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Horse Properties for Sale in Centerfield, Utah
Centerfield sits in the heart of the Sanpete Valley along Highway 89, about two hours south of Salt Lake City and just a few minutes south of Gunnison. This is working agricultural country — alfalfa fields, turkey operations, and irrigation ditches fed by the Sanpitch River system. Horse property here isn't a luxury concept the way it is in Highland or Park City; it's how a lot of locals have always lived. Lot sizes commonly run from one acre up to 10+ acres, many parcels carry shares of irrigation water (Gunnison Irrigation Company is the big one), and zoning across Centerfield and the surrounding unincorporated Sanpete County is generally permissive on livestock. Prices remain substantially lower than the Wasatch Front, which is the main reason buyers from Utah County and beyond keep showing up looking for room to keep two or three head.
Practical considerations matter more than curb appeal in this market. Check whether the parcel includes deeded irrigation shares versus culinary-only water, ask about the condition of fencing and any existing barn, loafing shed, or arena, and confirm well status if the home isn't on Centerfield city water. Winters get cold — single digits at night is normal in January — so frost-free hydrants and a wind-break for pasture turnout are worth more than they look on paper. Manti, Ephraim, and Gunnison are all within a short drive for feed, farrier, and vet services, and Yuba Reservoir and the Manti-La Sal National Forest give riders open country within 20 minutes. Browse the active horse-property listings below to see what's currently on the market in and around Centerfield.
April 2026 · Centerfield market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Centerfield right now.
Median sale
$340,000
2 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
22 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
13
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About horse properties in Centerfield.
How much land do I need for horses in Centerfield? ▾
Sanpete County and Centerfield generally allow horses on parcels of one acre or larger, though most serious horse owners look for 2 to 5 acres minimum so pastures can rest between rotations. Larger 10+ acre parcels show up regularly and are priced well below comparable acreage on the Wasatch Front. Always verify current zoning and animal-unit limits with Sanpete County before closing.
Do horse properties here come with irrigation water? ▾
Many do, but not all. Shares in the Gunnison Irrigation Company are the most common and are critical if you want to grow your own hay or keep pasture green through July and August. Ask the listing agent specifically how many shares convey with the property and what the annual assessment runs — culinary water alone is not enough to irrigate pasture.
What does a typical horse property in Centerfield cost? ▾
As of recent sales, smaller 1-2 acre setups with a modest home and basic outbuildings often trade in the mid $400s to low $600s, while larger acreage with a barn, arena, and irrigation can run $700K to over $1M depending on the house. Bare land with water shares occasionally comes up in the $150K-$300K range for buyers wanting to build.
How harsh are winters for keeping horses outside? ▾
Sanpete Valley winters are real — expect overnight lows in the single digits or below for stretches of December through February, with snow on the ground most of the season. Most local owners use a combination of a three-sided loafing shed, frost-free waterers, and good wind protection rather than full barn stalling. Hay storage capacity matters because feeding requirements jump in cold weather.
Where do locals ride? ▾
The Manti-La Sal National Forest east of town has miles of trails accessible from Skyline Drive and the Ephraim/Manti canyons. Yuba Reservoir to the west offers open BLM riding, and many owners simply ride out from their property along county roads and ditch banks. The Sanpete County Fairgrounds in Manti hosts rodeos, ropings, and barrel racing throughout the year.
Are there local vets and farriers in the area? ▾
Yes. Large-animal vets serve Sanpete and Sevier counties out of Manti, Ephraim, and Richfield, and several farriers run circuits through the valley. Feed and tack are available locally at IFA and smaller co-ops in Gunnison and Ephraim, so you're not driving to Utah County for routine supplies.