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Horse Properties for Sale in Torrey, Utah
Torrey sits at roughly 6,800 feet elevation on the western edge of Wayne County, where Capitol Reef National Park meets the high desert plateaus of the Boulder Mountain foothills. For buyers serious about horse properties, that geography matters enormously. The surrounding terrain — open BLM range, wide canyon benches, and red-rock mesa trails — gives riders direct access to some of the most varied backcountry riding in the American West, without trailering an hour to find it. Parcels here run large by necessity; the county's agricultural roots mean many listings already include hay fields, irrigation water shares from the Fremont River system, pipe corrals, loafing sheds, and established pasture — infrastructure that costs far more to build from scratch than to buy into. Summer highs hover in the low 80s, making afternoon rides comfortable well into September, and the dry high-desert air means less mud and fewer hoof issues than wetter mountain climates.
The Torrey market is small and moves at its own pace — active horse property listings in Wayne County rarely number more than a handful at any given time, so serious buyers keep close watch. Prices for acreage parcels with equestrian improvements have generally ranged from the mid-$400,000s into the low seven figures depending on irrigated acreage, water rights, and proximity to Capitol Reef. Because many sellers are working ranchers or long-time locals, properties are often priced to reflect agricultural value as much as residential value, which can work in a buyer's favor. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
July 2026 · Torrey market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Torrey right now.
Median sale
$170,000
1 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
8
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About horse properties in Torrey.
How much acreage do most Torrey horse properties include? ▾
Most listings run between 5 and 40 acres, though larger ranch parcels of 80+ acres do come up, often along the Fremont River corridor or out toward Teasdale and Grover. Five acres is generally the minimum you'll want for two or three horses if you're rotating pasture rather than dry-lotting.
Are water rights included with horse properties in Torrey? ▾
Sometimes, but never assume. Many Torrey-area parcels carry shares in the Torrey Irrigation Company or have decreed rights on Sand Creek or the Fremont, and those shares are what keep pasture green through July and August. Always verify the share count and delivery schedule with the listing agent and the irrigation company before writing an offer.
What's the riding access like from Torrey? ▾
Excellent. BLM land and Dixie National Forest border much of the valley, and trails climb from sagebrush flats up into aspen and pine on Boulder Mountain. Capitol Reef also allows horses on specific routes, including parts of the Hartnet and South Draw — it's one of the few national parks with meaningful equestrian access.
Can horses stay outside year-round at 6,800 feet? ▾
With shelter, yes. Most owners run loafing sheds or three-sided run-ins rather than fully heated barns. Winters drop into the teens and single digits at night and snow accumulates, so heated waterers or tank de-icers are standard equipment, and hay storage for a 5-6 month feeding window is a real consideration.
What does Wayne County zoning allow for livestock? ▾
Wayne County is rural and broadly livestock-friendly, with most parcels outside Torrey town limits zoned for agriculture or low-density residential that permits horses, cattle, and other livestock with minimal restriction. Inside town limits, rules tighten — confirm the specific zoning designation and any HOA covenants on the parcel you're considering.
How far is Torrey from a large-animal vet or feed store? ▾
Basic feed and hay are available locally in Torrey and Loa, and there are large-animal vets serving Wayne and Sevier counties out of Richfield, about an hour northwest. For specialty equine care or surgery, most owners haul to Richfield or down to St. George, roughly 3.5 hours south.