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$1,361,458
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The expert's checklist: horse properties in in Loveland

  • Water decides everything. Pull the well permit from the Colorado Division of Water Resources: many rural wells are household-use only and do not allow watering horses or irrigating pasture. Irrigation water rights and ditch shares are rare, priced separately and must be named in the contract.
  • Zoning and horse limits: each county sets how many horses a lot can carry and what boarding needs a permit. Confirm with the county planning office, not the listing.
  • Build the permit time into your deadlines. Well and septic transfers and inspections on acreage take longer than a 30-day closing allows; set the due-diligence deadlines to match.
  • Barn, fence and arena: pipe fence, a loafing shed or barn with power and water, and an arena with drainage are what horse buyers pay for and what appraisers can verify.
  • Ditch shares in Northern Colorado: much of the acreage near Loveland and Berthoud carries irrigation ditch company shares. Shares transfer separately from the land, so name them and the share certificate in the contract and confirm the transfer with the ditch company.
What should I check before buying a horse property in Loveland?

The well permit (many allow household use only), irrigation water and ditch shares, county zoning and horse limits, septic, barn and fence condition, and how long the permits take against your closing date.

How many acres do I need for a horse in Colorado?

Counties set the rule, and it changes with zoning and whether the pasture is irrigated. The horse properties that sold in Loveland in the last year had a median lot of 6.0 acres; confirm the limit for a specific lot with the county.

Do I need special insurance for a horse property in Colorado?

Yes. A standard homeowners policy limits or excludes liability for horses, so ask for equine or farm liability coverage. Colorado's equine activity law (C.R.S. 13-21-119) limits some liability for riding activities but does not replace insurance.

What is a loafing shed?

A three-sided shelter that lets horses get out of wind, sun and snow while staying in the pasture. Buyers look for one with a solid roof, good drainage and water nearby.

Can I board other people's horses on my property?

Boarding for pay is a commercial use in most Colorado counties and needs zoning approval or a permit. Keeping your own horses is a separate, simpler question. Ask the county planning office before you buy for boarding income.

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About horse properties in Loveland

Loveland horse properties offer a rare balance of affordability, open space , and year-round outdoor living along Colorado’s Front Range. With more than 300 days of sunshine, riders can take advantage of nearby equestrian trails, boarding barns, and training arenas throughout the region. From acreage estates east of town with room for horses and barns, to smaller ranchettes near Boyd Lake and rural lots with mountain views, Loveland real estate delivers options for both casual riders and serious competitors. Local events and county fairs highlight the area’s equestrian culture, and trail access ties directly into Northern Colorado’s wide-open landscapes. Scroll below to view the latest horse properties for sale in Loveland and find the acreage that matches your lifestyle.

Loveland is one of the best places to raise horses in Colorado. However, be forewarned, if you're looking to find a home with a lot of acreages so that you can raise horses, you will need to move swiftly. Homes like this are always in demand due to the popularity of equestrian activities and horse ranching in the area.

This means that you should decide how much acreage you want and the style of the home you want to be on the property. Think about the size of the home you want as well. Be very detailed down to the number of bathrooms that you want and bedrooms.

It's the little details that can help you spot the right property for you when it becomes available. All of this will help you to narrow down your search.

Property for raising horses is abundant in Loveland. It also requires you to find an expert real estate agent to assist you.

For example, you need to make sure that the property has the correct legalities. The legalities in many cases affect zoning.

Bear in mind that just because a home has a large amount of acreage doesn't mean that you are automatically allowed to keep horses on it. You need to check with the relevant authorities. The experts at Kenna Real Estate Group can help you find out about zoning laws.

The quality of the land is also important when you are choosing a property. The best property is to raise horses and have land that is dry and well-drained.

Questions people ask about horse properties in Loveland

How many horse properties are for sale in Loveland right now?

The grid at the top of this page is the live MLS list: it updates the moment a home lists or closes, and the market stats under it show today's median price. More: Horse Properties for Sale in Adams County, Colorado.

Which ZIP code has the most horse properties in Loveland?

It changes as homes list and sell. Switch the grid to map view to see where today's listings cluster, or open the ZIP code pages linked on this page for each ZIP's live count. More: Horse Properties for Sale in Adams County, Colorado.

How big are the horse properties in Loveland?

Sizes vary from home to home. Use the grid filters for square footage and bedrooms; the market stats under the grid show today's price per square foot. More: Horse Properties for Sale in Adams County, Colorado.

Can I buy horse propertie in Loveland with a low down payment?

Yes. Colorado down-payment assistance works at a 620 credit score, FHA takes 3.5 percent down, VA zero where the buyer qualifies, and a seller credit covers closing costs. On the median $1.2M horse property that is $41,825 down at 3.5 percent. More: Can I afford a home now?.

What is the median price of horse properties in Loveland?

The market stats under the grid show today's median list price and price per square foot, and they update with every new listing. More: Can I afford a home now?.

Do horse properties in Loveland have HOA fees?

Some do. Each listing card shows the HOA fee, and the grid filters can narrow the list to homes with no HOA. More: HOA fees in Colorado, explained.

Is Loveland Horse Friendly?

Loveland is one of the best places in Colorado to own a horse. Several homes have acres of property where they ride horses in the open spaces. There are in most cases barns or stables on these properties.

How many acres do I need for horses in Loveland?

The county zoning for the address sets it, and it ranges from one horse per acre on some rural-residential lots to no limit on agricultural land. Two horses on two to five acres with a dry lot is the common Loveland setup.

Can I board horses or give lessons on the property?

Only where the zoning and the covenants allow a commercial equine use. Some Larimer County lots do; many subdivisions do not. A Kenna agent checks both before you count on the income.

Does the well come with the house?

The well and its permit transfer with the land, and the permit's allowed use goes with it. If the permit is household-use-only, watering horses from it is not allowed; a change of use is a state application, not a promise from the seller.

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Horse Properties and Equestrian Homes for Sale in Loveland, CO: What You Are Looking At

A horse property in Loveland is a home on acreage zoned for livestock, with the fencing, water and outbuildings to keep horses on the land you own. Buyers searching horse properties for sale in Loveland also search equestrian homes, homes with a barn, homes with an arena, ranches, homes on 5 acres, homes with pasture and homes with horse trailer parking, and this page pulls all of them from the MLS. This page shows horse properties for sale in Loveland, and the count updates the moment a home lists or closes. Around Loveland the riding is in the Devil's Backbone and Blue Sky trails that allow horses, The Ranch Events Complex arenas and the acreage between Loveland, Berthoud and Masonville.

The Kenna Real Estate Group has sold Colorado horse property since 2002 and shows acreage 7 days a week, and same day when the seller allows it. Call or text 303-955-4220. A live person answers.

Zoning, Acres and Animals in Larimer County

The county, not the listing, decides how many horses a Loveland property can carry. Most horse properties around Loveland sit on lots zoned agricultural or rural residential, and the county sets the animals allowed per acre, the setbacks for a barn and the rules for a boarding business. A subdivision covenant can be stricter than the county. A Kenna agent pulls the zoning and the covenants for any address before you tour, so the horse count is settled before you fall for the barn.

What to Check Before You Buy a Horse Property in Loveland

  • The well permit. Colorado wells carry a permitted use. A household-use-only permit does not allow livestock watering; a domestic or livestock permit does. The permit number is public and a Kenna agent reads it during your review period.
  • Water on the ground. A stock tank, a hydrant in the paddock and a frost-free line to the barn are the difference between a horse property and a house on dirt.
  • Fencing and footing. Perimeter fence, cross-fencing and a dry lot. Walk the fence line and look at the low spots after a storm.
  • The barn and the arena. Stalls, runs, hay storage, tack room, and whether the outdoor arena drains. An indoor arena in Larimer County is worth real money and appraises that way.
  • Trailer access. A gooseneck needs a turnaround, a gate wide enough and a road the county plows. Ask who maintains the road and what it costs.
  • Septic and hay. Every rural Loveland property is on septic; Colorado requires a use permit and inspection at transfer in most counties. Confirm where hay is delivered and stored.
  • Insurance and wildfire. Foothills and forested acreage carry wildfire ratings that change the premium. Get the quote before your inspection deadline, not after.
  • Tax status. Horses kept for personal use rarely earn agricultural tax classification in Colorado. A working boarding, breeding or hay operation can. Ask the assessor, not the listing.

How to Buy Horse Property in Loveland

  1. Tell us the horses. How many, what discipline, and whether you board others. That decides the acres, the zoning and the buildings.
  2. Get pre-approved for acreage. Land, outbuildings and a well change the appraisal. A lender who writes rural loans, including USDA and farm-credit options, keeps the closing on schedule.
  3. Set the alert. Horse properties in Loveland are few and they trade among horse people first. A Kenna alert fires the hour one lists.
  4. Walk the whole property. Showings run 7 days a week. Bring boots. A Kenna agent walks the fence, the well head, the septic field and the barn with you.
  5. Offer from sold acreage. Price per acre, the barn, the arena and the water rights each carry a value in Larimer County. A Kenna agent prices from the horse properties that actually closed, not from the listing's adjectives.

Selling a Horse Property in Loveland?

Horse buyers pay for water, fence and a dry barn, and they discount a pretty house on wet ground. A free Smart Pricing Report prices your Loveland acreage from the horse properties that actually sold, with three prices and the time frame for each. Call or text 303-955-4220.

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Loveland Horse Property Questions

How many acres do I need for horses in Loveland?

The county zoning for the address sets it, and it ranges from one horse per acre on some rural-residential lots to no limit on agricultural land. Two horses on two to five acres with a dry lot is the common Loveland setup.

Can I board horses or give lessons on the property?

Only where the zoning and the covenants allow a commercial equine use. Some Larimer County lots do; many subdivisions do not. A Kenna agent checks both before you count on the income.

Does the well come with the house?

The well and its permit transfer with the land, and the permit's allowed use goes with it. If the permit is household-use-only, watering horses from it is not allowed; a change of use is a state application, not a promise from the seller.

Can I see a Loveland horse property today?

Yes. Showings run 7 days a week and same-day when the seller allows. Call or text 303-955-4220. A live person answers.

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