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 terraināincluding Tonto National Forest, McDowell Mountain Regional Park, and Cave Creek Regional Parkāthese areas provide direct trail access from many properties, making them a haven for outdoor enthusiasts who love to ride in nature.
Cave Creek: Known for its rustic Western charm, local rodeos, and active equestrian community.
Rio Verde: Offers upscale, serene horse properties with open desert viewsāideal 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 functionalityāwith 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 etcā¦.
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:
Active Horse Property Listings: 64 https://www.flexmls.com/share/C81dz/Selected
Median List Price: $1,525,000
Median Home Size: 2,995 sq ft
Median Price per Sq Ft: $499
Horse Properties with Arenas: 29 (out of 64) https://www.flexmls.com/share/C81rl/Selected
In comparison, back on April 8, 2025, there were:
59 active listings
Median List Price: $1,559,000
Median PPSF: $571
š Takeaway: Prices have come down, and more homes have hit the market, signaling sellers are adjusting expectations.
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 ā 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 isnāt 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.
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.
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 youāre considering buying or selling horse property in the North Valley, Iād love to help guide you through the current market.
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 platformāArizona Horse Property Resourceāto 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.
š Call or text:Ā [480-221-1280]
š§ Email:Ā ron@azpropertyresource.com
š Learn more:Ā arizonahorsepropertyresource.com
West USA Realty
2355 W Utopia Rd Ste #100, Phoenix, AZ 85027
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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. Ā āperfect 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.
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 platformāArizona Horse Property Resourceāto 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.
š Call or text: [480-221-1280]
š§ Email: ron@azpropertyresource.com
š Learn more: arizonahorsepropertyresource.com
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.
Hereās 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 youāre 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.
Hereās 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 youāre 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.
Hereās 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 youāre 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 eleven new horse property listings for the West Valley (including Wickenburg) within the last two weeks.
Hereās 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 youāre 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.
Hereās 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 youāre 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.
Hereās 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 youāre 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 eleven new horse property listings for the West Valley (including Wickenburg) within the last two weeks.
Hereās 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 youāre 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
