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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Housing

The beautiful homes and neighborhoods of Osceola lure many families from Des Moines to enjoy quiet, small town living with all the conveniences of the city. There's a large variety of affordable, quality housing options to choose from Osceola offers the best of both worlds.

Housing Programs

New citizens require new housing. A major cooperative community housing initiatives program will provide 125 new housing units within a year. In the City of Murray, low to moderate income homes are currently being built. Murray has been aggressive in developing affordable houses. Many lots are fully developed and are offered at considerable savings to families looking to build their homes.

There are many local incentives for families considering to locate in Clarke County

  • First-time homebuyers' down payment assistance program
  • Clarke County mortgage buy down program
  • Tax Abatement
  • City of Murray reduced lot prices
  • Plus many other programs offered by our local financial institutions

The median price of a new home in Clarke County is $100,000 to $140,000. Average rent is $300 to $400 per month.

Real Estate Offices

Saylor Realty
320 W. McLane
Osceola, IA 50213
Ph: 641-342-2141 or 641-342-2222
Fax: 641-342-6449

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Barkema Realty & Insurance
109 1st St. Box 183
Murray, IA 50174
Ph: 641-447-2544

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Next Generation Realty, Inc.
222 W. McLane
Osceola, IA 50213
Ph: 641-342-4800 or 1-888-343-4800

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Iowa Realty & Insurance
322 South Jackson Street
Osceola, IA 50213-0200
Ph: 641-342-8822 or 1-877-342-8822
Fax: 641-342-8824

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R.L. McCann Insurance & Real Estate
215 W. McLane
Osceola, IA 50213
Ph: 641-342-4350

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