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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Riverton, Utah
Riverton sits in the southwest corner of Salt Lake County, and it's one of the few cities along the Wasatch Front where you can still find homes on a half-acre, full acre, or more without driving an hour from downtown. The city's roots are agricultural — the Riverton Town Days rodeo still runs every summer — and that history shows up in the lot sizes. Pockets along 13400 South, near the Jordan River corridor, and out toward the Rose Creek and Riverton Ranches areas have larger parcels zoned for horses, outbuildings, and small hobby farms. Most acreage properties here sit on flat, irrigated ground with secondary water shares, which is a big deal when summer temperatures hit the mid-90s and culinary water gets expensive.
Buyers looking at acreage in Riverton are usually weighing it against Herriman, Bluffdale, or South Jordan's Daybreak — and the trade-off is real. You give up some of the newer master-planned amenities, but you get room for a shop, a barn, an arena, or just space between you and the neighbors, while staying inside Jordan School District boundaries and roughly 25 minutes from downtown Salt Lake or the airport via Mountain View Corridor and Bangerter Highway. Prices for acreage homes typically run well above the city's median, especially when horse property zoning and water rights are included. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in Riverton.
May 2026 · Riverton market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Riverton right now.
Median sale
$645,000
27 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
13 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.4%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
118
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in Riverton.
What counts as an acreage home in Riverton? ▾
On the MLS, most agents and buyers consider anything from about a half-acre up to be acreage in Riverton, since the city's standard subdivision lots run closer to a quarter-acre. True horse-property listings usually start at a full acre, which is the minimum most Riverton zoning districts require to keep large animals.
Are most acreage properties in Riverton zoned for horses? ▾
Many are, but not all. Riverton has several zoning designations (A-1, RR-1, R-1.5) that allow horses with minimum lot sizes, and the listing should specify whether the property is officially horse-zoned. Always verify with the city before assuming you can keep livestock — adjacent uses and HOA overlays can change things.
Do acreage homes in Riverton come with secondary irrigation water? ▾
Most do, and it's one of the biggest reasons buyers seek out these parcels. Secondary water (typically from Welby Jacob or South Jordan Canal shares) lets you irrigate pasture, lawns, and gardens at a fraction of culinary water cost. Confirm the shares transfer with the property — they don't always.
How does pricing compare to standard Riverton homes? ▾
Acreage properties typically carry a significant premium over comparable square-footage homes on quarter-acre lots, often 20-40% more depending on usable land, outbuildings, and water rights. Properties with finished shops, barns, or arenas push higher still. Inventory is limited, so well-priced acreage listings tend to move quickly.
Can I build a shop or barn on Riverton acreage? ▾
Generally yes on properly zoned parcels, subject to setback, height, and lot-coverage rules. Riverton City's planning department handles permits, and detached shops up to 1,500+ square feet are common on acre-plus lots. Check whether the property is in an HOA, which can add architectural restrictions on top of city code.
What schools serve acreage neighborhoods in Riverton? ▾
Riverton is part of Jordan School District, with schools like Riverton High, Oquirrh Hills Middle, and several elementaries serving different parts of the city. Boundaries shift occasionally, so confirm the assigned schools for any specific address through the district's boundary lookup tool.