bds
|
ba
|
sqft
ac lot
|
car garage
|
|
Horse Properties for Sale in Gunnison, Utah
Gunnison sits at the south end of Sanpete Valley along the Sanpitch River, where flat irrigated pasture, alfalfa fields, and big-sky ranchland have defined the local economy since the 1860s. Horse properties here range from in-town parcels with a couple of stalls and a tack shed to working setups on 10, 20, or 40 acres out toward Centerfield, Fayette, and the Valley Mountains. Because the surrounding county is genuinely agricultural — not suburban land that was rezoned — buyers find mature pasture, established water shares, useable barns, and neighbors who actually understand fencing, irrigation turns, and hay cuttings. Elevation runs around 5,100 feet, so you get four real seasons, cold winters in the teens, and dry warm summers that grow excellent grass when the water shares hold up.
Location matters too. Gunnison is roughly 2 hours south of Salt Lake City on I-15 and US-89, close enough for a day trip but far enough that land prices remain a fraction of what you'd pay in Heber, Erda, or Eagle Mountain. Trail access is excellent — BLM ground sits minutes from town, and the Sanpete County rodeo and roping scene is active year-round at the Manti fairgrounds. Whether the goal is a retirement hobby farm, a roping practice setup, or genuine ranch acreage, the inventory in this corner of the state tends to deliver more pasture per dollar than anywhere along the Wasatch Front. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · Gunnison market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Gunnison right now.
Median sale
$425,000
3 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
90 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
96.2%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
12
active + pending
4 matching · page 1 of 1
Active listings
Prefer the map?
See all 4 horse properties on a map
Pan around Gunnison and refine by drawing your own boundary.
Common questions
About horse properties in Gunnison.
How much acreage do horse properties in Gunnison typically include? ▾
Most horse setups in and around Gunnison sit on 1 to 5 acres inside city limits or on the edges of town, with larger spreads of 10 to 40+ acres out toward Centerfield, Axtell, and the benches above the Sanpitch River. If you need bigger pasture, the surrounding Sanpete County ranchland routinely trades in 20-acre and quarter-section parcels.
Is water rights an issue for horse owners here? ▾
Yes — water is the single biggest variable on Sanpete County horse properties. Some parcels carry shares in the Gunnison Irrigation Company or rights tied to the Sevier River system, while others rely solely on a culinary well. Always confirm what shares convey with the property and whether they're enough to flood-irrigate pasture through the summer.
Are there riding trails and arenas near Gunnison? ▾
Riders have direct access to thousands of acres of BLM and SITLA ground west of town toward the Valley Mountains, plus trails up Sixmile and Ninemile canyons on the east side. The Sanpete County Fairgrounds in Manti, about 25 minutes north, has an arena and hosts rodeos and team roping events year-round.
What should I check on the barn and outbuildings? ▾
Older Gunnison farmsteads often have barns built in the 1940s-70s with mixed wiring and original roofing. Look closely at stall flooring, hay storage ventilation, frost-free hydrants, and whether corrals drain away from structures. Winter temps drop into the teens, so heated waterers or a plan for frozen lines matters.
How do Gunnison horse property prices compare to northern Utah? ▾
Sanpete County remains one of the more affordable horse markets in the state. Small acreage setups here often list for a fraction of comparable Heber, Eagle Mountain, or Erda properties, which is why buyers from the Wasatch Front increasingly look south for retirement or hobby-farm ground.
Is Gunnison zoned to allow multiple horses on residential lots? ▾
Inside Gunnison city limits, animal counts are tied to lot size under the city's animal ordinance, and the surrounding unincorporated county is generally agricultural with far fewer restrictions. Verify zoning, CC&Rs (if any), and setback requirements for corrals and manure storage before you write an offer.