The horse property communities of Cave Creek, North Scottsdale, and Rio Verde continue to rank among the most desirable destinations in Arizona for equestrian living. These regions offer a distinctive blend of Sonoran Desert beauty, horse-friendly zoning, and luxurious equestrian estates, making them ideal for trail riders, ranchers, and competitive equestrians alike.

With access to world-class riding terrain—including Tonto National Forest, McDowell Mountain Regional Park, and Cave Creek Regional Park—these areas provide direct trail access from many properties, making them a haven for outdoor enthusiasts who love to ride in nature.

🌵 Why Buyers Love This Area:

  • Cave Creek: Known for its rustic Western charm, local rodeos, and active equestrian community.

  • Rio Verde: Offers upscale, serene horse properties with open desert views—ideal for those seeking privacy and tranquility.

  • North Scottsdale: Combines high-end homes with elite equestrian amenities including training arenas, barns, round pens, and luxury boarding facilities.

Whether you’re an endurance rider, competitive trainer, or casual trail rider, these communities offer the right mix of desert lifestyle and equestrian functionality—with city conveniences nearby.

***** 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….


šŸ“Š Market Snapshot: May 2025

As of May 8, 2025, the equestrian housing market in Cave Creek, Rio Verde, and North Scottsdale is showing clear signs of a cooling trend, giving buyers the upper hand:

In comparison, back on April 8, 2025, there were:

  • 59 active listings

  • Median List Price: $1,559,000

  • Median PPSF: $571

šŸ‘‰ Takeaway: Prices have come down, and more homes have hit the market, signaling sellers are adjusting expectations.


šŸ’ø Sales Activity & Market Conditions

In the past 30 days, 7 horse properties sold in this region: https://www.flexmls.com/share/C81fo/Selected

  • Median Sold Price: $900,000
    (Down from $1,212,500 in the previous 30-day period)

  • Average Price Reduction (List to Sold): -$50,000

  • Current Market Status: Cold – Favoring Buyers

According to the Cromford Report:

  • The Cromford Market Index (CMI) has dropped to 77, the lowest since April 2009.

  • Inventory is now 4% above normal, with more homes listed daily.

  • Buyer demand isn’t keeping up, resulting in rising inventory and pressure on sellers.

  • Median home sales prices are down 5.9% month-over-month (April to May 2025), and down 9.6% from March.

  • Mortgage rates remain steady in the high 6% range.


šŸ“ Zip Code Breakdown (as of May 2025):

  • Rio Verde 85262: 360 active listings | 70 under contract

  • North Scottsdale 85266: 151 active listings | 37 under contract

  • Cave Creek 85331: 261 active listings | 69 under contract

These numbers reflect colder market conditions, giving buyers more selection and negotiation power.


🐓 Final Thoughts

Now is an excellent time for buyers looking for horse property in Cave Creek, Rio Verde, or North Scottsdale. With prices softening, inventory rising, and motivated sellers, the door is open for savvy buyers to find exceptional equestrian properties at more competitive pricing.

If you’re considering buying or selling horse property in the North Valley, I’d love to help guide you through the current market.

Disclaimers:
  • System Links automatically expire after 30 days
  • The definition of ā€œMedian 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 REALTORĀ® 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.

šŸ“ž Call or text:Ā [480-221-1280]
šŸ“§ Email:Ā ron@azpropertyresource.com
🌐 Learn more: arizonahorsepropertyresource.com

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Glendale & Peoria Horse Property Market Update – March 25, 2025

The Glendale and Peoria horse property market March 25th 2025 offers seven active horse properties for sale. This area has equestrian-friendly zoning, spacious acreages, and two horse properties in this area feature flood irrigation. Ā One horse property includes an arena along with flood irrigation and located around the 43rd Ave. and Greenway area. As of today, the median size of available horse properties is 3,021 square feet, with a median list price of $1,050,000. The median price per square foot is $319, and properties are selling in an average of 33 days.

This area generally is North of the I-10 and South of the 303, West of the I-17 and East of the Agua Fria River.  —perfect for horse owners who desire to be closer to the city while still have barns, some arenas, riding trails and access to irrigation. Both Glendale and Peoria provide rural-style horse properties with the convenience of nearby city amenities.

***** 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….

There are a total of seven active horse properties in the Glendale/Peoria Arizona Horse Property Market March 25th 2025.

To View the active horse properties for this area click here>>> https://www.flexmls.com/share/BsjAe/Selected

There are a total of six sold horse properties within the last 60 days.

To view the Closed horse properties within the last 60 days click here>>> https://www.flexmls.com/share/BsjHH/Selected

Horse properties with Arenas.

There is one horse property that has an arena and it has irrigation too >>>> https://www.flexmls.com/share/BsjOT/4331-W-PORT-AU-PRINCE-LN-Glendale-AZ-85306
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.

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 REALTORĀ® 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.

šŸ“ž Call or text: [480-221-1280]
šŸ“§ Email: ron@azpropertyresource.com
🌐 Learn more: arizonahorsepropertyresource.com

The Real Estate Market update for November 2022.

Sales are down 39.7% from November 2022

Overal real estate is down 45%

Rates are up from 2.98% to the high 6% to low 7% range.

Last year at this time the market was in an extremely strong sellers’ market, and now it’s a buyers’ market.

Full Arizona November 2022 Market update below:

 

There are six new horse property listings in the Southeast Valley within the last two weeks.

Here’s a link to active new #horseproperty within the dates of 8-18-22 to 9-1-22.

View the listings click here.

To view all 60 active horse property listings for this area right now click here.

In order to be considered a #horseproperty the listing must contain at least a stall or tack-room.

This is a great time to buy or sell and the inventory is low. Give me a call if you’re thinking about selling or buying.

Thank you in advance for your referrals.

-Horse Property

-Residential

Ron Bykerk
480-221-1280
West USA Realty

 

#horseproperty #arizonahorseproperty #AZHPR #newhorseproperty #horse #horses

There are seven new #horse #property listings for the #Cave Creek, #Scottsdale and Rio Verde area within the last two weeks.

Here’s a link to active new #horseproperty within the dates of 8-16-26 to 8-30-22.

View the listings click here.

To view all 44 active horse property listings for this area right now click here.

In order to be considered a #horseproperty the listing must contain at least a stall or tack-room.

This is a great time to buy or sell and the inventory is low. Give me a call if you’re thinking about selling or buying.

Thank you in advance for your referrals.

-Horse Property

-Residential

Ron Bykerk
480-221-1280
West USA Realty

#horseproperty #arizonahorseproperty #AZHPR #newhorseproperty #horse #horses

There are four new horse property listings in Phoenix proper, North Phoenix, Desert Hills, and New River within the last two weeks.

Here’s a link to active new #horseproperty within the dates of 8-11-22 to 8-25-22.

View the listings click here.

To view all 24 active horse property listings for this area, click here.

To be considered a #horseproperty, the listing must contain at least a stall or tack room.

This is a great time to buy or sell and the inventory is low. Give me a call if you’re thinking about selling or buying.

Thank you in advance for your referrals.

-Horse Property

-Residential

Ron Bykerk
480-221-1280
West USA Realty

 

#horseproperty #arizonahorseproperty #AZHPR #newhorseproperty #horse #horses

 

Horse Property in West Phoenix

There are eleven new horse property listings for the West Valley (including Wickenburg) within the last two weeks.

Here’s a link to active new #horseproperty within the dates of 8-9-22 to 8-23-22.

View the listings click here.

To view all 63 active horse property listings for this area right now click here.

In order to be considered a #horseproperty the listing must contain at least a stall or tack-room.

This is a great time to buy or sell and the inventory is low. Give me a call if you’re thinking about selling or buying.

Thank you in advance for your referrals.

-Horse Property

-Residential

Ron Bykerk
480-221-1280
West USA Realty

 

#horseproperty #arizonahorseproperty #AZHPR #newhorseproperty #horse #horses

There are seven new #horse #property listings for the #Cave Creek, #Scottsdale and Rio Verde area within the last two weeks.

Here’s a link to active new #horseproperty within the dates of 8-2-26 to 8-16-22.

View the listings click here.

To view all 42 active horse property listings for this area right now click here.

In order to be considered a #horseproperty the listing must contain at least a stall or tack-room.

This is a great time to buy or sell and the inventory is low. Give me a call if you’re thinking about selling or buying.

Thank you in advance for your referrals.

-Horse Property

-Residential

Ron Bykerk
480-221-1280
West USA Realty

#horseproperty #arizonahorseproperty #AZHPR #newhorseproperty #horse #horses

There are three new horse property listings in Phoenix proper, North Phoenix, Desert Hills, and New River within the last two weeks.

Here’s a link to active new #horseproperty within the dates of 7-28-22 to 8-12-22.

View the listings click here.

To view all 19 active horse property listings for this area, click here.

To be considered a #horseproperty, the listing must contain at least a stall or tack room.

This is a great time to buy or sell and the inventory is low. Give me a call if you’re thinking about selling or buying.

Thank you in advance for your referrals.

-Horse Property

-Residential

Ron Bykerk
480-221-1280
West USA Realty

 

#horseproperty #arizonahorseproperty #AZHPR #newhorseproperty #horse #horses

Horse Property in West Phoenix

There are eleven new horse property listings for the West Valley (including Wickenburg) within the last two weeks.

Here’s a link to active new #horseproperty within the dates of 7-26-22 to 8-9-22.

View the listings click here.

To view all 59 active horse property listings for this area right now click here.

In order to be considered a #horseproperty the listing must contain at least a stall or tack-room.

This is a great time to buy or sell and the inventory is low. Give me a call if you’re thinking about selling or buying.

Thank you in advance for your referrals.

-Horse Property

-Residential

Ron Bykerk
480-221-1280
West USA Realty

 

#horseproperty #arizonahorseproperty #AZHPR #newhorseproperty #horse #horses

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