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Horse Properties for Sale in Neola, Utah
Neola sits at the north end of the Uinta Basin, tucked against the south slope of the High Uintas about 15 miles northwest of Roosevelt. This is genuine working-ranch country — irrigated pasture watered by the Uinta River drainage, alfalfa fields, and parcels that typically run from 2 acres up to 40+ acres with senior water rights attached. Most horse properties here come with what buyers actually need: loafing sheds or barns, pipe or rail fencing, hay storage, and direct access to BLM and Ashley National Forest trailheads where you can ride for days without crossing a paved road. Elevation runs around 6,200 feet, so summers stay cooler than the Wasatch Front and pasture grass holds through July and August when valley properties have already gone brown.
Pricing in Neola tends to undercut comparable acreage in Heber, Oakley, or Mountain Green by a wide margin — you can still find irrigated horse setups here for what a quarter-acre lot costs along the Wasatch Back. The trade-off is distance: Salt Lake is roughly 2.5 hours west, Vernal is 30 minutes east for groceries and the regional hospital, and winters bring real snow and mud-season road conditions on the county roads off SR-121. Buyers who land here are usually serious horse people, retirees wanting elbow room, or families tied to the Uintah-Ouray reservation, oilfield work, or ranching. Browse the active Neola horse properties below to see what's on the market right now.
April 2026 · Neola market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Neola right now.
Median sale
$266,500
2 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
89 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
96.1%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
2
active + pending
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Common questions
About horse properties in Neola.
How much acreage do Neola horse properties typically include? ▾
Most listings fall between 2 and 20 acres, with larger ranch parcels of 40 to 160 acres coming up a few times a year. Anything 5 acres or more usually has at least partial irrigation rights tied to the Uinta River system, which is essential for keeping pasture green through the summer.
Do Neola horse properties come with water rights? ▾
Many do, but it varies parcel by parcel. Shares in the Uinta Indian Irrigation Project or local ditch companies are common and add real value — verify the share count, delivery schedule, and whether rights are deeded with the property before writing an offer. A title company familiar with Duchesne County water can pull the specifics.
What's the riding access like from Neola? ▾
It's a major draw. The Ashley National Forest boundary is minutes from town, with trailheads at Uinta Canyon, Pole Creek, and Farm Creek opening into the High Uintas Wilderness. Many properties can ride out the back gate onto BLM ground without trailering.
How are winters for keeping horses in Neola? ▾
Cold but manageable. Expect overnight lows in the teens and single digits December through February, with snow that sticks but rarely buries pasture for long stretches. Heated waterers, a windbreak or three-sided shelter, and stored hay for 5-6 months are standard setups here.
How far is Neola from veterinary and farrier services? ▾
Large-animal vets and farriers operate out of Roosevelt and Vernal, both within a 30-45 minute drive. The Uinta Basin has a strong ag economy, so equine services, feed stores, and hay producers are well established locally — you're not driving to the Wasatch Front for routine care.
Are Neola horse properties zoned for additional livestock? ▾
Most parcels sit in Duchesne County agricultural zoning, which permits cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, and other livestock alongside horses without special permitting. Confirm the specific zone (A-1, A-5, etc.) with the county planning office, especially if you're considering boarding operations or commercial ag use.