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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Daniel, Utah
Daniel sits just south of Heber City in the Heber Valley, tucked between the Wasatch Back and the Uinta foothills at roughly 5,500 feet. The town was built on agriculture — hay fields, horse pastures, and small cattle operations — and the zoning still reflects that. Most parcels run from 1 acre up to 20+ acres, with a meaningful share of properties carrying irrigation shares through the Daniel Irrigation Company. That water right is often what separates a usable horse property from a dry lot, and it's the first thing serious acreage buyers ask about here. Expect cold winters (Heber Valley regularly drops below zero in January), short growing seasons, and summer evenings that cool off fast thanks to elevation.
Buyer demand in Daniel comes from three directions: Park City families priced out of Summit County who want land within 20 minutes of Main Street, Utah County professionals commuting over Provo Canyon, and second-home owners drawn to Jordanelle and Deer Creek reservoirs nearby. Acreage homes here typically range from the high $1Ms for older farmhouses on 2-5 acres to $4M+ for newer custom builds on 10+ acres with mountain views toward Mount Timpanogos and the Uintas. Lot lines, water shares, fencing condition, and outbuildings (barns, indoor arenas, shops) drive price more than square footage does. Browse the active acreage listings below to see what's currently available, and check the lot size and water rights detail on each one before scheduling a showing.
May 2026 · Daniel market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Daniel right now.
Median sale
$2,100,000
1 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
7 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
11
active + pending
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in Daniel.
What's the minimum lot size in Daniel? ▾
Daniel's zoning is primarily RA-1 and RA-5, meaning most residential parcels are at least 1 acre, with large portions of town zoned for 5-acre minimums. There are a few legacy subdivisions with smaller lots, but the character of the town is intentionally rural and the planning commission has resisted higher-density development.
Do acreage properties in Daniel come with water rights? ▾
Many do, but not all. Irrigation shares through Daniel Irrigation Company or Wasatch County water rights are tracked separately from the deed and need to be verified during due diligence. A 5-acre property with no irrigation shares is essentially a dry lot — fine for a house and a few horses on hay, but not enough to keep pasture green through July and August.
Can I keep horses or livestock on Daniel acreage? ▾
Yes. Horses, cattle, chickens, and small livestock are standard uses under the rural-residential zoning. The general rule of thumb in Wasatch County is one horse per acre of irrigated pasture, though that varies with how you manage feed and turnout. Confirm setbacks for barns and arenas with the county before building.
How does Daniel compare to Midway or Charleston for acreage? ▾
Midway tends to be more built-up and tourist-oriented with Swiss-themed architecture and smaller lots closer to town. Charleston sits near Deer Creek with similar rural zoning but lower elevation. Daniel generally offers the largest contiguous parcels in the valley and the strongest agricultural character, which is why it commands a premium for true horse properties.
What's the commute from Daniel to Park City or Salt Lake? ▾
Park City Main Street is about 20-25 minutes via US-40 and Jordanelle. Salt Lake City runs roughly 50-60 minutes via Parley's Canyon, or 60-70 minutes via Provo Canyon depending on weather. The Provo Canyon route (US-189) gets dicey in winter storms, so most Daniel residents heading to SLC use Parley's.
Are there protective covenants or HOAs on Daniel acreage? ▾
It varies parcel by parcel. Older agricultural land typically has no HOA, while newer subdivisions like Daniels Summit-area developments or gated equestrian communities have CC&Rs covering architectural standards, outbuilding placement, and livestock limits. Always pull the recorded covenants before assuming you can put up a metal shop or a second dwelling.