$257,048Average Value$209Average Price per Sq Ft17Homes For Sale
The quiet bedroom community of Madrid
Generations of families live in humble single-family homes in Madrid, Iowa, a quiet bedroom community about 30 miles north of Des Moines. While the roots run deep here, the forest is small. There are only about 3,000 residents, but most prefer it that way. "It's so small that everybody knows pretty much everybody, and it'll be small for a while," says Realtor Shane Torres with RE/MAX Concepts. Though small, Madrid has ample recreation amenities, including several city parks, a paved trail cutting through town and a large public garden with educational programs. A few restaurants, a small grocery store and a Dollar General mean residents don't have to leave the community to access basic needs.
Madrid’s water tower anchors the skyline.
Sidewalk-lined streets appear across several Madrid neighborhoods.
1/2
Bungalows, ranch-style and New Traditional homes
Torres says affordable housing brings buyers to Madrid. The town has seen new development, but not much. Bungalows, ranch-style and New Traditional homes are standard, typically ranging in price from $150,000 to $450,000. Homes sit evenly spaced out on moderately sized yards, and sidewalks are inconsistent on residential streets.
Madrid offers affordable single-family homes across quiet streets.
Homes in Madrid often sit on moderately sized, evenly spaced lots.
1/2
Career prep in Madrid Community Schools
Madrid Community Schools serves the city and receives a B-minus from Niche. Madrid Elementary and Madrid Junior-Senior High School both earn B-minuses. High school students can take on-campus classes at Des Moines Area Community College's Career Academy, with options to study subjects such as business, criminal justice and culinary arts.
Polk's Madrid Elementary School is the home of the Tigers.
Madrid Elementary School is the town's only elementary school.
Younger children have a separate playground at Madrid Elementary School.
There are plenty of sporting opportunities for Madrid Junior/Senior High School students.
Madrid Junior High School shares a campus with the high school.
Madrid Junior High School's mascot is the Tigers.
1/6
City parks, High Trestle Trail and the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens
Madrid's five city parks include amenities such as playgrounds, fields and courts and walking paths. The town has youth baseball, softball and soccer leagues. High Trestle Trail is a paved rail trail that connects to Woodward, Slater, Sheldahl and Ankeny. Madrid is home to the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens, a public garden with nature trails, treehouses and educational programs.
Madrid residents frequent the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens for programs and trails.
High Trestle Trail connects Madrid with Woodward, Slater and Ankeny.
Edgewood Park’s pavilion offers shade for picnics and youth games.
1/3
A trailside restaurant for cyclists, Mexican food and groceries
Located along High Trestle Trail, Flat Tire Lounge is a cycling-themed restaurant and bar that serves pizza and beer with live music on its patio. Pancho Villa is a local Mexican restaurant featuring tacos al pastor, carnitas and homemade guacamole. Town & Country Café is a classic diner-style restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. Groceries are available in town at Market of Madrid and Dollar General.
Market of Madrid provides everyday groceries close to home.
Dollar General in Madrid covers quick household needs.
Pancho Villa serves Mexican classics like tacos al pastor in Madrid.
1/3
A Labor Day celebration and the Madrid Public Library
Each Labor Day weekend, Madrid has an annual parade, car show and chicken dinner. Throughout the year, residents can get to know their neighbors at the Madrid Public Library, which offers programming for youth and adults alike.
Close to Des Moines, Ames and Boone
Madrid is located about 30 miles from Des Moines, close to Ames and Boone. Most residents work in one of these three cities. The town's closest medical center, Boone County Hospital, is 16 miles away. To travel out of town, residents fly out of Des Moines International Airport, 30 miles away.
Des Moines International Airport is the jumping off point for all flights from Des Moines.
Des Moines is the capital of Iowa, and the largest city in the state.
1/2
Written By
Ellen Daly
Photography Contributed By
Grace Kim
Video By
Tyler Hall
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Cody Greenfield,
an experienced agent in this area.
On average, homes in Madrid, IA sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Madrid, IA over the last 12 months is $237,050, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to this beautifully updated two-story home in the heart of Madrid! Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a main-level office, and over 2,000 sq ft of finished living space, this home perfectly blends modern updates with small-town charm. Nearly every major item has been improved in recent years including new siding and sheeting, a completely gutted and remodeled kitchen, updated electrical
Discover this beautifully renovated ranch offering over 2,300 sq ft of finished living space — perfectly combining modern design with small-town charm. Step inside to a bright open floor plan featuring new flooring throughout, recessed lighting, and spacious gathering areas ideal for entertaining. The inviting living room centers around a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, while the
Take a look at this updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom ranch with over 1700 finished square feet on a huge lot in Madrid! There is fenced area for play, still lots of room for a garden, & a heated, oversized 2 car garage as well! A great enclosed front porch welcomes you into the home & opens to an open concept main floor living space complete with LVP floors, granite tops & newer cabinets in the
Jason MillerWeichert, Realtors®-Miller & Clark Agency
Did you know you could lease a ranch style townhome for about the same cost as renting an apartment? The conveniences of an apartment with the enjoyment of your own front door, yard and attached garage. Upgrade your apartment experience to townhome living with Kading!We offer affordable living with desired amenities such as washer/dryer hook-ups, cable ready units, air conditioning,
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
