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Horse Properties for Sale in Highland, Utah
Highland sits in the northeast corner of Utah County between Alpine and Lehi, and it's one of the few Wasatch Front cities that still protects larger lot sizes by ordinance. Much of the city is zoned for half-acre to full-acre parcels, and pockets along the eastern bench — think the areas above 6000 West and the older Highland Oaks and Country French neighborhoods — were platted specifically with barns, pasture, and arenas in mind. Buyers looking at equestrian property here get something unusual: room for two or three horses, secondary irrigation water through the Highland system, mountain views straight up to Lone Peak and Timpanogos, and a 20-minute drive to Silicon Slopes employers in Lehi.
The trade-off is price. Acreage in Highland competes with luxury buyers who want the lot for privacy rather than livestock, so true horse setups with barns, fenced paddocks, and tack rooms typically list well above the Utah County median. Winters are real — expect snow from late November through March, so indoor arenas and covered shelters carry a premium — but summers are dry and long, and the Murdock Canal Trail plus nearby American Fork Canyon give riders direct access to hundreds of miles of foothill and canyon terrain. Inventory turns over slowly because owners tend to stay put once they've built out their facilities. Browse the active horse-friendly listings below to see what's currently available, and reach out if you'd like help vetting water rights or animal-keeping ordinances on a specific parcel.
May 2026 · Highland market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Highland right now.
Median sale
$850,000
23 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
13 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
78
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About horse properties in Highland.
What counts as a horse property in Highland? ▾
Most Highland listings marketed as horse properties sit on at least half an acre to a full acre, with zoning that permits livestock and enough usable flat ground for a small barn, loafing shed, or arena. The city's R-1-40 zones (40,000 sq ft minimum lots) are where you'll see the bulk of true equestrian setups. Always verify the specific parcel's animal rights with Highland City before writing an offer.
How many horses can I keep on a Highland lot? ▾
Highland generally allows one large animal per 20,000 square feet of lot area, though setback requirements for barns and corrals (typically 50+ feet from neighboring dwellings) can reduce what's practical. A one-acre lot usually supports two horses comfortably with room for a small turnout. Confirm current animal ordinances with the city before assuming a number.
Is there public riding access nearby? ▾
Yes — the Murdock Canal Trail runs through Highland and connects to the broader Utah County trail network, and the foothills above Alpine and Cedar Hills open into Forest Service land within a short trailer ride. Many owners also haul to the Lambert Park trail system in Alpine or up American Fork Canyon for summer rides.
What do horse properties in Highland typically cost? ▾
Acreage homes with usable equestrian space in Highland generally run from the high $1M range into the $2M–$3M+ bracket, depending on house size, outbuildings, and whether the lot has water rights or pressurized secondary irrigation. Bare-bones half-acre setups occasionally come in lower, but inventory is thin.
Do these properties come with irrigation water? ▾
Many do. Highland is served by pressurized secondary water through the North Utah County Water Conservancy District and Highland Water, which keeps pasture and arena footing affordable to maintain. Listings should specify share counts or secondary connections — it's worth confirming before closing because irrigation is what makes keeping horses here financially viable.
How's the commute from a Highland horse property? ▾
Highland sits roughly 35 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City via I-15 and about 20 minutes from Lehi's Silicon Slopes tech corridor. That's a big reason buyers pick Highland over more remote horse areas like Erda or Mona — you keep the acreage lifestyle without a two-hour daily drive.