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Horse Properties for Sale in Georgetown, Utah
Georgetown is a small ranching community tucked into the Bear Lake Valley in Rich County, and it has been horse country since the Mormon pioneers ran cattle and remudas through this corner of Utah in the 1870s. Sitting at roughly 6,000 feet between the Bear River Range and the Wyoming line, the area is built for livestock: wide flat pasture along the Bear River, irrigation shares tied to long-established ditch companies, and direct access to thousands of acres of Forest Service and BLM ground for riding straight off the property. Buyers shopping equestrian acreage here are typically choosing it over busier Heber or Morgan markets specifically because land is cheaper, neighbors are further apart, and nobody complains about a rooster or a manure pile.
What sets Georgetown apart from Wasatch Front horse properties is the working-ag character — this is hay country, not hobby-farm country. Expect older farmhouses on real acreage, pole barns instead of show barns, and water rights that matter more than granite countertops. Winters are long and genuinely cold, so most properties include enclosed shelter, frost-free hydrants, and hay storage sized for a six-month feeding season. Bear Lake's beaches are 15 minutes north, Logan is an hour over the canyon for feed stores and large-animal vets, and Salt Lake City is about two and a half hours southwest. Browse the active Georgetown equestrian listings below to see what's currently on the market, and check water shares and zoning details carefully before writing an offer.
December 2025 · Georgetown market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Georgetown right now.
Median sale
$125,000
1 closed in December 2025
Median DOM
116 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
83.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
3
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About horse properties in Georgetown.
What size lots do horse properties in Georgetown typically sit on? ▾
Most equestrian-capable parcels in and around Georgetown run from 1 to 5 acres, with some larger ranch holdings stretching to 20+ acres along the Bear River bottoms. Town lots tend to be flatter pasture, while properties up against the foothills include a mix of irrigated ground and dry hillside grazing.
Does Georgetown allow horses on residential property? ▾
Yes. Georgetown is an unincorporated agricultural community in Rich County, and horses, cattle, and other livestock are a normal part of life here. Zoning is generally permissive for animals on acreage, but always confirm specific animal counts and setback rules with Rich County before closing.
Is there irrigation water available for pasture? ▾
Many properties carry shares in local irrigation companies tied to the Bear River and area creeks, which is essential for keeping pasture green through Rich County's short, dry summers. Water rights and share counts vary parcel to parcel, so review the water documentation carefully — it often drives value more than the house itself.
How harsh are winters for keeping horses in Georgetown? ▾
Georgetown sits above 6,000 feet in the Bear Lake Valley, and winters are genuinely cold — nighttime lows below zero are routine from December through February, and snow cover sticks for months. Buyers should plan on heated water troughs, a windbreak or three-sided shelter at minimum, and stored hay for roughly six months of feeding.
What's nearby for riding and hauling out? ▾
Riders have direct access to Forest Service ground in the Bear River Range to the west and open BLM country toward Wyoming to the east. Bear Lake is about 15 minutes north, Logan is roughly an hour southwest over Logan Canyon, and the Evanston and Montpelier areas are within easy trailer range for events and vet services.
What should I budget for a working horse property here? ▾
Entry-level acreage homes with basic fencing and a loafing shed generally start in the mid $400s, while turnkey setups with a barn, arena, and irrigated pasture commonly run $700K to well over $1M depending on acreage and water. Pricing in Rich County moves slower than the Wasatch Front, so inventory turns over less often — patience usually pays off.