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Horse Properties for Sale in Stockton, Utah
Stockton sits on the south end of Rush Valley in Tooele County, about 45 minutes from Salt Lake City and just south of Tooele City along SR-36. It's a small town — under 700 residents — with the kind of wide-open acreage that's become hard to find closer to the Wasatch Front. Lot sizes here regularly run from one acre to ten-plus, zoning is friendly to livestock, and the high desert valley floor sits around 5,100 feet with the Oquirrh Mountains rising to the east and the Stansbury range to the west. For horse owners, that translates to dry footing most of the year, plenty of room for arenas, round pens, and loafing sheds, and direct access to BLM trails up Soldier Canyon and into the Sheeplands.
Water rights are the conversation that matters most in Stockton. Most horse properties here rely on private wells or shares from the Settlement Canyon Irrigation Company, and the number of horses you can legally keep often ties back to how much water and acreage you actually own. Expect to see properties with existing barns, hay storage, pipe corrals, and frost-free hydrants — but always verify the water situation before writing an offer. Pricing tends to run well below comparable acreage in Heber or Eagle Mountain, which is part of why Stockton keeps drawing buyers priced out of those markets. Browse the active horse property listings below to see what's currently on the market, and reach out when you want help vetting water rights, zoning, or outbuildings on a specific parcel.
May 2026 · Stockton market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Stockton right now.
Median sale
$705,000
2 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
151 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.2%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
5
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About horse properties in Stockton.
How many horses can I keep on a Stockton property? ▾
Stockton follows Tooele County animal density rules in most areas, which generally allow one to two horses per acre depending on zoning and water rights. Properties zoned RR-1 or A-20 have more flexibility than those inside town limits. Always confirm the specific parcel's zoning with Tooele County before counting on a number.
Do horse properties in Stockton come with water rights? ▾
Some do, some don't — it varies parcel by parcel. Many properties pull from private wells with a stock water allowance, while others hold shares in Settlement Canyon Irrigation. Verify the deeded water rights and well permits through the Utah Division of Water Rights before closing; this is the single biggest due-diligence item on Rush Valley acreage.
What kind of riding access is nearby? ▾
Stockton borders thousands of acres of BLM and SITLA ground. Riders regularly head into Soldier Canyon, the Stockton Bar area, and the foothills of the Oquirrhs without needing to trailer out. The Pony Express Trail and Five Mile Pass OHV area are also a short haul south for longer rides.
How does Stockton compare to Erda or Grantsville for horse property? ▾
Erda and Grantsville have more developed equestrian infrastructure and slightly higher price tags, while Stockton tends to offer larger raw acreage at a lower per-acre cost. Stockton is also quieter and further from new subdivision growth, though you'll drive a bit further for feed stores, vets, and farrier services in Tooele.
Are there equine vets and farriers serving the area? ▾
Yes. Several large-animal vets practice out of Tooele and Grantsville and make farm calls to Stockton regularly. Farriers from the Tooele Valley and even Utah County service the area, and feed and tack are available at IFA in Tooele, roughly 15 minutes north.
What should I inspect on a Stockton horse property before buying? ▾
Beyond the house, get eyes on the well log and recent flow test, fencing condition, barn structural integrity, and any septic system serving outbuildings. Check for flood irrigation history, soil drainage in pasture areas, and whether existing corrals meet your discipline's needs. An ag-experienced inspector is worth the extra cost out here.