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Richfield, Utah

Horse Properties for Sale in Richfield, Utah

Richfield sits in the middle of Sevier County, where the Sevier River valley opens up into pasture ground that's been worked by ranching families for generations. That agricultural backbone is exactly why horse properties here tend to come with real infrastructure — irrigation shares off the Sevier or Annabella canal systems, established alfalfa fields, loafing sheds, and tack rooms built by owners who actually ride. Most acreage parcels run along the edges of town toward Glenwood, Central Valley, and Elsinore, where zoning allows livestock and lot sizes typically start around 2 acres and climb to 20+ for the working ranches. Pricing is noticeably gentler than Heber or Wasatch County — you can still find a 5-acre setup with a modest home and outbuildings in a range that would only get you a suburban lot up north.

The riding access is a serious draw. Fishlake National Forest is roughly half an hour east, the Pahvant Range climbs west of town, and the Paiute ATV Trail system doubles as horse country once you're off the motorized corridors. Winters are cold but drier than the Wasatch Back, with less snowpack to shovel out of paddocks, and summers run hot but low-humidity — good hay-cutting weather. I-70 and US-89 meet right in Richfield, so hauling to shows in St. George, Cedar City, or down to Arizona is straightforward. Browse the active horse property listings below to see what's currently on the market, and reach out if you want help comparing water rights or pasture quality between parcels.

June 2026 · Richfield market

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

Full Richfield market report
Median sale
$200,000
3 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
6 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
38
active + pending

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Active listings

Common questions

About horse properties in Richfield.

How much acreage do I need for horses in the Richfield area?

Sevier County zoning generally allows horses on parcels of 1 acre or more in agricultural and rural residential zones, though most buyers want at least 2-5 acres to comfortably pasture two or three head without overgrazing. Inside Richfield city limits the rules tighten, so the bulk of horse properties sit in unincorporated county or in the smaller surrounding towns like Glenwood, Annabella, and Central Valley.

Do horse properties in Richfield usually come with water rights?

Most established acreage parcels include shares in the Richfield Irrigation Company, Annabella Canal, or one of the Sevier River systems, and those shares are what make the pasture actually usable through July and August. Always confirm the share count and delivery schedule in writing — water rights transfer separately from the deed and the listing description isn't always accurate.

What's the typical price range for a horse property here?

As of recent sales, a livable home on 2-5 irrigated acres with basic outbuildings generally runs in the mid $400Ks to mid $600Ks, while larger working setups with barns, arenas, and 10+ acres can push into the $800K-$1.2M range. Bare land with water rights trades much lower, often $40K-$70K per irrigated acre depending on location.

Where can I actually ride from a Richfield horse property?

Fishlake National Forest to the east offers thousands of acres of trail riding, and the Pahvant Range west of I-15 has open BLM ground for longer rides. Many owners also trailer to the Paiute ATV Trail corridors during shoulder seasons when motorized use is lighter, or to the Sevier River bottoms for flat conditioning work.

Are winters hard on horses in this part of Utah?

Richfield sits at about 5,300 feet and gets cold snaps into the single digits, but snowpack stays lighter than the Wasatch Back — typically a few inches at a time rather than feet. Most properties have frost-free hydrants and three-sided shelters rather than fully enclosed barns, which works fine for healthy horses with winter coats.

How far is Richfield from major equine vets and feed stores?

Richfield has its own large-animal vet practices and an IFA Country Store right in town for feed, tack, and supplies. For specialty surgical or reproductive work, most owners haul to Spanish Fork or Cedar City, both roughly 90 minutes to two hours out on I-70 and I-15.