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Horse Properties for Sale in Ivins, Utah
Ivins sits on the west side of the St. George metro, tucked under the red cliffs of Snow Canyon State Park, and it's one of the few Washington County towns where you can still keep horses on a residential lot. The Kayenta area, Padre Canyon, and pockets along Old Highway 91 toward Shivwits have the larger parcels — typically one to five acres — with the zoning, setbacks, and shed/barn allowances horse owners need. Equestrians here ride year-round thanks to the Mojave-influenced climate: roughly 300 sunny days, winter highs in the 50s and 60s, and mild enough nights that you rarely deal with frozen troughs. The trade-off is summer heat (July routinely hits 100°+), so most owners ride at dawn or dusk and prioritize shade structures, misters, and turnout that backs to BLM or canyon land.
Trail access is the real draw. Properties on the north and west edges of Ivins can ride directly onto Red Mountain, Gooseberry Mesa connectors, and the Paiute trail system without trailering. Water rights matter here — confirm whether a property is on culinary, irrigation share through the Shivwits/Santa Clara system, or has a private well, because pasture in this climate needs real irrigation to stay green. Prices for true horse setups in Ivins generally run from the high $800s for smaller acreage with basic outbuildings up past $2M for custom homes with arenas, multi-stall barns, and direct trail gates. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · Ivins market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Ivins right now.
Median sale
$850,000
7 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
20 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.2%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
130
active + pending
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Common questions
About horse properties in Ivins.
Does Ivins zoning actually allow horses on residential lots? ▾
Yes, in the right zones. Ivins has RA (Residential Agricultural) and larger-lot R-1 zones that permit horses, generally with a minimum lot size around half an acre for the first animal and additional acreage per additional head. Always verify the specific parcel's zoning and the current animal-unit ratio with Ivins City before writing an offer — rules differ between Ivins proper, Kayenta, and unincorporated Shivwits-area land.
Where are the main horse-friendly neighborhoods in Ivins? ▾
The acreage parcels concentrate along Old Highway 91 west toward Shivwits, the south end of Kayenta, areas off 200 East and Center Street with older agricultural lots, and pockets near Padre Canyon. Anything north of Snow Canyon Parkway with an acre or more is worth a look. Newer high-density subdivisions east of town generally won't work for horses.
Can I ride from my property onto public trails? ▾
On many west-side and north-side parcels, yes. Land that backs to BLM, Red Mountain Wilderness, or the Santa Clara River corridor often has direct trail access, which is a significant value-add. Properties inside subdivisions usually require a short trailer haul to staging areas like the Red Mountain trailhead or Gooseberry.
What about water for pasture and stock? ▾
This is the question that catches buyers off guard. Ivins is high desert — natural forage is minimal, and keeping any green pasture requires irrigation water, typically shares through the Washington County Water Conservancy or a Santa Clara irrigation tie-in. Some properties have private wells. Ask for a water rights summary and recent irrigation assessments before closing.
What do horse properties in Ivins typically cost? ▾
Entry-level setups with one to two acres, a basic barn or loafing shed, and an older home generally start in the high $800s to low $1M range. Custom homes on three to five acres with an arena, multi-stall barn, and trail access commonly run $1.4M to $2.5M+. Acreage near Snow Canyon views commands a premium.
How do I handle summer heat for horses in southern Utah? ▾
Most local owners build in run-in shade, misters or fans in stalls, and shift turnout to night. Footing matters too — the native soil is sandy and rocky, so arenas and high-traffic areas usually get amended with proper footing. Vet and farrier infrastructure in the St. George area is solid, with several large-animal practices serving Ivins.