rooflines, and a welcoming covered porch entry

    Plan 18-1699 – Aster Meadow Place | Traditional Ranch – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,757 SF – House plan details

  • Plan  18-1241 – Auburn Creek Estate  | Modern Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 2,262 SF - Warm Charcoal, AI-generated exterior concept

    Plan 18-1241 – Auburn Creek Estate | Modern Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 2,262 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Craftsman Ranch style home featuring horizontal lap siding, shingle gables, covered porch, and a two-car garage

    Plan 18-1038 – Auburn Oak Place | Craftsman Ranch – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,798 SF – House plan details

  • Plan  18-1010 – Bennett Lodge |  Modern Farmhouse – 2-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,806 SF - Warm Charcoal, AI-generated exterior concept

    Plan 18-1010 – Bennett Lodge | Modern Farmhouse – 2-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,806 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Low Country Cottage style home with horizontal siding, raised foundation, metal roof, and inviting front porch

    Plan 17-2149 – Pennsylvania River | Low Country – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,565 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Coastal Farmhouse with metal roof, double stacked porches, and horizontal siding with board-and-batten accents

    Plan 17-1845 – Illinois Plateau | Coastal Farmhouse – 4-Bed, 3.5-Bath, 2,201 SF – House plan details

  • Plan  17-1295 – The Garcia House |  Modern Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 2,021 SF - Warm Charcoal, AI-generated exterior concept

    Plan 17-1295 – The Garcia House | Modern Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 2,021 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Traditional Cottage style home featuring horizontal siding, brick porch columns, gabled dormer, and a welcoming covered front porch

    Plan 17-1050 – Williams Estate | Traditional Cottage – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,161 SF – House plan details

  • Plan  17-1040 – Aster Crossing Retreat  | Cape Cod – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,936 SF - Warm Charcoal, AI-generated exterior concept

    Plan 17-1040 – Aster Crossing Retreat | Cape Cod – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,936 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of Colonial Revival home with white lap siding, brick foundation, black shutters, and full-width covered front porch

    Plan 16-1848 – Auburn Creek Place | Colonial Revival – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,008 SF – House plan details

  • Plan  16-1730 – The Powell Cottage |  Modern Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,730 SF - Warm Charcoal, AI-generated exterior concept

    Plan 16-1730 – The Powell Cottage | Modern Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,730 SF – House plan details

  • Front exterior view of a Traditional Suburban Craftsman style home featuring stone accents, shake siding, and a symmetrical gable roof

    Plan 16-1693 – The Jenkins Estate | Traditional – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,451 SF – House plan details

  • Plan  16-1692 – Chestnuts |  Traditional Cottage – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,751 SF - Mushroom Taupe, AI-generated exterior concept

    Plan 16-1692 – Chestnuts | Traditional Cottage – 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 1,751 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.

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Open Everyday Flow

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.