AZ Horse Property offers a wonderful lifestyle right inside the city. Phoenix Metro is a very large area with miles between the East Valley and the West Valley. There are areas of the Valley of the Sun where you will find AZ horse property in pockets. Much of the AZ horse property is located on the outskirts of East Valley Phoenix in communities such as Apache Junction, Cave Creek, Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley and Scottsdale.

AZ Horse Property and the Desert Sprawl & County Islands     
Over the years the Valley has sprawled out. Many of the large ranches and farms that used to exist in and around the Phoenix area have disappeared and been gobbled up by developers where new homes now flourish. This created the Maricopa County Islands we know today. AZ horse property is often located in a County Island. This is a small pocket of AZ horse property surrounded by urban growth of newer homes. This type of AZ horse property typically does not have the usual city services such as cable, sewer and trash pickup. Many cities have recognized the AZ horse property is a missed opportunity for increase in tax payers and have now annexed these areas. Gilbert is one such city and many of the AZ horse property you see in Gilbert has been annexed by the city and they are slowing adding cable services and offer trash and bulk trash pickup.

Phoenix Riding Trails, BLM Land & Regional Parks
Some AZ horse property is next to large areas of land with riding trails. These parks can provide many exciting locations for riders to experience.  Horseback riding trails are found in the high desert. Equestrian activities generally occur in concert with other outdoor recreation activities on existing roads and trails, and in open country areas.  AZ horse property owners throughout the Phoenix area and especially in Cave Creek and the Desert Hills area can enjoy the Cave Creek Regional Park Horseback Riding.

This is a huge bonus for equine homeowners because of the easy access to hundreds of acres of trail riding. There are areas in Cave Creek, Desert Hills, Apache Junction and San Tan Valley and Queen Creek that have these advantages as AZ horse property owners. Some AZ horse property owners can literally ride out the back of their property and access these amazing trails and parks. There are also some large parcels of land near South Mountain park which has miles and miles of trails too!

North Phoenix AZ Horse Property
In North Phoenix there is AZ horse property in a city known as Desert Hills. This is actually a Phoenix address in the zip code 85086. This is a desert area with no flood irrigation. There are beautiful mountain views all around the homes in Desert Hills. It is close to the I-17 and the city of Cave Creek and Carefree. With a short drive it is also easy to pick up the 101 loop and head into Scottsdale. AZ horse property in the Desert Hills area is also priced to sell and some real bargains can be had on AZ horse property in this area.

Cave Creek & Carefree AZ Horse Property
Cave Creek is a favorite for AZ horse property. Many people like the Cave Creek area for many reasons. It has a Western feel to the town itself and there are many horse owners and trainers who live in the Cave Creek and Carefree area. Cave Creek is also close to Scottsdale and Scottsdale nightlife and there are some beautiful mountain homes and mountain views. In the area between the 101 Loop and Cave Creek you can find homes with more than one acre lots. AZ horse property in the majority has been broken down to one acre lots. Though this is not necessarily in all areas of the Valley. AZ horse property in the Cave Creek area is definitely a favorite to home buyers looking for AZ horse property. Browse Cave Creek Horse Property or Browse Carefree Horse Property here.

As I stated earlier much of the AZ horse property is located on the outskirts of East Valley Phoenix in communities such as Apache Junction, Cave Creek, Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley and Scottsdale. Apache Junction Horse Property offers views of the Superstition Mountains. Apache Junction is a horse friendly community with many AZ Horse Properties for sale. Browse Apache Junction Horse Property to see if you can find your dream home.

Gilbert Arizona Horse Property is a great investment! Gilbert continues to be a rapid growing city with much to offer it's residents. Browse Gilbert AZ horse property.

I have listed the links to all popular AZ horse property communities on the right. If you have questions, please call the agent hotline: 480-626-0312

What is Arizona Horse Property?
In Nebraska and Iowa, where I am from, we would call horse property an acreage or a mini ranch. We didn't call it horse property…of course nearly every farm in Nebraska and Iowa would be considered zoned for horses and therefore a "Horse Property". In Arizona, it is something quite different. There are these little acreage scattered throughout the city and in the suburban areas called Arizona Horse Property.

When I came to Arizona, I didn't know what Arizona Horse Property was…what I mean is, I would see these cool little acreage in the middle of the city and they would have horses. I thought they might be super expensive and turns out, Arizona Horse Property is quite affordable.

The other thing I remember when I came from Nebraska to Arizona was the fact that the homes were really, I mean really, close together. It seemed there were a lot of big beautiful homes on a really small lot. That worked for us when our kids were small and as they started to get older, they wanted to run and play and I wanted them to be able to…so we started to search for Arizona Horse Property. This was way before I got my real estate license. As a matter of fact, it is the main reason I became a real estate agent and an Arizona Horse Property Specialist. Why would this matter? I soon realized I had an agent who really didn't listen and didn't know what I wanted. I was doing most of the searching online and then driving neighborhoods. I did this for a year or so before we ever pulled the trigger. I didn't know the process. I didn't know what we qualified for and I didn't know anything about horse property. What I did know is it was going to happen. It was going to be a horse property and I was going to move!

My Arizona Horse Property quest became just that, a quest. I would search for Arizona Horse Property in the morning, noon and night. I would drive Arizona Horse Property neighborhoods and write down phone numbers. I was even knocking on the doors of some of the Arizona Horse Property owners.

I realized that even though there was a lot of AZ horse property, there were not a lot of agents who held special knowledge of how to find them, the neighborhood, riding trails, and of course the know how of getting everything done during the course of an escrow. This is why I personally became an AZ Horse Property Specialist. I still sell many homes that are not horse property. I have many luxury home clients and we often have clients who will buy a single family home and board their horses. For that reason I have been finding AZ horse boarding facilities and sharing them with clients also.

Arizona also has a few community horse properties. These are small communities who share a public horse setup. Some have a pasture and shared equine setup. One such community is located in Queen Creek, Arizona. Will Rogers Equestrian Ranch is a planned development of 125 custom home lots, with a 10-acre professional equestrian center. View homes for sale in Will Rogers.

I hope you find this site helpful. I have and continue to share my knowledge, teach, educate and train not only clients, agents who can support our clients. I am always available to talk to you no matter which one of my agents you are working with. It is our goal to earn your business, not just once,  for a lifetime. Once you work with us we hope you see it would be a no-brainer to not work with us or to ever work with another agent….if not, we haven't done our job properly.

If you are an agent wanting to be fully trained and coached on selling AZ Horse Property or AZ Real Estate, please call me personally and visit with me…this may be the beginning of a wonderful working relationship! – Michelle Shelton, REALTOR®, Certified Negotiator, Coach, Trainer

Thank you for visiting our Arizona Horse Property website. If you are looking for Short Sale & Foreclosed Homes please visit our site: www.mapforeclosures.com You can search for single family homes on our site: www.mapazhomes.com If you would simply like to access the Arizona MLS you can go directly to the Arizona MLS login page and have full access to the Arizona MLS. Other sites are on a feed, don't be fooled. We give you the REAL MLS - the same one we use as agents. We value the opportunity to earn your business in the Arizona real estate market.  Call on any property to talk to one of our highly skilled agents: 480-626-0312

Warm Regards, Michelle Shelton, REALTOR®, Author, Trainer, Coach www.askmichelleshelton.com

If are a horse person, then this is the home for you. 

5 Bed 2 Bath

Home Size: 2.967 sf.

Lot Size: 290,110 sf. (6.6 acres).

Property Type: Single Family Detached.

MLS number: 4572504.

Listed with Mahoney Properties.

No matter if you have horses or cattle or both. this ranch will accommodate all your needs. From the moment you enter the large graveled circular drive you know that you are on a ranch. With many mature trees which line the property and add much shade.

As you enter the home you are take by the vast open feel of the living area. The floors are covered in tile except for the bedrooms which all have carpet.

The kitchen has lots of storage in the form of solid wood cabinetry with a huge walk-in pantry. On your way to the 3 car garage you will pass the utility room and a "mud room". 

The master bedroom is quite large and has a master office. The master bath features a double sinked solid granite counter top, and a jetted tub and walk-in shower. The lil lady will love the size of the  master closet!!

You will be assured to enjoy the wraparound covered patio with the family on our amazing Arizona nights. With steps off the patio you find the covered BBQ and fire pit area.

With 8 covered horse stalls and a 20'x30' tack room and covered storage for RV, boat or trailer's. With a total of 3 irrigated pastures an arena with team roping & calf roping chutes, hay storage and horse pens with automatic water. and many many more amenities.

If you have any questions or would like to set an appointment to view this amazing gem, please contact me and I will be happy to set one up for you.

Brought to you by Darin Lannaghan, Solutions Real Estate. Call me today at 480-626-0312 or email me at darin@askmichelleshelton.com

Featured Client – Pam Brown

Those of you working with us know how much we value personal growth and leadership development. There can never be enough leaders out there taking action in the world today. I think the Law of Attraction brings us clients who are leaders in their own lives, strong in character and very interesting. Our clients truly have the most amazing success stories! I had one client who was written up in a magazine as a model and another who was a big real estate tycoon. We had a Harlem Globe Trotter (man did he have some moves) and we have a lot of truly down to earth folks with great stories about their world. Although fame is great, most of our clients are normal, everyday people like us!  I always find their stories the most amazing.

Take Pam Brown from North Dakota for example.

Pam shared her weight loss success with us, complete with before and after photos. Yes…that is the same person in the photos! I could hardly believe it!

Pam and her husband, Matt, are working with Darin to find the perfect horse property in the Valley and as some of you know, I always say, my friends become my clients and my clients become my friends! Well, you guessed it, that is exactly what has happened with Pam.

I am so happy she shared this with us and when I asked her if I could blog about it, she gave me a quick, "sure". Good folks from North Dakota! Thanks Pam! You look amazing.

Are you a current client working with one of our real estate agents? What's your success story? Contact us

As I mentioned I was a busy guy and I wanted to share this one with y'all.

Amazing horse property! Not a Short sale or REO.

3 Bed 2 Bath

Home Size: 2,314 sq ft.

Lot Size: 56,192 sq ft.

Property Type: Single Family Detached

MLS number: 4627070

Listed with: Prudential Arizona Properties.

This home has been beautifully maintained. With the vaulted ceilings it sure makes it feel much larger than the square footage indicates.

The kitchen is open to family room and has a very large island, with lots of extended cabinets and a huge custom walk-in pantry. The formal dining room was converted from a bedroom and can be easily converted back if you needed the 4th bedroom.

The master bedroom is separate from the rest of the bedrooms. The Master bathroom has a huge soaking tub as well as a separate shower. It also has an amazing closet that has been customized for the little ladies every need.

The 3rd car bay is separated from the 2  car with an interior wall. The 3rd car space is currently a wood shop.

FULLY landscaped lot with a BLOCK fence and an automatic RV gate with a circular driveway in front & cute front patio with pavers.

This home has a very large back covered patio to enjoy your Arizona sunsets and BBQ.

This home even has it's very own telescope right in the backyard!!

Don't miss out on the baby!!

If you have any questions or would like to set an appointment to view this amazing gem, please contact me and I will be happy to set one up for you.

Brought to you by Darin Lannaghan, Solutions Real Estate. Call me today at 480-626-0312 or email me at darin@askmichelleshelton.com

Looked at this baby for an out of state client. Thought I would share it with all of you.

4 Bed, 2 Bath

Home Size: 2,450S Sq. ft.

Lot Size: 143,312 Sq ft.

Property Type: Single Family Detached

MLS number: 4622398

Listed with: Lost Dutchman Realty.

This brick home has 4 bedrooms with 2 baths. With a large family room, Den and a living room. Large kitchen with plenty of storage.

2 large covered patios great for entertaining by the pool,

Large covered parking for your R.V. or boat. New well just put in and the lot is flood irrigated.  

This Home is not a short sale or Bank owned.

With 3.29 acres there is plenty of room for lot's of horses and toy's.

If you have any questions or would like to set an appointment to view this amazing gem, please contact me and I will be happy to set one up for you.

Brought to you by Darin Lannaghan, Solutions Real Estate. Call me today at 480-626-0312 or email me at darin@askmichelleshelton.com

I sure was a busy guy this weekend and previewed several homes for a client form Washington state. Thought I would share with you what I found.

4 Bed, 3 Bath

Home size: 3,032 sq ft.

Lot size: 43,708 sq ft.

Property Type: Single Family Detached.

MLS number: 4622979

Listed with: Direct One Realty.

This amazing newly constructed home needs the septic system to be completed prior to move in. Estimate can be provided by the original contractor. Also the Spa tub for the master bathroom is currently in the utility room just waiting for you to have it installed.

The Kitchen great room is absolutely HUGE giving you that open space feeling. You will be very pleased with the costume wood cabinets and pantry. A kitchen with PLENTY of storage. The breakfast nook offers an amazing desert view, and a formal dinning room.

This gem has Travertine tile throughout and carpet in the bedrooms. Each of the bedroom closets are costume built. 

The Master bed/bath is well thought out with costume closet and a built-in entertainment area large enough for that really big LCD. The master bath has solid granite top.  Jet tub is waiting for it's final installation, you will also have a separate Travertine tiled shower stall.

All I can say is this will be a great decision when you make it..

If you have any questions or would like to set an appointment to view this amazing gem, please contact me and I will be happy to set one up for you.

Brought to you by Darin Lannaghan, Solutions Real Estate. Call me today at 480-626-0312 or email me at darin@askmichelleshelton.com

2440 E. Sherry Lane, San Tan Valley, Arizona Horse Property!

Polo Lovers this is your home! Dream horse property in San Tan Valley / Queen Creek area.

Polo Lovers – In addition to a beautiful home, guest house and caretakers quarters, you have Woody. Who is Woody you ask? Well, this is me on top of Woody pretending to know what I am doing with a Polo Stick! The owner of this home is a Polo Fanatic and he has this Polo Cage to practice to his hearts content! You can also practice and play on the regulation, well-lit, Polo Arena…all while enjoying the beautiful views of the Superstition Mountains in the distance.

No need to board! If you have been boarding horses there is no need now…breeders will love the fact that this 14 Stall Barn has 2 Birthing Stalls compete with closed circuit TV to watch the birthing process and stay close to the action. Additionally there are 6 covered stalls, Round-pen, Hot-walker and a 80kva Natural Gas Emergency Generator.

Enjoy eight irrigated pastures, fenced and cross-fenced with piperail fencing.

The Barn comes complete with a one bedroom, one bath caretakers quarters. This is in addition to the luxury guesthouse located up by the main home. The Guest House is great for family, friends and visitors and opens up to the back patio of the main house.

WOW! This beautiful home is well established on 13.13 irrigated acres. Custom touches every where you look. No need to dust! Owners are immaculate! Main home has luxury upgrades with hardwood, upgraded stainless appliances, souring coffered ceilings, slab granite and high end lighting. The large Master bedroom sports a soaking tub and walk-in shower and his and her walk-in closets. The main home includes a spacious walk-out basement and game room, plus an exercise room with a half bath and full bar for entertaining.  Right out the back is a well situated, fully sustainable, 841 square foot guest house that includes the same luxury as the main house.

Thank you for visiting our Arizona Horse Property website. If you are looking for Short Sale & Foreclosed Homes please visit our site: www.mapforeclosures.com You can search for single family homes on our site: www.mapazhomes.com If you would simply like to access the Arizona MLS you can go directly to the Arizona MLS login page and have full access to the Arizona MLS. Other sites are on a feed, don't be fooled. We give you the REAL MLS - the same one we use as agents. We value the opportunity to earn your business in the Arizona real estate market.  Call on any property to talk to one of our highly skilled agents: 480-626-0312

Warm Regards, Michelle Shelton, REALTOR®, Author, Trainer, Coach www.askmichelleshelton.com

Arizona Horse Property Reveiws – Read about the best deals and nicest homes on the market!

Our agents are constantly previewing homes and staying on top of what is currently on the market so when you call the agent hotline, chances are they may have already previewed a home you like!

On average our agents preview at least 10 homes a week. The good news is, we are going to start writing up those agent reviews here so you can get a feel for a home before you go in it. If you are looking to list your home, this can support you too as our agents know Arizona Horse Property!

So, come back soon and read the agent reviews to find out about your favorite horse property in the Phoenix area…or maybe see a few you didn't know were out there!

Thank you for visiting our Arizona Horse Property website. If you are looking for Short Sale & Foreclosed Homes please visit our site: www.mapforeclosures.com You can search for single family homes on our site: www.mapazhomes.com If you would simply like to access the Arizona MLS you can go directly to the Arizona MLS login page and have full access to the Arizona MLS. Other sites are on a feed, don't be fooled. We give you the REAL MLS - the same one we use as agents. We value the opportunity to earn your business in the Arizona real estate market.  Call on any property to talk to one of our highly skilled agents: 480-626-0312

Warm Regards, Michelle Shelton, REALTOR®, Author, Trainer, Coach www.askmichelleshelton.com

Michelle's first horse!
by Michelle Shelton, Arizona Horse Property Specialist

As you may have read from my previous post, I used to love Westerns. I loved them for many reasons…one being it was time with my dad in his big chair. I used to love the end of the day when he would come home from work and spend time with me.

I have included a photo of me on my first horse. Yes, it was my dad. He used to rear up and buck and gave me the full value of riding a horse. Number one…my horse loved me and I felt safe. Number two…we spent time together every day. Number three…It was FUN! Of course there was much deeper value and I could most likely extend it to a book. The point is, I did have a real horse when I was seven. My dad bought her for me. A mild mannered old mare. She was white with a few specks. I have no idea what breed she was….she was for sure a real horse and that was all that mattered.

I barely got to ride her and we had a bad storm come through and within days of getting her, she was struck by lightening. I remember seeing her lie dead and feeling sad I had not even given her a name. She was forever known as the white horse.

I am not sure why I am telling you this…I guess because I didn't get the opportunity to bond with her like I did with my dad when he gave me horsey rides each night. I do know, my next horse was in my life into adult-hood and we had several understandings between the two of us.

Although I am not a horse owner now, I have fond memories from my childhood of growing up with horses and taking care of them, riding and grooming and even delivering a foul. Now I am focused on supporting clients in finding the best possible home for not only themselves for their horse….their friend, their companion.

Thank you for visiting our Arizona Horse Property website. If you are looking for Short Sale & Foreclosed Homes please visit our site: www.mapforeclosures.com You can search for single family homes on our site: www.mapazhomes.com If you would simply like to access the Arizona MLS you can go directly to the Arizona MLS login page and have full access to the Arizona MLS. Other sites are on a feed, don't be fooled. We give you the REAL MLS - the same one we use as agents. We value the opportunity to earn your business in the Arizona real estate market.  Call on any property to talk to one of our highly skilled agents: 480-626-0312

Warm Regards, Michelle Shelton, REALTOR®, Author, Trainer, Coach www.askmichelleshelton.com

TV Westerns and the Arizona West!
by Michelle Shelton

I grew up watching Westerns on TV. I would sit with my dad in the big chair and we would watch Clint Eastwood and sing the song, Rrolling, rolling, rolling, keep them doggies rolling, keep them doggies rolling, RAWHIDE."

Yesterday I drove to Phoenix to look at a very unique horse property. Our website, www.askmichelleshelton.com features horse properties all over the Phoenix Valley and even some Tucson and Northern Arizona properties. For that reason these folks wanted to see what we could do with their unique property.

I love the fact that the property next to them is the Phoenix Preserve and there is opportunity for horseback riding in every direction. I also loved the fact that there was a historical rock house on the property and there was another one on the Preserve next to them that was called ruins. They were built in the 1800's and this owner has hers rented out. It is amazing.

The value of this property is really in the multiple business opportunities available. They have been boarding for years and have a database of clients. The majority of their clients have been with them for years and continue to do business with them. They also have been working with the city for four and a half years to get zoning to offer a Dude Ranch. What that means is, someone could come in and simply asphalt the parking areas and offer trail riding into the Preserve and host BBQ's. The mountains are beautiful. The city lights are beautiful. How much fun would it be to have a Rawhide trail ride and eat some good Western food at the end of the trail ride? I envision Boy Scout Groups, Family Reunions, School Groups and all sorts of family events jumping in on this one!

The couple has built this business over 35 years and they have put their heart and soul into it. I see someone stepping in and taking what they have built to the next level with the trail rides and BBQ's. This could be one of the hottest tickets in the Valley.

I remember going to Rawhide in Scottsdale when I first moved here. It is a little different than this ranch of course, I use the comparison because everyone I talked to asked me if I had been there. There is something attractive about the Wild West. That Western feel of Arizona. The rocks. The cactus. We just don't want to give that up and when we find a place and people who allow us to tap into that…well it is priceless. It takes me back to that big chair with my dad…maybe that is what it is…yeah….keep them doggies rolling….

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