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Horse Properties for Sale in Riverton, Utah
Riverton sits in the southwest corner of the Salt Lake Valley and has held onto more of its agricultural roots than almost any other city this close to downtown SLC. The Rose Creek and Riverton Ranches areas still carry one-acre and larger lots zoned for horses, and you'll see pasture fencing, loafing sheds, and round pens within a ten-minute drive of Mountain View Corridor. The city's animal ordinance generally allows two horses on the first half-acre with additional animals permitted as lot size increases, which is why the larger parcels off Redwood Road, 13400 South, and out toward Herriman command a real premium. Most horse properties here run from roughly $900K on a small lot with a basic barn up past $2M for spreads with indoor arenas, multiple paddocks, and updated homes.
What makes Riverton work for horse owners is access. You're 25 minutes to the Salt Lake County Equestrian Park in South Jordan, close to Camp Williams trails, and a straight shot down to the Jordan River Parkway for riding. Winters are real — expect snow on the ground from December through February and mud season in March — but summers are dry and pasture grass holds up well with irrigation shares, which many of these properties still carry. Jordan School District serves most of the city, and the new Mountain Point Medical and retail along Bangerter keep daily errands close even when you're living on acreage. Browse the active horse-zoned listings below to see what's currently on the market.
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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Common questions
About horse properties in Riverton.
How much land do I need in Riverton to keep horses? ▾
Riverton's animal ordinance ties the number of horses to lot size, with a general baseline of two horses allowed on the first half-acre and additional animals permitted as acreage grows. Most listings marketed as horse properties sit on at least 0.5 to 1 acre, and the larger spreads in Rose Creek or along the western edge of the city run 2 to 5 acres. Always verify current animal unit limits with Riverton City before writing an offer.
Do Riverton horse properties usually come with irrigation water? ▾
Many of the older parcels carry shares in Utah Lake Distributing, Welby-Jacob, or other local irrigation companies, which is a major value-add for keeping pasture green through July and August. Shares don't always transfer automatically — they're sometimes deeded separately or held by the seller — so confirm what conveys in the title work and check the annual assessment cost.
What price range should I expect for a horse property in Riverton? ▾
Entry-level horse-zoned homes on roughly half an acre typically start in the high $800Ks to low $1M range. Mid-tier properties with a barn, fenced pasture, and an acre or two generally run $1.2M to $1.6M. Estates with indoor arenas, multiple outbuildings, and updated houses on 3+ acres can push past $2.5M depending on finishes and water rights.
Where can I ride or board nearby? ▾
The Salt Lake County Equestrian Park in South Jordan is about 15 minutes north and hosts shows, clinics, and boarding. The Jordan River Parkway has equestrian-friendly sections, and trails into Camp Williams and the Oquirrh foothills are accessible from the west side of the city. Several private boarding and training barns operate in Riverton, Herriman, and Bluffdale if you need overflow stalls.
Is Riverton getting more or less horse-friendly over time? ▾
Pressure is real — large parcels keep getting subdivided as developers move south along Mountain View Corridor, and some of the historic horse acreage has been rezoned over the last decade. That said, the city has kept its animal rights ordinance intact, and the remaining horse-zoned neighborhoods tend to hold value well because supply is shrinking faster than demand.
What should I inspect on a Riverton horse property beyond the house? ▾
Have the well and septic tested if the property isn't on city water and sewer, and confirm the condition of any barn, run-in shed, or arena footing. Check fence lines for no-climb wire versus barbed (barbed is restricted in some areas), verify the irrigation turnout actually works, and walk the pasture for noxious weeds like myrtle spurge or whitetop that are common along the Jordan River corridor.