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Horse Properties for Sale in La Verkin, Utah
La Verkin sits on the bench above the Virgin River in Washington County, about 20 minutes from St. George and 15 minutes from Zion National Park's main gate. The town's mix of older agricultural parcels, irrigation shares tied to the Hurricane Canal, and zoning that still allows livestock on lots above roughly a half acre makes it one of the more practical places in Southern Utah to keep horses without driving to the high country. Elevations run around 3,200 feet, so winters are mild — riders here are in the saddle in February when Heber and Kamas are still buried — and summers, while hot, cool off quickly at night. Many properties back to BLM land or have quick access to trails along the Virgin River Rim, Gould's Wash, and the network running toward Sand Hollow and Sand Mountain.
Expect a wide range on horse-friendly listings: smaller half-acre to one-acre setups with a covered stall and round pen on the lower end, and multi-acre parcels with barns, arenas, tack rooms, and pressurized irrigation closer to the top of the market. Water rights and irrigation shares matter here more than almost anywhere else in the state — always confirm what conveys with the property before writing an offer. Hay is sourced locally out of Hurricane, Enterprise, and Beryl, and large-animal vets serve the area out of Washington and Cedar City. Browse the active horse properties below to see what's currently on the market in and around La Verkin.
May 2026 · La Verkin market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in La Verkin right now.
Median sale
$420,000
4 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
36 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
95.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
33
active + pending
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Common questions
About horse properties in La Verkin.
What lot size do I need to keep horses in La Verkin? ▾
La Verkin City code generally allows horses on lots of roughly half an acre or larger, with the number of animals scaling up with acreage. County parcels just outside city limits in areas like Toquerville bench and Virgin tend to have looser restrictions. Always pull the specific zoning and animal-unit rules for the parcel before you write an offer.
Do horse properties here come with irrigation water? ▾
Many older parcels in La Verkin carry shares in the Hurricane Canal or La Verkin Bench irrigation, which is what makes pasture realistic in a desert climate. Shares are separate from culinary water and don't always automatically convey — get the share number, annual assessment, and transfer paperwork in writing during due diligence.
Can I ride directly from the property, or do I need to trailer out? ▾
It depends on the parcel. Lots on the south and east edges of town often have direct access to BLM and trails toward Gould's Wash, the Virgin River Rim, and Sand Mountain. Properties closer to the SR-9 corridor usually require a short trailer ride to a trailhead.
How does La Verkin compare to Hurricane or Apple Valley for horse setups? ▾
Hurricane has more turnkey horse properties but higher prices and tighter in-town lots. Apple Valley offers larger acreage and true open-range feel but is further from services and has limited culinary water. La Verkin sits in the middle — usable acreage, irrigation shares, and you're still 20 minutes from St. George shopping and the regional airport.
What's the typical price range for a horse property in La Verkin? ▾
Entry-level setups on under an acre with basic shelter and fencing typically run in the high $500s to low $700s. Multi-acre properties with barns, arenas, and full irrigation can climb well into the seven figures depending on the home itself. Inventory is thin, so pricing moves with what's actively listed.
Are there large-animal vets and farriers nearby? ▾
Yes — several large-animal vet practices operate out of Washington, Hurricane, and Cedar City, and farriers regularly run routes through La Verkin and Toquerville. Hay and feed are available locally through IFA in Hurricane and smaller growers around Enterprise and Beryl Junction.