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Horse Properties for Sale in Tooele, Utah
Tooele County sits about 35 miles west of Salt Lake City across the Oquirrh Mountains, and its wide-open terrain makes it one of the most practical places in northern Utah to own a horse property. Land is significantly more affordable here than in the Wasatch Front valleys — residential parcels of one to five acres regularly come in well below comparable acreage in Eagle Mountain or Heber City — which means buyers can actually afford the space their animals need. The county's high desert elevation (Tooele City sits at roughly 4,900 feet) gives you four true seasons, but summers are drier and less brutal than the Salt Lake Valley floor, and the surrounding terrain of the Stansbury and Oquirrh ranges offers miles of trail access without trailering. Neighborhoods along 200 North and properties spread across Erda, Grantsville, and the rural stretches toward Stansbury Park frequently show up with barn-ready lots, existing paddocks, water rights or secondary water, and the AG-zoning setbacks that make livestock ownership genuinely livable.
When shopping for horse properties in Tooele, pay close attention to water rights and secondary water availability — irrigating pasture in a high desert county adds up fast without a secondary water hookup. Verify zoning with Tooele County or Tooele City directly, since city-limit parcels and county parcels operate under different ordinances for livestock density. Grantsville in particular has long been a hub for working ranch properties and larger equestrian estates, while Erda offers a middle ground of newer construction on agricultural lots. Parcels here are often marketed with existing corrals, tack rooms, and hay storage already in place, which can meaningfully reduce your setup costs. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
June 2026 · Tooele market
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Median sale
$400,000
52 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
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listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.8%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
204
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Common questions
About horse properties in Tooele.
Which areas around Tooele are best for horse properties? ▾
Erda is the most established horse community in the valley, with larger lots, agricultural zoning, and a strong network of trails and arenas. Grantsville, Stockton, Lake Point, and the rural edges of Stansbury Park also have legitimate horse setups. Inside Tooele city limits, look on the south and east benches where lot sizes open up.
How much land do I need to keep horses in Tooele County? ▾
Tooele County zoning typically allows horses on parcels of one acre or more, with density rules tied to the specific zone (RR-1, RR-5, A-20, etc.). One acre realistically supports one to two horses with supplemental feed; for pasture-fed animals plan on two to five acres per horse depending on irrigation.
Do most horse properties here have irrigation water? ▾
Many do, but not all. Erda and Grantsville properties often carry shares in Settlement Canyon Irrigation, Grantsville Irrigation, or private well rights. Always verify the deeded water shares, the delivery schedule, and whether the water is secondary (pressurized) or open-ditch before writing an offer — it dramatically affects pasture quality and summer costs.
Can I ride directly from the property onto public land? ▾
In several Erda, Stockton, and Settlement Canyon areas, yes — BLM land and Forest Service access points are close enough that you can trailer five minutes or ride out depending on your exact location. Middle Canyon, Settlement Canyon, and the Stansbury Mountains all have established trail systems used by local riders.
What should I check on the inspection beyond the house? ▾
Fencing condition and type (no-climb vs. barbed wire matters), barn electrical and water lines, septic size relative to the home, well gallons-per-minute and water quality, manure management setup, and arena drainage. Also confirm any outbuildings are permitted — unpermitted barns and shops are common in rural Tooele and can complicate financing.
How does pricing compare to horse properties in Heber or South Jordan? ▾
Tooele is generally 25-40% cheaper per acre than equivalent setups in Heber Valley or the south Salt Lake County horse corridors. A finished five-acre property with a barn and arena that runs $1.8M+ in Highland or Heber often lands in the $800K-$1.2M range in Erda or Grantsville, which is the main reason buyers make the drive.