Founded in 1908 by The Immigration Land Company of Des Moines, Iowa. Initially rice farming and railroad development were the main economics of the town, oil was discovered in the late 1940’s and the town was incorporated in 1973. The population was 675 in 1990 and today is at about 8,000! Currently Iowa Colony is growing at a rate of 30% annually! Located about 50 miles inland from the gulf and 22 miles from downtown Houston, right on State Highway 288, making for easy commutes and access to the area.
Iowa Colony settles in a sweet spot location between Pearland (about 20 miles away) and Sugar Land (about 30 miles away).
Your Iowa Colony Real Estate Guide’s simple answer is “because”! More accurately, because it is a great location; because it is beautiful; because it is both rural and suburban, because it has a great plan of action!
Master Planned Communities (MPC) are making a huge difference here in Iowa Colony. One of the dominant communities is Meridiana. Your Iowa Colony Real Estate Guide maintains this is a must see development! Awesome barely describes the area … over fifteen builders, so this is not a “cookie cutter” neighborhood. Named Community of the Year in 2017. The grounds have lakes, trails, natural landscapes, and the facilities include all types of activity centers, sports, community areas, and pools. Several videos are available, here is one your Iowa Colony Real Estate Guide enjoys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wcMQW44XL4
Meridiana is a homeowner’s delight – living in an oasis retreat environment with all kinds of amenities. Wow! Construction of this MPC began in 2016 and is comprised of three sections. Home pricing ranges from the mid $200K’s to $600K and above. Meridiana also has a very strategic and innovative flood control plan in place for the area’s series of lakes, ponds, trails, and boardwalks.
Sterling Lakes was the first community development in Iowa Colony – a gated community with a recreation center, exercise gym, trails, junior Olympic size pool, outdoor sports facilities, and community activities. Pricing here starts in the $200K’s up into the $500K’s.
Sierra Vista is another gated community here in Iowa Colony with perks and amenities you will enjoy.
Bottom line, get a list of your home and amenity wishes from this Iowa Colony real estate guide and we can start a search for the perfect oasis/resort living location!
Students in the residential-zoned areas of Iowa Colony attend the Alvin Independent School District. Meridiana Elementary School, Manvel Junior High, and Manvel High School serve the students here. Additionally, there are “learning labs” incorporated around Iowa Colony, like in playgrounds, pool areas, and such … learning while playing … quite a concept! Alvin ISD receives exemplary education marks.
The city government of Iowa Colony hired a consulting firm to develop a comprehensive plan given the foreseeable growth expected. The Plan addresses future land use, adding and expanding thoroughfares, civic facilities, adding green spaces and parks, drainage plan, water and wastewater systems, future city needs, and more. The scope of the comprehensive plan is top tier and gives both current and future residents knowledge of the care the city is taking to both manage and assist in the explosive growth of Iowa Colony. The Houston Chronicle article from June 2020 gives accolades to the city for strategic and innovative planning!
The current Cost of Living here in Iowa Colony runs a bit over the national baseline, coming in about 113. Drivers in this cost are housing, utilities, and growth.
