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Horse Properties for Sale in Riverton, Utah
Riverton still carries its agricultural roots in the pockets west of 2700 West, where large lots zoned for animal rights back up to the Jordan River Parkway trail system and open fields that haven't yet given way to subdivisions. Horse properties here typically sit on a half-acre to five acres, with older parcels near Rosecrest and the western edge of town offering the acreage and outbuildings that newer PUDs can't match. Riverton City permits horses on properties meeting minimum lot size and setback requirements, so it's worth confirming zoning (usually RA-1 or larger) before assuming a listing qualifies. Buyers moving out from Draper or Sandy often land here specifically because Riverton still allows what those cities have zoned away.
Winters bring enough snow and cold to matter for barn planning — heated water lines and a run-in shed aren't optional extras, they're standard gear for keeping horses comfortable from December through February. Summers run hot and dry, similar to the rest of the Salt Lake Valley, which makes covered arenas and shade structures worth checking for on any property you tour. Proximity matters too: many of these parcels are a short trailer-pull from the equestrian facilities at the South Valley area or the trails threading through Rosecrest Park and the Jordan River corridor. Lot size, existing fencing, water rights, and outbuilding condition vary enormously from one listing to the next, so browse the active properties below to see what's currently available and how each one is set up.
July 2026 · Riverton market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Riverton right now.
Median sale
$545,000
31 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
4 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
131
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.