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Horse Properties for Sale in Summit, Utah
Horse properties in the Summit, Utah area cover a wide stretch of high-country ranching country — from the Kamas Valley floor and the pastures around Oakley and Peoa, north through Wanship, Coalville, and Henefer along the Weber River. Elevations run roughly 5,600 to 6,800 feet, which means short, intense growing seasons for pasture, long winters that demand real shelter and heated water, and summer evenings cool enough that horses stay comfortable in the field. Most acreages here sit on agricultural or rural-residential zoning that allows multiple horses per parcel, and many back directly to BLM, state, or Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest land — meaning you can saddle up at the barn and ride out without trailering.
What separates Summit County from other Utah horse markets is the combination of usable irrigated pasture, established water rights through Weber Basin and local ditch companies, and proximity to Park City's amenities and Salt Lake International (about 45 minutes from Kamas, 55 from Coalville). Buyers range from working ranch families who've been here for generations to newcomers wanting a few acres, a barn, and weekend trail access into the Uintas. Listings vary widely — a 2-acre setup with a three-stall barn outside Coalville reads very differently than a 40-acre operation with an indoor arena near Oakley. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market and how each property handles acreage, water, and outbuildings.
June 2024 · Summit market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Summit right now.
Median sale
$318,000
1 closed in June 2024
Median DOM
17 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.9%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
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Common questions
About horse properties in Summit.
How much acreage do I need for a horse in Summit County? ▾
Most rural zones in Summit County require at least one acre for the first horse, with additional acreage for each animal beyond that. Specific ratios vary between unincorporated areas, Oakley, Kamas, Henefer, and Coalville, so check the zoning designation on any parcel before writing an offer. Listings marketed as horse properties usually already meet the minimum, but confirm allowable animal units in writing.
What does water look like for irrigating pasture out here? ▾
Water rights are the make-or-break detail on Summit County horse properties. Many parcels in the Kamas Valley and Peoa pull from Weber Basin or local ditch companies with seasonal shares, while Wanship and Coalville properties often run on Echo or Rockport allotments. Ask for the water-rights number and the share count before anything else — a 5-acre pasture with no irrigation water is just dry grass by July.
Can I ride directly from the property, or do I need to trailer out? ▾
Plenty of acreages back to BLM, state trust land, or national forest, especially around the Uintas foothills above Kamas and Oakley. Other parcels sit inside subdivided areas where you'd trailer to trailheads like Mirror Lake Highway, Wasatch Mountain State Park, or the Jordanelle perimeter trails. The listing remarks usually say, but a quick look at a parcel map tells you for sure.
How do Summit County winters affect horse-keeping? ▾
Plan for real winter. Kamas and Coalville sit around 6,400–6,800 feet and routinely see four-plus months of snow cover, with overnight lows well below zero in January. Heated waterers, a covered run-in or barn, and plowed access to paddocks aren't optional — they're standard. Hay storage capacity for the full winter is something to evaluate on every property tour.
What's the price range for horse properties around Summit County? ▾
Entry-level acreage homes in Coalville, Henefer, and Wanship generally start in the high $700s to low $1M range. Kamas Valley and Oakley horse properties with usable pasture and a barn typically run $1.3M–$2.5M, and full equestrian estates near Park City or with Uinta views push well past $3M. Inventory is thin, so comparable sales matter more than list-price averages.
Are there boarding or trainer facilities nearby if I don't want a full setup? ▾
Yes — the Kamas Valley has a solid concentration of boarding barns, trainers, and an equestrian community centered around the Uintah foothills. Wasatch County's facilities near Heber and Midway are also a short drive south. That gives buyers flexibility to choose a smaller acreage and board overflow horses or use professional arenas without building one.