GILBERT · QUEEN CREEK · SAN TAN VALLEY
Horse Property & Acreage
Acre lots, horse privileges and room for a barn, arena, shop or casita. Here's where to find them in the East Valley and what to check before you buy.
THE LIFESTYLE
What acreage buyers should check first
Horse property is defined by zoning, not just lot size. In Gilbert, large-lot districts are SF-35 (35,000 sq ft) and SF-43 (43,000 sq ft); Queen Creek uses rural districts like R1-43 and R1-54; and most San Tan Valley acreage sits in unincorporated Pinal County. Before you write an offer, confirm animal limits, irrigation rights, septic or sewer, well or city water, and whether there's an HOA.
Where the acreage is
Gilbert
Flood-irrigated acre lots in north Gilbert like Porter Acres and Circle G Ranches, plus larger parcels near Power and Chandler Heights Roads.
Queen Creek
Rural Estate zoning (R1-43 and larger) with one-acre-plus custom homes, equestrian neighborhoods and Town animal-unit limits.
San Tan Valley
No-HOA acreage in unincorporated Pinal County, some near San Tan Mountain Regional Park trails.
Acreage questions, answered
How many horses can I keep?
It depends on zoning. Queen Creek allows four animal units on a one-acre lot; Pinal County R-43 allows two large animals per acre. Verify each lot.
Do acreage homes have HOAs?
Many don't. Older Gilbert ranchettes and much of San Tan Valley's acreage have no HOA, while newer equestrian subdivisions often do. Read the CC&Rs before counting on horses or RVs.
Will the home be on septic or a well?
Often. Many older acre lots use septic, and some rural parcels rely on a private or shared well. Inspect both during escrow.
What is flood irrigation?
Some acre lots get SRP canal water that floods lawns and pasture on a schedule. It's low cost, but SRP sets the timing, not you.