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Horse Properties for Sale in Smithfield, Utah
Smithfield sits in the northern end of Cache Valley, about 10 minutes up Highway 91 from Logan and a straight 90-minute shot down to Salt Lake on I-15. It's still a working-agriculture town at heart — hay fields, dairy operations, and 4-H families are part of the fabric here, which is why horse properties show up regularly on the MLS in the under-$900K range. Most equestrian parcels cluster on the east bench above Main Street, along Canyon Road heading toward Smithfield Canyon, and out in the flatter ground west of US-91 where irrigation shares from the Smithfield Irrigation Company keep pastures green through the summer. Acreage typically runs from 1 to 5 usable acres, with the occasional 10+ acre spread closer to the foothills.
Zoning matters more than the listing photos here. Smithfield City allows livestock in several agricultural and rural-residential zones (A-10, RA, and some RE-zoned parcels), but inside city limits the rules on number of animals per acre, setback from neighbors, and manure management are enforced. Properties just outside city boundaries in unincorporated Cache County tend to have more flexible animal counts. Water rights — both culinary and secondary irrigation — are the single biggest variable in price, so always ask what shares convey. Riding access is genuinely good: Smithfield Canyon trails connect into the Bear River Range, and the Cache Valley Fairgrounds in Logan hosts year-round events. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · Smithfield market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Smithfield right now.
Median sale
$377,500
22 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
20 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.1%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
91
active + pending
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Common questions
About horse properties in Smithfield.
How much land do I need for horses in Smithfield? ▾
Inside Smithfield city limits, the general rule of thumb is one acre minimum for the first large animal with additional space required per additional head, though the exact count depends on your zone (A-10, RA, RE, etc.). Properties in unincorporated Cache County just outside the city tend to allow higher density. Always pull the parcel's zoning report before writing an offer.
Do horse properties in Smithfield usually come with water rights? ▾
Many do, but not all. Smithfield Irrigation Company shares are the most common form of secondary water for pasture, and homes on the east bench often have stockwater rights as well. Shares are listed separately on the title and have real dollar value — confirm in writing which shares transfer at closing and whether any annual assessments are outstanding.
What's the typical price range for an equestrian property here? ▾
Smaller hobby setups on 1-2 acres with a basic barn and arena generally trade in the $650K-$850K range. Larger spreads of 5+ acres with quality barns, indoor arenas, or canyon-adjacent locations can run $1M to $1.5M+. Bare land suitable for building a horse property still occasionally comes up between $200K-$400K per parcel.
Is winter a problem for keeping horses in Cache Valley? ▾
Cache Valley winters are genuinely cold — temperatures sit in the teens and twenties for stretches, and inversions trap fog in the valley floor. Most local horse owners run heated stock tanks, keep frost-free hydrants, and plan for snow load on outbuildings. It's manageable, but barn design and water lines need to be built for it.
How close are vets, farriers, and feed stores? ▾
Smithfield and the surrounding Cache Valley have a strong large-animal vet network — Cache Valley Veterinary, Logan River Veterinary, and several mobile farriers all service the area. IFA Country Store sits in Logan about 10 minutes south, and local hay producers sell direct off the field through summer and fall.
Can I ride directly from properties near Smithfield Canyon? ▾
Yes, parcels on the east edge of town near Canyon Road and the mouth of Smithfield Canyon often have either direct access or a very short trailer haul to Forest Service trails climbing into the Bear River Range. It's one of the main reasons buyers pay a premium for east-bench locations versus west-side parcels.