🐴 Far West Phoenix Valley Horse Property Market Report – July 2025

Covering Wickenburg, Wittmann, Waddell & Surprise, Arizona

The Far West Phoenix Valley continues to offer some of the most desirable horse properties in Arizona—whether you’re seeking lush irrigated land in Waddell, wide-open desert access in Wittmann, the roping lifestyle in Wickenburg, or a balance of suburban convenience and rural charm in Surprise.

With non-HOA parcels, county island estates, and properties that accommodate arenas, barns, and turnout spaces, this region remains a magnet for equestrians of all disciplines—from professional trainers to weekend trail riders.

***** 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….

📊 July 2025 Market Snapshot

As of July:

• Active Listings: 70 >>> https://www.flexmls.com/share/CPcaI/Selected

• Median List Price: $882,500

• Median List Price per Sq Ft: $367

• Median Home Size: 2,263 sq ft

• Listings with Arenas: 24 >>> https://www.flexmls.com/share/CPccO/Selected

📉 Recent Sales – Past 60 Days

• Closed Sales: 19 >>>> https://www.flexmls.com/share/CPce9/Selected

• Median Sold Price: $770,000

• Median Sold Home Size: 2,824 sq ft

• Median Sold Price per Sq Ft: $336

• Average Days on Market: 96

🔄 How Does July Compare to Previous Months?

📉 Inventory Trends

• April: 74 active listings

• May: 80 active listings (seasonal bump)

• June: 69 listings

• July: 70 listings

Inventory has remained stable over the past two months, following a peak in May. However, what stands out is the continued growth in arena-equipped properties—from just 7 in May to 24 in July. This adds significant value for buyers looking for properties ready for training, boarding, or roping.

💰 Price Trends

List Prices:

• April: $899,500

• May: $869,950

• June: $849,000

• July: $882,500

List prices have ticked back up in July after a springtime cooling trend. This may reflect the increasing presence of larger, higher-end equestrian properties coming onto the market.

Sold Prices:

• May: $667,500

• June: $805,000

• July: $770,000

After a strong rebound in June, the slight dip in July’s median sold price likely reflects a mix of smaller sales or more competitively priced properties—though the median sold home size in July was the largest yet at 2,824 sq ft, indicating that buyers are still securing substantial acreage and home sizes at moderate prices.

Price Per Sq Ft (PPSF):

• List PPSF: Down slightly from $373 in April to $367 in July

• Sold PPSF: Declined from $350 in June to $336 in July

This softening suggests that while higher-end homes are entering the market, buyers are negotiating value, and sellers are continuing to make price adjustments (average reductions still hover around $30,000).

🧭 July Market Insight

The Far West Phoenix Valley horse property market appears to be balancing out after the spring dip and early summer rebound. While list prices are up, buyers remain selective—especially with a growing number of arena-equipped homes now on the market, including many under $1 million.

Properties with irrigation, professional-grade arenas, and ample turnout continue to perform well, particularly in Waddell and Wickenburg. Meanwhile, Wittmann and Surprise are offering more budget-friendly options with trail access and room to grow.

Buyers can still find value—especially in properties that have been on the market longer or offer move-in-ready equestrian infrastructure. For sellers, listings that are competitively priced and highlight key horse-friendly features are seeing solid activity and stronger closing prices.

📍 Final Thoughts

From the desert training grounds of Wittmann to the roping arenas of Wickenburg, the irrigated pastures of Waddell, and the suburban-rural blend of Surprise, the Far West Phoenix Valley continues to attract a broad range of horse property buyers.

If you’re looking to buy, now is a great time to explore properties with riding arenas or barns already in place. For sellers, highlighting these equestrian features—and pricing with the current buyer mindset in mind—can help your property stand out in this competitive, yet balanced, summer market.

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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