Where can I search for homes based on acreage and if horses are allowed on the property??

Question

Thanksthanks.

Sorry if this is an unclear question, I'm looking for a website where I can search for homes for sale by acreage.
(AKA: Home with 5 acres in CITY, STATE or something. . .)

I've taken actual riding lessons for 7 years and wouldn't buy a property with less than 5-6 acres per horse.

Happy horses = happy me!

Answer 1

That's a tall order. A real estate agent can find you the listed properties with the necessary acerage and should be able to verify the zoning. However, I don't know of just one website that contains that information.

You could also check with the county and municipal zoning departments in the area where you want to purchase. They can tell you where you can have horses. Then you can check websites with land for sale in those areas.

Answer 2

Most real estate search programs let you specify a minimum acreage.

For horses, you have to check with the town as to their laws about farm animals. As a rule, if you have the space, you are allowed a horse or so, but some communities might be more restrictive. The problem probably isn't the town per se, because keeping farm animals is an old (and cherished) custom, but many developments might have by-laws that restrict it.

If you're in a rural area, I doubt it will be that much of a problem.

Nevertheless, be kind to a horse. If you are getting it for yourself, and you're experienced, fine. If you're getting it for your 9-yr-old daughter, know that horses last up to 20 years, and deserve company and room. Company either means attention or a companion animal (either another horse or often a goat is used). Don't try to cram a horse into a tiny little area, regardless of whether it's technically allowed or not. I'm not insinuating anything, just there isn't enough information to judge here. If you are moving to a rural area and can buy a couple of acres, great. If you're trying to live on a half-acre lot with a horse, please give it some serious thought.

Answer 3

You have to search for both, Acreage (here in Florida you need 0.75 Acres/Horse) but you need AG zoning as well. Even with enough land, you will not be allowed to have horses in most residential areas.

All Real Estate Agents can search (should be able to search) Properties which will work for you and your HAPPY Horses. Most Real Estate Agent Web Sites will allow you to surf the MLS (Multiple listing) where you can enter the zoning and the acreage, other criteria and your price range.

Find yourself a good and horse loving Real Estate Agent. We are out there (:

Answer 4

Start with the local planning department at the city. They will have specific zoning designations that permits horses on a property, along with minimum lot sizes, etc.

Most will have colored maps of the area that shows the parcels with this type of zoning. Many cities also have this information available on-line.

Knowing what zoning is required and which areas of town has that zoning will give you the places to start looking.

Answer 5

I am going to follow your answers because I am trying to sell that type of property and want to know where to list !
Thanks for asking !

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