bds
|
ba
|
sqft
ac lot
|
car garage
|
|
Horse Properties for Sale in Syracuse, Utah
Syracuse sits on the west side of Davis County between Hill Air Force Base and the Antelope Island causeway, and it's one of the last spots along the north Wasatch Front where you can still own a horse on a residential lot without driving deep into the county. The city grew quickly over the last 15 years, so today's horse properties tend to be older one- to five-acre parcels tucked between newer subdivisions — often west of 2000 West, where the land flattens out toward the Great Salt Lake and pasture views open up to Antelope Island. Buyers come here because they want the acreage and the animals without giving up a 20-minute commute to Hill AFB or a 35-minute run into Salt Lake on Legacy Parkway.
What makes Syracuse work for horse owners is the combination of secondary irrigation water (most established parcels carry Weber Basin or Hooper Irrigation shares), city zoning that still permits livestock on qualifying lots, and direct access to trail riding along the causeway and the open BLM ground west of town. Summers run hot and dry — mid-90s in July — so shade structures and irrigated pasture matter, while winters are mild enough that year-round turnout is realistic. Lot sizes, water rights, barn setups, and HOA rules vary a lot from one listing to the next, so it pays to read the details closely. Browse the active horse properties below to see what's currently on the market in Syracuse.
May 2026 · Syracuse market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Syracuse right now.
Median sale
$597,000
30 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
16 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
125
active + pending
3 matching · page 1 of 1
Active listings
Prefer the map?
See all 3 horse properties on a map
Pan around Syracuse and refine by drawing your own boundary.
Common questions
About horse properties in Syracuse.
Can I still find true horse property in Syracuse given how fast it's developing? ▾
Yes, but the inventory shrinks every year. Most horse-zoned parcels sit west of 2000 West and south of Antelope Drive, where older county lots of an acre or more still exist between newer subdivisions. Expect to move quickly when a listing hits — these properties often sell within a couple of weeks.
What does Syracuse zoning require to keep horses on a residential lot? ▾
Syracuse City generally allows horses on properties of at least one acre, with limits on the number of animals per acre and setback rules for barns, corrals, and manure storage. Always confirm the specific zone (A-1, RA, or similar) and any covenants on the parcel before writing an offer, since some HOAs prohibit livestock even on larger lots.
How close are riding trails and arenas? ▾
The Jensen Nature Park area and the trails along the Antelope Island causeway are popular for riders, and the Legacy Parkway Trail connects south toward Farmington. Many owners also trailer 20 minutes north to the foothills above Fruit Heights or west onto BLM ground past the causeway for open-country rides.
What do horse properties in Syracuse typically cost? ▾
Pricing varies widely based on acreage and improvements. A one-acre home with a basic loafing shed and pasture often runs in the $750K–$950K range, while larger spreads with proper barns, arenas, and 2–5 acres can push past $1.4M. The Antelope Island view premium is real on the west-side parcels.
Is irrigation water included with most horse properties here? ▾
Many older parcels carry Weber Basin secondary water shares or shares from the Hooper Irrigation Company, which is essential for keeping pasture green through Davis County's dry summers. Verify the share count and delivery schedule during due diligence — culinary water is too expensive to irrigate pasture with.
How is the commute from a Syracuse horse property to Hill AFB or Salt Lake? ▾
Hill Air Force Base is roughly 15–20 minutes via Antelope Drive and I-15, and downtown Salt Lake runs about 35 minutes off-peak using Legacy Parkway. That combination of acreage and reasonable commute is the main reason Syracuse horse properties stay in demand.