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Horse Properties for Sale in Kanab, Utah
Kanab sits at the junction of Kane County's red-rock canyons and some of the last affordable acreage in southern Utah, which is exactly why horse owners keep looking here. Properties on the outskirts of town, along Hancock Road, out toward Johnson Canyon, or south toward the Arizona line, often come with irrigated pasture, loafing sheds, and direct access to BLM land that borders the Grand Staircase-Escalante. Zoning in unincorporated Kane County is generally agricultural-friendly, so a 2-5 acre lot with a barn and round pen is a normal listing here rather than an exception. Winters are mild by Utah standards, usually staying above freezing during the day, which means horses can be turned out and ridden nearly year-round instead of being stalled up for months like in the Wasatch Back.
Water rights matter more here than square footage. Buyers should expect to see irrigation shares tied to the Kanab Creek system on older parcels, while newer subdivided lots may rely solely on culinary water, which isn't legal or sufficient for pasture irrigation. Fencing quality varies a lot too, some properties have solid pipe or vinyl fencing, others need full replacement, so factor that into your offer. Proximity to trailheads matters for a lot of riders relocating here specifically for trail access into the Vermilion Cliffs and Coral Pink Sand Dunes areas. Browse the active horse property listings below to see what's currently available in and around Kanab.
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Kanab horse properties by the numbers
Today's listings plus closed sales recorded in the MLS, each home counted once. Medians, not averages, so one outlier can't skew them.
- For sale now
- 18
- median ask $149,000
- Median sale, last 12 mo
- $153,000
- 11 sold
- Price per sq ft
- $222
- median of closed sales
- HOA dues
- $42/mo
- median · 11% of listings have dues
Over the last 12 months, 11 horse properties sold in Kanab, taking a median of 158 days to go under contract and closing at 96.6% of the final list price.
By budget
How today's asking prices spread out.
- Under $400K 17
- $400K–$600K 1
- $600K–$800K 0
- $800K–$1.2M 0
- $1.2M and up 0
Horse properties by neighborhood
Closed sales over the last 24 months, plus what's listed today. Click a name for that neighborhood's page.
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- 1 · $200,000
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- 4
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- 3,437 sq ft
- Built
- 2004
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- 2 · $145,000–$229,000
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- 2 · $90,000
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- 1 · $405,000
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- 1 · $282,000
Median sale is shown only where at least 5 homes sold. HOA dues are the median monthly fee (yearly dues divided by 12) and can change, so confirm the amount and what it covers with the association. "Built" is the median year built.
Horse Properties nearby
Common questions
About horse properties in Kanab.
How much acreage do I need to keep horses in Kanab? ▾
Inside Kanab city limits, parcels zoned for livestock typically require at least one acre, with limits on the number of animal units. Out in unincorporated Kane County the rules are looser, and most working horse properties sit on 5 to 40 acres so you have room for pasture rotation, a barn, and a riding arena without crowding neighbors.
What about water rights and irrigation for pasture? ▾
Water is the single most important diligence item on any Kanab horse property. Town parcels often carry Kanab Irrigation Company shares fed from Kanab Creek; rural parcels usually rely on a private well plus a separate stock water right. Always confirm the deeded water rights with the seller's title work and the Utah Division of Water Rights before writing an offer.
Is there good trail access from horse properties around Kanab? ▾
Yes — this is one of the strongest selling points. BLM land, the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, and Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park all sit within a short trailer ride, and many rural parcels back directly to public land so you can ride out from the property. Johnson Canyon and Hog Canyon are popular local routes.
Can I board horses year-round given the climate? ▾
Kanab's elevation gives it mild winters compared to northern Utah, with snow that usually melts within a day or two and summer highs in the mid 90s. Most owners run open shelters with a covered loafing area rather than fully enclosed barns, and pastures stay usable through most of the year with supplemental hay in January and February.
What price range should I expect for a turnkey horse property here? ▾
Small in-town horse lots with a modest home and a few stalls generally start in the mid $500s. Mid-range setups on 5 to 10 acres with a barn, arena, and updated home run roughly $800K to $1.3M, and larger custom ranches on 20+ acres with full equestrian infrastructure can push past $1.5M.
How far is Kanab from a major airport for out-of-state buyers? ▾
Kanab is about 3 hours from Las Vegas Harry Reid International, 2.5 hours from St. George Regional, and roughly 4.5 hours from Salt Lake City International. Page, Arizona has a small regional airport about 75 minutes east. Most out-of-state owners use Las Vegas or St. George for regular travel.