South Florida is one of the country's major horse communities, especially in the winter, when the show season brings riders, trainers and horses from around the world to Wellington. Whether you are looking for a backyard paddock for one horse or a full barn with an arena, here is where to look and what to check.
What is on the market
As of late October 2026, about 294 homes for sale across our five counties were listed with horse facilities or as horse-friendly properties. The median asking price was about $2 million, but 54 of them were priced under $1 million.
Palm Beach County has the most by far (185), followed by Broward (65), Martin (28), St. Lucie (13) and Indian River (3).
| Area | Horse properties for sale | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington | 58 | $5.25 million |
| Loxahatchee | 36 | $1.49 million |
| Southwest Ranches | 35 | $2.75 million |
| Jupiter | 16 | $2.35 million |
| The Acreage | 16 | $822,250 |
| Palm City | 15 | $1.50 million |
| Loxahatchee Groves | 14 | $2.11 million |
| Davie | 10 | $1.71 million |
The main equestrian areas
Wellington is the center of the show world, with the priciest farms and the shortest ride to the show grounds. Many properties are in equestrian neighborhoods with bridle trails connecting farms to the venues.
Loxahatchee, Loxahatchee Groves and The Acreage offer more land for the money and a rural feel, with plenty of homes on one to five acres where horses are allowed. This is where the largest share of the under-$1 million horse properties are.
Southwest Ranches and Davie are Broward County's horse country, with ranch-style properties close to Fort Lauderdale and Miami.
Jupiter and Palm City offer horse properties in a more coastal setting, including Jupiter Farms and the rural areas of western Martin County.
What equestrian buyers look for
The most commonly listed horse features were riding trails (130 listings), paddocks (108), tack rooms (97), stables (95), feed rooms (95), boarding facilities (88), pasture (82), wash racks (80), barns (80) and stalls (75).
What to check before you buy
- Zoning and HOA rules. How many horses are allowed depends on the zoning and the lot size, and some neighborhoods add their own limits. We confirm the rules for each property before you write an offer.
- Drainage. Much of western Palm Beach County is low and flat. Walk the property after a heavy rain if you can, and look closely at how paddocks and the arena drain.
- Barn condition. Have the barn inspected along with the house: roof, electrical, water lines, stall mats and fencing.
- Trail access. In Wellington and Loxahatchee Groves, being on a bridle trail can matter as much as the size of the barn.
- Seasonal rental income. In Wellington, many owners rent their farm or extra stalls during the winter show season. If that is part of your plan, ask what comparable properties rent for.
Our Find Your Home questionnaire asks how many horses you have and what facilities you need, and builds a search around it.
About the numbers: figures come from Beaches MLS records for Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties, analyzed by Exodus Realty. Counts are active listings as of October 24, 2026 that list horse facilities or are marked horse-friendly. City names follow the MLS, so Loxahatchee and The Acreage are counted separately from Loxahatchee Groves. Homes sold privately or by builders outside the MLS are not included.
Talk it through with Paul
Every number above is a starting point, not a verdict on any one home. If you want to know how a specific property or neighborhood compares, reach out to Paul Christle or call (561) 420-9620. You can also answer a few quick questions in our Find Your Home tool and we will pull the homes that fit.