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Leeds, Utah

Horse Properties for Sale in Leeds, Utah

Leeds is one of the few spots in Washington County where you can still keep horses on real acreage without driving an hour from town. The community sits just off I-15 between Harrisburg and Silver Reef, with most horse parcels running 1 to 10 acres on the benches east of the freeway or down along Leeds Creek. Zoning here is friendlier to livestock than in St. George or Washington City proper, and many properties carry irrigation shares from the Leeds Water Company — a real working asset that lets owners flood-irrigate pasture rather than fighting culinary water bills to keep grass alive in the desert.

The climate is a genuine draw for horse owners. Leeds averages around 300 sunny days, winters rarely drop below freezing for long, and you can ride year-round on BLM land heading toward Silver Reef, the Red Cliffs reserve boundary, and the trail systems climbing toward Pine Valley Mountain. Most listings marketed as horse properties include some combination of barns, loafing sheds, covered stalls, round pens, or full arenas, and the better ones come with cross-fencing already in place. Buyer demand here mixes retirees relocating from California and Nevada with working families who want acreage but still need to commute into St. George. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in Leeds and the surrounding county pockets.

April 2026 · Leeds market

Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Leeds right now.

Full Leeds market report
Median sale
$900,000
1 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
6 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
6
active + pending

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Active listings

Common questions

About horse properties in Leeds.

How much land do I need for a horse property in Leeds?

Washington County zoning generally requires about one acre per horse on residential agricultural parcels, though Leeds has pockets zoned A-5 and A-20 where you can run several head without issue. Most listings in town that market as horse-ready sit on 1 to 5 acres, with larger ranch parcels available east toward the Pine Valley foothills.

Is there year-round riding access near Leeds?

Yes. Leeds sits at roughly 3,500 feet, so winters are mild and snow rarely sticks for long. Riders use BLM trails out toward Silver Reef, the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve boundary areas, and forest roads heading up toward Oak Grove and Pine Valley for cooler summer rides at elevation.

What does water look like for a horse property here?

Most parcels are on culinary water through Leeds Domestic Waterworks, but irrigation shares from the Leeds Water Company are what make pasture realistic. Always confirm how many shares convey with the property and whether the seller has an active stock watering setup, since shares trade separately from the deed in some cases.

What's the price range for horse properties in Leeds?

Smaller 1-2 acre setups with a barn or covered stalls typically run in the high $600Ks to low $900Ks. True ranchettes with arenas, multiple outbuildings, and 5+ acres can land between $1.2M and $2M+ depending on the house and whether irrigation shares are included.

How far is Leeds from St. George and the regional airport?

Leeds is about 15 miles north of St. George on I-15, roughly a 20-minute drive to town and 25 minutes to St. George Regional Airport. That proximity is a big part of why buyers pick Leeds — rural acreage with horses, but still close to Costco, hospitals, and direct flights.

Are there boarding stables or equine vets nearby?

Yes. Several private boarding operations run in Leeds and neighboring Hurricane and Washington, and equine vets out of St. George cover the area. The Washington County Regional Park in Hurricane also has an arena and event grounds that host local shows and rodeos.