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Horse Properties for Sale in Arcadia, Utah
Arcadia is a small agricultural pocket of Duchesne County, tucked between Roosevelt and Mountain Home on the south slope of the Uinta Mountains. It has always been horse and hay country — irrigated pasture, ditch-fed alfalfa fields, and parcels that range from a couple of acres up to working ranches well past 40. Buyers shopping horse properties here are usually trading proximity to the Wasatch Front for real acreage, water rights, and the kind of riding access that's hard to replicate closer to Salt Lake. The Uintas sit right above you, with trailheads at Yellowstone, Swift Creek, and Moon Lake all within an easy trailer haul.
What separates a usable Arcadia horse property from a parcel that just happens to have a fence is water, soil, and infrastructure. Look for documented water shares (Moon Lake Water Users is the common one), cross-fencing that's actually intact, a barn or loafing shed sized for the climate, and pasture that's been rotated rather than grazed flat. Winters get cold — frozen troughs and snow load on outbuildings are real considerations — and summer irrigation is what keeps feed costs manageable. Prices here generally undercut Heber, Oakley, or Erda for comparable acreage, which is why the area draws buyers who want a working setup without paying Wasatch Back premiums. Browse the active Arcadia horse property listings below to see what's currently on the market.
October 2025 · Arcadia market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Arcadia right now.
Median sale
$310,000
1 closed in October 2025
Median DOM
62 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
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Common questions
About horse properties in Arcadia.
What qualifies a property as a horse property in Arcadia? ▾
Most listings tagged as horse properties in Arcadia sit on at least one irrigated acre, have water rights or shares attached, and include some combination of fencing, a barn or loafing shed, and a tack or feed area. Duchesne County zoning is generally friendly to livestock, but always confirm the specific zoning designation and any CC&Rs before writing an offer.
Do Arcadia horse properties usually come with water shares? ▾
Many do, and water is the single biggest variable in price. Shares from the Moon Lake Water Users Association or local ditch companies are common, and acreage with reliable irrigation runs at a meaningful premium over dry land. Ask the listing agent for share counts and delivery schedules in writing.
How is the climate for keeping horses year-round in Arcadia? ▾
Arcadia sits in the Uinta Basin around 5,500 feet, so summers are dry and warm with cool nights, and winters bring real cold — single digits and snow are routine from December through February. Buyers should plan for heated waterers, windbreaks, and a covered hay storage setup.
How far is Arcadia from vets, feed stores, and trailering routes? ▾
Roosevelt and Duchesne are both within a 15–25 minute drive and cover most large-animal vet, farrier, and feed needs. Trailering to the Uintas for backcountry riding is short, and US-40 gives you a straight shot toward Heber and the Wasatch Front when you need bigger facilities or shows.
What price range should I expect for horse property here? ▾
Smaller 1–5 acre setups with a modest home and basic fencing tend to land in the mid-$400Ks to high-$600Ks, while larger irrigated parcels with newer barns, arenas, or 10+ acres can push past $1M. Condition of outbuildings and water rights move the needle more than square footage of the house.
Are arenas, round pens, or indoor riding facilities common on Arcadia listings? ▾
Outdoor arenas and round pens show up fairly often on properties of three acres or more. Indoor arenas are less common and usually appear on higher-end ranch listings. Filter the active inventory below and check the photos and feature list to see what's currently available.