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Orleans, IA, is a small city in Dickinson County, known for its tourism and recreation focus. Situated at the southern tip of Big Spirit Lake, Iowa’s largest natural body of water, Orleans is surrounded by greenery and summer homes. The city seamlessly merges with nearby towns, creating a continuous hub of beaches, parks, and attractions stretching from Milford to the Minnesota border. Despite its rural atmosphere, Orleans attracts over a million visitors annually, significantly boosting its population and local economy. The area features a variety of home styles, including one-bedroom tiny houses used as vacation homes, traditional Colonial and ranch-style homes, and modern luxury homes with private docks. Big Spirit Lake is central to local activities, offering boat and ice fishing, stocked by a state-run hatchery. The city boasts over a dozen beaches and recreation areas, including Isthmus Park with a bike track and seasonal ice skating rink, and Hales Slough Wildlife Management Area, a haven for bird watchers. Nearby Arnolds Park, about 8 miles south, hosts roller coasters, live bands, and annual events at Preservation Plaza. Dining options include The Spillway Drive-In and Javi’s Grill, while retail needs are met at Kabele’s Trading Post and Hy-Vee in Spirit Lake, 2 miles away. The highly rated Spirit Lake Elementary, Middle, and High Schools serve local students, with the high school known for its strong athletics programs. Highway 71 provides straightforward routes to Milford, Spencer, Okoboji, and Sioux Falls.
On average, homes in Orleans, IA sell after 9 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Orleans, IA over the last 12 months is $1,525,000, up 95% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.