Arizona Horse Property Market Report: Desert Hills, New River, Black Canyon City & Far North Phoenix
The North Central Arizona corridor, including Desert Hills, New River, Black Canyon City, and the Far North Phoenix region, is a sought-after destination for horse property buyers. These areas offer a unique blend of rugged desert beauty, expansive acreage, and direct access to hundreds of miles of open desert trails, making them a dream come true for trail riders, horse owners, and professional horse trainers.
With large barns, riding arenas, round pens, and spacious turnouts, the equestrian infrastructure in these communities is well-suited for both recreational and competitive horse lifestyles. The combination of wide-open spaces, breathtaking mountain views, and cooler elevations compared to central Phoenix creates a peaceful and scenic environment that still allows for convenient access to the city. You’ll also find city water, hauled water and wells in this area.
Whether you’re looking for horse property near Phoenix with room to roam or a rural equestrian estate that provides privacy and space, Desert Hills, New River, and Black Canyon City offer the perfect balance of functionality with beautiful mountain views in the high desert.
***** In order to be considered a horse property, the horse property listing must have at least one horse feature: Arena, Auto Waterer, barn, corral, stall, tack-room,hotwalker etc….
Current Market Snapshot (as of April 5, 2025):
- 31 active horse property listings across Desert Hills, New River, and Black Canyon City
- 14 of the 31 active listings feature a riding arena or equestrian training setup
- Median active listing price: $888,000
- Median price per square foot (PPSF): $372
Sales Activity – Last 90 Days:
- 18 horse properties sold in the past 90 days https://www.flexmls.com/share/Bwice/Selected
- Median sold price: $562,000
- Median sold PPSF: $322
These areas offer space, privacy, and proximity to riding trails and equestrian amenities. There are an abundance of different trail riding within a few hundred feet of the homes. Buyers looking in this area appreciate the rare combination of natural beauty and rural lifestyle, all within a reasonable commute to Phoenix.
Whether you’re an homebuyer, or seller, the Desert Hills–New River–Black Canyon City horse property market offers excellent opportunities in the Arizona equestrian real estate space. This area is in a buyers market which means buyers have the upper hand in negotiations.
- 31 horse properties are currently for sale in this North Phoenix area.
- The median listing price for Arizona equestrian properties in this area is $888,000,00 with a median price per square foot (PPSF) of $372.00. https://www.flexmls.com/share/Bvu5z/Selected
- Over the past 90 days, 18 horse properties have sold, with 11 featuring private riding arenas.
Disclaimers:
- System Links automatically expire after 30 days
- The definition of “Median is often considered a more accurate reflection of the typical property because it better represents the center value in a dataset by excluding the high and low values of the outliers.
- Not all listings are with West USA Realty brokerage.
- Full supporter of the Fair Housing Act.
Ron Bykerk is a seasoned entrepreneur and Arizona horse property specialist with over 30 years of experience in the equestrian industry. As a REALTOR® with West USA Realty, he combines his deep knowledge of equine properties, land use, and the unique needs of horse owners to help buyers and sellers navigate the Arizona horse property market. Having visited thousands of equestrian properties across the state, Ron offers unparalleled expertise and a centralized platform—Arizona Horse Property Resource—to ensure maximum exposure, expert guidance, and seamless transactions. His long-standing relationships with horse owners, trainers, and equestrian professionals reflect his commitment to serving the Arizona horse community with integrity and passion.
📞 Call or text: [480-221-1280]
📧 Email: ron@azpropertyresource.com
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