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Homes with Acreage for Sale in Trenton, Utah
Trenton is a small farming community in northern Cache Valley, about 20 minutes north of Logan along Highway 91, where acreage is still the norm rather than the exception. Most lots in and around town sit on flat, irrigated ground that has been hayed, grazed, or row-cropped for generations, which means buyers shopping for land here are usually getting working dirt with water shares attached — not just a big yard. Elevation runs around 4,500 feet, winters are cold with real snow load to plan for, and summers are dry and hot enough that pasture without irrigation turns brown by mid-July. The community feeds into Cache County School District (North Park Elementary, North Cache Middle, Sky View High), and Utah State University, Logan Regional Hospital, and the Logan-Cache Airport are all within a half-hour drive.
Buyers looking at acreage properties in Trenton tend to fall into two camps: families wanting horses, 4-H animals, a shop, and elbow room without leaving Cache Valley, and folks looking for a small working hobby farm with irrigation rights. Lot sizes on the MLS here typically range from 1 acre up to 40+ acre parcels, and the presence (or absence) of secondary water often matters more to long-term value than square footage of the house itself. Outbuildings, fencing, loafing sheds, and well capacity are worth scrutinizing on every showing. Browse the active acreage listings below to see what's currently on the market in and around Trenton.
June 2026 · Trenton market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Trenton right now.
Median sale
$545,000
1 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
—
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
94.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
2
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About homes with acreage in Trenton.
How much land typically comes with acreage properties in Trenton? ▾
Most acreage listings in Trenton run from 1 to 5 acres on the residential edges of town, with larger parcels of 10 to 40 acres available on the ag-zoned flats toward Cornish and the Bear River bottoms. Some properties include water shares with Trenton Irrigation Company, which matters more than the acreage itself if you plan to actually farm or pasture animals.
Can I keep horses, cattle, or chickens on these properties? ▾
Yes — Trenton sits in unincorporated Cache County and most of the surrounding land is zoned A-10 or RR-1, both of which allow horses, cattle, sheep, chickens, and other livestock at reasonable densities. Always confirm the exact zoning and any CC&Rs with the county planning office before closing, since a handful of newer subdivisions have tighter animal limits.
Do acreage homes in Trenton come with irrigation water? ▾
Many do, but not all. Secondary water through Trenton Irrigation or a shareholder ditch is common on parcels that were historically farmed, and shares are usually conveyed with the deed. Ask the listing agent for the specific share count and the assessment cost — without irrigation, watering pasture from a culinary well gets expensive fast.
What's the price range for acreage properties here? ▾
Smaller 1-2 acre homesites with a house typically run in the mid $400Ks to mid $600Ks, while larger working parcels with outbuildings, shops, or barns can reach $800K to over $1M depending on water rights and improvements. Bare land sells separately and varies widely based on irrigation and road frontage.
How far is Trenton from Logan and the closest grocery store? ▾
Trenton is about 20 minutes north of Logan via Highway 91 and roughly 15 minutes from Smithfield, where most residents do their main grocery runs. There's a small market in town for basics, but most acreage buyers plan their week around trips to Smithfield or Logan.
Are wells and septic standard out here? ▾
Yes. Trenton is largely on private wells and septic systems rather than municipal utilities, so a well inspection, flow test, and septic inspection should be part of your due diligence. Cache County health department records can tell you the septic age and last pump date, which matters on older farmsteads.