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Horse Properties for Sale in Mayfield, Utah
Mayfield sits in southern Sanpete County at the mouth of Twelve Mile Canyon, and it's one of the quieter pockets of Utah where keeping horses on your own land is still the norm rather than the exception. Most parcels here run an acre or more, irrigation shares from the Gunnison Bend and local ditches are commonly attached to the property, and the valley floor stays usable for pasture from roughly April through October. Winters are cold but drier than the Wasatch Front, so paddocks firm up faster after storms, and riders have direct access into the Manti-La Sal National Forest within a 15-minute trailer haul up the canyon.
Buyers looking at horse properties in Mayfield are usually weighing a mix of acreage, water rights, outbuildings, and zoning. The town itself is zoned to allow livestock on most residential lots, and properties on the edges sit in Sanpete County agricultural zoning with even fewer restrictions. Expect to see listings ranging from modest homes on 1-2 acres with a loafing shed and round pen up to full setups with barns, arenas, hay storage, and 10+ acres of irrigated pasture. Prices run well below Heber or Park City for comparable land, which is why working ranch families and remote-work buyers from the Wasatch Front keep showing up here. Browse the active listings below to see what's on the market right now in and around Mayfield.
April 2026 · Mayfield market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Mayfield right now.
Median sale
$287,000
1 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
294 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
1
active + pending
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Common questions
About horse properties in Mayfield.
How much acreage do most Mayfield horse properties include? ▾
Most listings in and around Mayfield fall in the 1 to 10 acre range, with a smaller number of larger ranches running 20 acres or more on the outskirts of town. In-town parcels tend to be 1-3 acres with a barn or shed, while county parcels along the canyon and toward Gunnison offer larger irrigated pastures.
Do horse properties in Mayfield typically come with water shares? ▾
Many do. Irrigation shares from local ditch companies are commonly deeded with the property, and that water is what makes pasture viable through the dry summer months. Always confirm the exact share count and delivery schedule on the listing's title work, because water can be the single most valuable piece of a Sanpete County horse parcel.
What's the zoning situation for keeping horses in Mayfield? ▾
Mayfield town code allows livestock on most residential lots, and unincorporated parcels in Sanpete County are generally zoned agricultural or rural residential with even broader allowances. Setback requirements for barns and corrals do apply, so it's worth a quick call to the county before placing structures.
How is the trail and riding access around Mayfield? ▾
Twelve Mile Canyon climbs directly east of town into the Manti-La Sal National Forest, with miles of forest roads and singletrack open to horseback riders. The Skyline Drive ridge above the canyon is a well-known summer riding destination, and you can be at a trailhead in 10-20 minutes from most Mayfield properties.
How do prices compare to horse properties in northern Utah? ▾
Mayfield runs substantially less per acre than Heber Valley, Morgan County, or the south end of Utah County. Buyers regularly find usable horse setups here for the price of a non-equestrian home on a small lot up north, which is a big part of why the area draws ranch buyers and remote workers.
What should I inspect specifically on a Mayfield horse property? ▾
Beyond a standard home inspection, verify water rights and irrigation delivery, check fencing condition, look at the well or culinary water source, and review any shared ditch maintenance agreements. Older barns in the area can have outdated wiring, and septic systems on larger parcels should be located and pumped as part of due diligence.