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Horse Properties for Sale in Cedar City, Utah
Cedar City sits at the south end of Cedar Valley at roughly 5,800 feet, which makes it one of the more practical spots in Utah to keep horses on your own land. The growing season is long enough for irrigated pasture from late May into October, winters are real but manageable, and BLM and Forest Service land starts just minutes from town — Three Peaks to the west and the Markagunt Plateau to the east both offer hundreds of miles of riding without needing a long trailer haul. Most horse properties on the market here are clustered in Enoch, the New Harmony foothills, Kanarraville, and the rural pockets along Midvalley Road and Cross Hollow, where parcels of 2 to 20 acres with water shares and barns come up regularly.
What matters most when shopping horse acreage around Cedar is water. Cedar Valley is a critical groundwater management area, so irrigation shares, well permits, and culinary connections vary parcel by parcel and directly affect what you can run on the land. Zoning also shifts quickly between Iron County A-1 (livestock-friendly) and HOA subdivisions that quietly ban hooved animals, so the details on each listing matter. Fencing condition, shelter, arena footing, and proximity to Cross Hollows Equestrian Park and the Iron County Fairgrounds are the other things experienced buyers weigh. Browse the active horse properties below to see what's currently on the market, and reach out when you want help reading the water rights on a specific parcel.
May 2026 · Cedar City market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Cedar City right now.
Median sale
$510,000
45 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
38 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
370
active + pending
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Common questions
About horse properties in Cedar City.
Where are the main horse property areas around Cedar City? ▾
Enoch is the largest concentration, with 1-5 acre parcels and many homes already set up with barns and pipe corrals. New Harmony, Kanarraville, Summit, and Paragonah offer larger acreage with pasture potential, and the Three Peaks area west of town has newer rural subdivisions that permit horses. Inside city limits, horse zoning is limited but exists in a few legacy pockets.
How much land do I need to keep horses in Iron County? ▾
Iron County zoning generally allows one horse per half acre in most rural residential zones, though specific overlays vary. Enoch and Cedar City have their own ordinances, so confirm with the planning department before you write an offer. Most buyers target at least 2 acres so they have room for a small arena, turnout, and hay storage without overgrazing.
Do horse properties here come with water rights or irrigation shares? ▾
Many do, but not all. Properties in Enoch often include shares in Enoch Irrigation; New Harmony and Kanarraville parcels may carry shares from local canal companies; and some Cedar Valley properties rely on private wells with stockwater rights. Always ask for a copy of the water right or share certificate and verify the point of diversion and acre-feet allotted.
Is the climate workable for year-round horse keeping? ▾
Yes, though winters are real. Cedar City averages around 40-50 inches of snow annually and overnight lows in January often drop into the teens, so heated waterers and a windbreak or three-sided shelter are standard. Summers are dry and mild compared to southern Utah, which keeps fly pressure manageable and pastures productive into early fall.
What trail access do horse owners have nearby? ▾
Three Peaks Recreation Area west of town has miles of BLM trails open to equestrians, and the Parowan Front and Right Hand Canyon offer climbing terrain into the Markagunt. Cedar Breaks and the Dixie National Forest are roughly 30-45 minutes by trailer for higher-elevation summer rides. Most serious horse buyers prioritize properties within a 15-minute haul of these access points.
What should I budget beyond the purchase price? ▾
Plan for fencing upgrades (no-climb or pipe is the local standard, since barbed wire is being phased out on most newer properties), a frost-free hydrant or two, shelter construction if none exists, and hay storage. Local grass hay typically runs $200-$280 a ton out of the field, and farrier and large-animal vet service are readily available in Cedar City and Parowan.