As December 2025 ushers in the holiday season, the Far West Phoenix Valley Horse Property Market—covering Wickenburg, Wittmann, Surprise, and Waddell (zip codes like 85390, 85361, 85378, 85355)—continues to captivate equestrian enthusiasts with its expansive lots, flood irrigation in Wittmann, and Wickenburg’s “Team Roping Capital” culture. This region offers rural charm and no-HOA flexibility, ideal for trainers, breeders, and trail riders. In this December 2025 report, we’ll analyze Arizona MLS data, compare trends to October and November, and explore a dynamic market. Whether you’re searching for horse properties for sale in Wickenburg AZ or Wittmann, let’s dive in.
***** 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…
Inside the Arena
These are the stats for the Horse Property Market in the Far West Phoenix Valley currently for both active and closed Horse Properties.
Active Horse Properties: 71 https://www.flexmls.com/share/DBezM/Selected
Median active Square Foot: 2,411
Median active Price: $900,000
Median active Current list Price $893,000
Median Active PPSF: $400.00
19 Horse Properties Include Arenas https://www.flexmls.com/share/DBf03/Selected
20 Horse Properties Closed last 60 days https://www.flexmls.com/share/DBf0x/Selected
Median Sold Square Foot: 2,190.5
Median Sold Price: $577,750
Median Sold PPSF $302.00
If you’re looking for a horse property with an arena, then you have a lot of options. There are 19 horse properties for sale right now that include arenas of some sort and they are spread all around Wickenburg, Wittmann, Surprise and Waddell. There are even some in Morristown which is between Wittmann and Wickenburg and if you’ve never considered Morristown, then I would recommend considering it. Access to the North, South, East and West and really a growing horse property area.
Comparison to November 2025
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December 2025 Trends: The drop to 71 listings and $893,000 median price signal buyer opportunities. 19 arena properties (down from 24) and 20 closings (up from 18) reflect steady demand.
Outside the Arena: Local Market Overview (Wickenburg vs. Wittmann vs. Waddell)
The Far West Phoenix Valley’s real estate market in November 2025 shows contrasting dynamics across Wickenburg, Wittmann, Surprise and Waddell—Wickenburg with higher inventory and slower sales, Wittmann with balanced supply and longer market times, and Waddell with tighter inventory and quicker transactions. All three areas offer equestrian-friendly properties, but their trends cater to different buyer preferences.
Market Overview and Inventory
Wickenburg has a 9.68-month supply of inventory, signaling a buyer-friendly market. Wittmann has a 6.61-month supply, balanced with a 1% month-over-month drop. Waddell has a 3.71-month supply, down 11% month-over-month and 23% year-over-year, favoring sellers.
Pricing and Listings
Wickenburg’s new listings (37) median $639,000, active (238) at $599,849, and sold at $494,000 (up 10%). Wittmann’s new listings median $602,000, active at $609,000, and sold at $475,000 (up 19%). Waddell’s new listings (35) median $487,777, active at $540,990, and sold at $481,490 (up 1%). Wickenburg offers luxury, Wittmann mid-range, and Waddell affordability.
Sales Performance
Wickenburg’s median sold price is $494,000 (up 10%), selling at 96.48% of list in 43 days. Wittmann’s median sold is $475,000 (up 19%), at 99.07% of list in 123 days (up 37%). Waddell’s median sold is $481,490 (up 1%), at 100.29% of list in 69 days (up 15%). Waddell’s quicker pace and above-list sales favor sellers, contrasting Wickenburg’s negotiation room and Wittmann’s longer times.
Community Appeal
Wickenburg boasts historic downtown and Desert Caballeros Western Museum. Wittmann offers rural tranquility near White Tank Mountain Regional Park. Waddell provides Estrella Mountain Regional Park for recreation.
Buyer Insights
Wickenburg suits buyers wanting luxury and negotiation; Wittmann offers balance for patient buyers; Waddell provides speed for entry-level equestrians. Horse properties in all three benefit from trails and arenas, but Wickenburg has more inventory.
Beyond the Paddock: National and Statewide Real Estate News
The Cromford Report notes the trend over the last week has been strongly favorable to sellers, with demand rising noticeably and supply falling more quickly than normal for the time of year. This has resulted in green circles outnumbering red circles by 15 to 3. Scottsdale and San Tan Valley were the two that flipped from red to green since last week. The average change in CMI over the last month is +6.4%, up quite a bit from +3.6% last week.
Leading the charge for sellers are Fountain Hills and Chandler at the top of the table like last week, but Queen Creek, Peoria, Maricopa and Tempe have also moved up by 10% or more. Paradise Valley is the leading city improving for buyers with its CMI down 11% in the last month, but even this is a lot less than last week. It has also improved for sellers if we look only at the change in its CMI over the last week. The two others in that group favoring buyers declined by 3% or less. Like PV, Avondale turned around in the last week and Surprise is the only city still moving in favor of buyers right now. Once again, it is particularly encouraging to see the bottom 3 cities all moving substantially in favor of sellers. We now have 8 cities in seller’s market, 4 balanced and 6 in buyer’s markets. [Source: Cromford Report, December 2025]
A lot of the conversations around home prices, especially in Phoenix, is that they will have to come down because buyers are not going to pay these prices and sellers are going to be forced to bring their home price down in order to sell the house. Well, we are actually seeing sellers just take their homes off th e market. According to this article by Redfin, looking at a national scale, delistings jump 28% as sellers pull homes off the market rather than settling for low prices. They say the number of home listings that were pulled off the market rose to a historically high level in September. And sellers are delisting because their listings are going stale. They’d rather stay put than accept a lower offer. About 12% of total listings were delisted in September. That’s the highest September rate in a decade.
When we look at the year-to-date canceled listings in the Valley, 2025 is much higher than past years back to 2020 (not shocking compared to 2020-2022 when everything sold, but definitely higher than the last two years). 20,147 homes canceled year-to-date. This is common in December as sellers take homes off for holidays, but remaining sellers get more buyer eyes with demand increasing. So, it can be a hard time to sell, but you might be in a better position to list or keep listed than in previous years.
Why the Far West Phoenix Valley Stands Out for Horse Owners
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Wickenburg (zip 85390): Known as the “Team Roping Capital,” with world-class arenas and cowboy culture.
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Wittmann (zip 85361): Flood-irrigated ranches and desert trails, ideal for breeding or recreation.
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Surprise/Waddell (zip 85378, 85355): No-HOA flexibility for barns and RV storage, with suburban access.
Conclusion
The December 2025 Far West Phoenix Valley market offers value and equestrian appeal. Contact Ron Bykerk to explore horse properties for sale in Wickenburg AZ or Wittmann—let’s make your equestrian dream real.
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- This blog includes the Far West Phoenix Valley Horse Property Market (e.g., Waddell, Wittmann, Surprise, Wickenburg)85307, 85340, 85309, 85363, 85378, 85374, 85379, 85383, 85342, 85390, 85361, 85387, 85375, 85374, 85340, 85395, 85396, 85355, 85388, 85378
Author Ron Bykerk
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.
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