By Scott Bergmann, Broker/Owner, Realty ONE Group Authentic | Updated October 2026
Short answer: One level living means the primary bedroom and the laundry are on the main floor, so everyday living happens on one level. In October 2026, the MLS listed about 2,060 homes like this across the Omaha area, and in Omaha they averaged about $460,000.
One Level Living Homes by Area: October 2026
| Area | Homes for sale | Average list price | Share of all homes for sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | about 450 | $460,000 | 23% |
| Elkhorn | about 210 | $658,000 | 54% |
| Papillion | about 210 | $549,000 | 54% |
| Gretna | about 160 | $550,000 | 68% |
| Bennington | about 130 | $480,000 | 47% |
| Bellevue | about 75 | $395,000 | 28% |
| Blair | 36 | $439,000 | 47% |
| Fremont | 40 | $400,000 | 31% |
| Lincoln | about 670 | $510,000 | 46% |
| Millard (school district) | about 80 | $532,000 | 21% |
Source: Great Plains MLS listings on homesearchNE.com, active and pending single family homes and condos, October 2026. Numbers change daily.
What is considered one level living?
One level living means the rooms you use every day are on one floor. On homesearchNE.com, it means a ranch-style home where the MLS lists both the primary bedroom and the laundry room on the main floor. Many of these homes also have a basement for guests, storage or a rec room.
Is a ranch home the same as one level living?
Not always. A ranch is a one-story style, but some ranches put the laundry in the basement. In October 2026, about 67% of the ranch homes for sale in Omaha had both the primary bedroom and the laundry on the main floor, based on MLS data.
Do one level living homes have basements?
Most do in the Omaha area. In October 2026, about 360 of the 450 one level living homes for sale in Omaha had a basement, based on MLS data.
Are one story homes more expensive in Omaha?
In October 2026, one level living homes in Omaha averaged about $460,000 in list price, compared with about $373,000 for all Omaha homes for sale, based on MLS data. Size, age and location vary a lot, so compare similar homes.
How many one level living homes are for sale near Omaha?
Across the areas in the table above, the MLS listed about 2,060 one level living homes for sale or pending in October 2026. Click an area to see them, newest first.
What should I look for in a single level home?
Check that the entry, primary bedroom, bathroom and laundry are all on the main floor, count the steps from the garage and front door into the house, and confirm doorway and hallway widths if they matter to you. Each listing on our pages shows the main floor details from the MLS.
Browse One Level Living Homes
- One level living: Omaha, Elkhorn, Papillion, Gretna, Bennington, Bellevue, Blair, Fremont, Lincoln, Millard
- Primary bedroom on the main floor: Omaha, Elkhorn, Papillion, Gretna, Bennington, Bellevue, Blair, Fremont, Ralston
- Main floor laundry: Omaha, Elkhorn, Papillion, Gretna, Bennington, Bellevue, Blair, Fremont, Ralston
Have a question about a specific home? Call Scott Bergmann and the Realty ONE Group Authentic team at (402) 207-9636.