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Housing & Real Estate

Young professionals, families and retirees alike have all found a place to call home in Marshalltown. The wide array of housing selections and price ranges is impressive in the area and guarantees that no matter where you are in life, you will find the home that suits you best.

Residential development in early Marshalltown history was centralized in the northwestern portion of town, convenient to the Iowa River. Today, these historic residences, represented by Tudor, Victorian and traditional-style homes, highlight Marshalltown’s past. The Willard Mansion and the Binford House, as examples, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Promoting the preservation of Marshalltown’s bygone era, the Historical Society offers the possibility of grants for those interested in historic home restoration.

Contemporary neighborhoods, featuring high-quality single-family dwellings, boast tree-lined avenues; active support programs such as Neighborhood Watch; and centralized; locations near elementary schools, retail centers and recreation sites—making these residential areas ideal for families. Some of the area’s newest subdivisions include Cross Country Estates, Gethmann Country Estates, and Wandering Creek Golf Course’s townhomes and single-family residences. Further options include properties perfect for custom-built developments, spacious townhomes, and modern condominium and apartment complexes.

Downtown loft living is available as well and is attractive for those who are looking for a more urban setting. Advantages to these spaces include maintenance-free lawn care; vibrant city views; and a location within walking distance of many shops, restaurants, and local attractions and recreational areas.

The growing senior population of Marshalltown also has ample residential living options. For those in search of accommodations in an independent living environment, the Embers and the Village Cooperative are wonderful options. For a little extra assistance, facilities such as Bickford Cottage and Glenwood Place are ideal.

Marshalltown is also home to the country’s third- largest State Veterans Home, the Iowa Veterans Home. The 775-bed facility, which includes 113 residential beds and 642 nursing beds, serves Iowa veterans and their spouses through a range of nursing, medical, rehabilitative and mental health services. IVH also offers pastoral care and chapel services, gathering spaces, on-site barber and beauty shops, a gift shop, a library, computers, and wheelchair services. In addition, IVH operates the largest Medicaid program in the state.