Horse Properties for Sale in Kanosh, Utah
Kanosh is a small agricultural town of roughly 500 people tucked against the western foothills of the Pahvant Range in Millard County, about 12 miles south of Fillmore and a straight shot off I-15. It's genuine ranch country — hay fields, cattle, and horse setups line the roads heading out toward Corn Creek and the Kanosh Indian Reservation, and the Fishlake National Forest boundary sits just east of town. Elevation runs around 5,000 feet, winters are cold but drier than the Wasatch Back, and summers are warm without the brutal heat of St. George. For horse owners, that climate means workable footing most of the year and lower hay storage headaches than higher-elevation properties in Sanpete or Wasatch County.
Horse properties here typically come with real acreage, irrigation shares out of the Kanosh Irrigation Company, and outbuildings already in place — barns, loafing sheds, tack rooms, and the occasional roping arena. Because Millard County zoning is agricultural-friendly, livestock numbers aren't tightly capped the way they are closer to Provo or Salt Lake. Buyers coming from the Wasatch Front often get two or three times the land for the same money, with the tradeoff being a longer drive to big-box shopping and specialty vet care. Trail access into the Pahvants is the quiet draw — you can ride from the back gate into national forest without loading a trailer. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in and around Kanosh.
June 2026 · Kanosh market
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About horse properties in Kanosh.
How much land do most horse properties in Kanosh include? ▾
Acreage varies widely — small in-town parcels start around 1 to 2 acres, while properties on the edges of town or out toward Corn Creek and the Pahvant foothills often run 5, 10, 20 acres or more. Many listings include irrigated pasture along with dry grazing land, and a few larger ranch-style holdings come with grazing permits attached.
Does Kanosh have water rights and irrigation for pasture? ▾
Yes — Kanosh sits on the Corn Creek drainage and many properties carry shares in the Kanosh Irrigation Company. Water rights are a major part of valuation here, so always ask the listing agent for a breakdown of shares, acre-feet, and whether the rights transfer with the deed. Wells for stock and household use are also common.
What's the zoning situation for keeping horses in Kanosh? ▾
Most of Kanosh and the surrounding unincorporated Millard County land is zoned agricultural or rural residential, which allows horses, cattle, and other livestock without special permits. Outbuildings, barns, and loafing sheds are generally straightforward to permit. Confirm specifics with Millard County before closing if you plan to build new structures.
How far is Kanosh from larger towns and equine services? ▾
Fillmore is about 12 miles north on I-15 and has feed stores, a farrier or two, and the closest large-animal vet support. Beaver is roughly 40 miles south, and Provo is about 90 miles north for specialty veterinary care. The I-15 access makes hauling to shows or trailheads in southern Utah and the Wasatch Front straightforward.
Is there public riding access near Kanosh? ▾
Yes — the Pahvant Range and Fishlake National Forest are right at the town's back door, with trail access into the foothills and up toward Kanosh Canyon. The BLM ground west of town also provides open riding. Many owners ride straight off their property without trailering.
What price range should I expect for a horse property here? ▾
Smaller 1–3 acre setups with a modest home and basic outbuildings often list in the mid-$300s to mid-$500s, while larger acreage with quality barns, arenas, and substantial water rights can run $700K to well over $1M. Water shares and improved pasture push values up quickly, so two similar-looking parcels can differ significantly in price.