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Horse Properties for Sale in Apple Valley, Utah
Apple Valley is one of the few spots in Washington County where you can still buy meaningful acreage, keep horses on your own ground, and ride out the back gate onto BLM and SITLA land. The town sits at roughly 5,000 feet on the Smithsonian Butte road between Hurricane and the east entrance to Zion, which means cooler summers than St. George (highs typically 8-12 degrees lower), light winters, and the kind of open-sky setting that draws people running from California and Wasatch Front traffic. Most horse properties here run from 1 to 10+ acres, with a mix of older manufactured homes on raw pasture, newer custom builds with barns and covered arenas, and bare parcels ready for a buyer's own setup.
The practical realities matter: water rights, well depth, and shares in the Apple Valley culinary system vary lot by lot, and zoning under the Town of Apple Valley dictates how many head you can run per acre. Power is on-grid in most established areas, but some outlying parcels are solar or off-grid. Feed and vet services are handled out of Hurricane and St. George, and the Dixie Center hosts regional shows about 35 minutes away. Trail access toward Gooseberry Mesa, Canaan Mountain, and the Hurricane Cliffs is part of the daily draw. Browse the active horse property listings below to see what's currently on the market, and reach out if you'd like help vetting water rights or zoning on a specific parcel.
June 2026 · Apple Valley market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Apple Valley right now.
Median sale
$355,000
1 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
132 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
94.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
6
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About horse properties in Apple Valley.
How much land do I need for a horse in Apple Valley? ▾
Apple Valley's zoning generally allows horses on parcels of one acre or more, with most working horse setups sitting on 2 to 5 acres. Town code ties animal counts to acreage, so a 5-acre parcel can typically support a small string of horses plus outbuildings. Confirm the specific lot's zoning (A-1, RR-1, etc.) with Apple Valley Town offices before writing an offer.
Is water a concern for horse properties here? ▾
Yes — this is high desert and water is the single biggest due-diligence item. Most properties run on private wells or shares in a local water system, and irrigation water is not guaranteed the way it is in Wasatch Front farm towns. Ask for well logs, water rights documentation, and recent flow tests before closing.
What riding access do owners actually get? ▾
Apple Valley sits right next to Zion's east side and the Canaan Mountain Wilderness, with BLM and SITLA ground in nearly every direction. Many owners ride directly from their property onto dirt roads and trails that connect toward Gooseberry Mesa, Smithsonian Butte, and the Hurricane Cliffs. Trailering to Zion trailheads is a 20-30 minute drive.
What do horse properties in Apple Valley typically cost? ▾
Bare horse-ready acreage tends to run roughly $80K-$200K depending on size and water, while built-out properties with a home, barn, and arena generally sit in the $600K-$1.2M range. Custom estates on 10+ acres with covered arenas push higher. Inventory is thin, so pricing varies more than in larger markets.
How far is Apple Valley from vet, feed, and farrier services? ▾
Hurricane and La Verkin (15-20 minutes) cover most feed, tack, and large-animal vet needs, and St. George (about 35 minutes) adds equine specialists and the Dixie Center for shows. Local farriers serve the Apple Valley/Big Plains area regularly. Hay is typically sourced from growers in Hurricane Valley and Cedar Valley.
What's the climate like for keeping horses year-round? ▾
Elevation here is around 5,000 feet, so summers are hot but noticeably cooler than St. George, and winters bring light snow that usually melts within a day or two. Horses can live out year-round with basic shelter, and the dry air keeps thrush and respiratory issues low. Summer afternoon shade and reliable water are the two things to plan for.