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 Traditional Colonial home featuring beige horizontal siding, stone foundation accents, black shutters, and a welcoming front porch with columns.

    Plan 17-1461 – Puget Sound House | Traditional Colonial – 4-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,056 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Modern Farmhouse style home featuring white siding, dark shutters, shingle accents, and stone wainscoting with a two-car garage

    Plan 17-1334 – Auburn Springs Retreat | Modern Farmhouse – 4-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,528 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Colonial Traditional style two-story home featuring white siding, dark shutters, and stone accent facade

    Plan 16-1301 – Auburn Glen Lodge | Colonial – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,146 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of Modern Farmhouse style home with white board and batten siding, brick accents, and gable roofline

    Plan 15-1526 – Oak Point Pavilion | Modern Farmhouse – 4-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 560 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Traditional Colonial style home featuring beige horizontal lap siding, shingle accents, dark shutters, and a symmetrical façade with double gables.

    Plan 15-1525 – The District | Traditional Colonial – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,212 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of a Traditional Colonial style home featuring a balanced mix of horizontal siding and stone veneer, two-story design, and classic symmetry with black shutters.

    Plan 15-1171C – Pine Meadow Farm | Traditional Colonial – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,354 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of a Traditional Colonial style house with brick base, board and batten upper siding, and a two-car garage under a steep gable roof.

    Plan 14-1673 – Cypress Brook Cottage | Traditional Colonial – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,869 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of a Traditional Colonial and New American style home featuring a mix of stone and horizontal lap siding with black shutters and a covered front porch

    Plan 14-1185 – Missoula Craftsman | Traditional Colonial – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,354 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Traditional Colonial Revival style home featuring gray siding, red shutters, gable rooflines, and a two-car garage

    Plan 13-1904 – Delaware Inlet | Traditional – 4-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,798 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of a Modern Farmhouse style home with stone base, horizontal and shake siding, gabled roofline, and a covered porch with single-car garage

    Plan 13-1825 – Aster Brook Homestead | Modern Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 3,866 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of a Modern Farmhouse Cottage with board and batten siding, stone accents, gabled rooflines, and warm evening lighting

    Plan 13-1484 – Juniper Shores Retreat | Modern Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,587 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Traditional Colonial two-story house with gray horizontal siding, white trim, and double garage

    Plan 12-2967 – Beechwood Valley Estate | Traditional Colonial – 4-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,224 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a two-story Traditional New American style house featuring beige horizontal lap siding, stone porch base, black shutters, and dual garage doors.

    Plan 12-2894 – Cypress Creek Cabin | Traditional – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,600 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Traditional Colonial style home featuring a brick first floor, lap siding upper level, and double garage with symmetrical design.

    Plan 12-2890 – Focus House | Traditional Colonial – 4-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 3,146 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of a Modern Farmhouse style home with board and batten siding, stone accents, and a two-car garage featuring a symmetrical gable design and dark roof shingles

    Plan 12-2848 – Aster Woods Chalet | Modern Farmhouse – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,354 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Traditional Colonial home with light siding, stone accents, and dark shutters, featuring a symmetrical two-story design with gable roof and two-car garage.

    Plan 12-2507 – Auburn Brook Haven | Traditional Colonial – 4-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,353 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of a Traditional Suburban two-story home featuring board and batten, horizontal lap siding, and stone accents with a front-entry garage

    Plan 12-2467 – Washington Pines | Traditional Suburban – 4-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,845 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Traditional Colonial style two-story home featuring beige horizontal siding, dark shutters, and a front-entry garage.

    Plan 12-2277 – Laurel Valley Homestead | Traditional Colonial – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,759 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a two-story Traditional Colonial home featuring navy horizontal siding, white trim, brown shutters, and a two-car garage.

    Plan 12-2155 – Yew Tree Cove | Traditional Colonial – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,766 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of a Traditional Ranch style home featuring stone and horizontal siding, gabled rooflines, and teal shutters for charming curb appeal

    Plan 11-2060 – Willow Bluff Cabin | Traditional Ranch – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 3,258 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Modern Farmhouse with board and batten siding, stone base, black trim windows, and a covered front porch entry

    Plan 11-1737 – Aster Orchard Estate | Modern Farmhouse – 4-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 2,895 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Traditional Colonial style home featuring stone and horizontal siding, black shutters, and a double garage

    Plan 11-1436 – Auburn Bend Place | Traditional Colonial – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,798 SF – House plan details

  • Front elevation of a Traditional Colonial style two-story home with horizontal siding, stone accents, and dark shutters

    Plan 11-1411B – Harpeth Farmhouse | Traditional Colonial – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,798 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of a Traditional Colonial style home featuring a balanced facade, horizontal siding with stone accents, black shutters, and a single-car garage.

    Plan 11-1101 – Chelsea Walk | Traditional Colonial – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,524 SF – House plan details

  • Front view of a Traditional Colonial style home featuring beige horizontal siding, red shutters, and a single-car garage with a covered porch entry

    Plan 11-1077 – Farmdale Cottage | Traditional Colonial – 3-Bed, 2.5-Bath, 1,782 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.