Maquoketa, IA

Real estate in Maquoketa, IA is a hot commodity. The city has a population of just over 10,000 people and there is always demand for new homes and apartments. The city is located in the southeast corner of Iowa and is only about an hour from Des Moines.

The city was founded in 1853 and was originally called "Mackinaw." It was renamed Maquoketa after the Native American tribe that lived in the area. The city's economy is based largely on agriculture, with crops such as corn, soybeans, wheat, and oats being grown. However, since the early 2000s there has been a shift towards manufacturing and technology businesses. This has led to increased demand for office space and residential units.

There are a number of real estate companies that operate in Maquoketa. Some of the more well-known companies include Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Company, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Iowa Properties LLC., Keller Williams Realty Sioux City Area Inc., JLL/ Iowa Properties LLC., RE/MAX Results Iowa Properties LLC., Century 21 Affiliated Midwest Inc., and First Weber Real Estate Services Incorporated. There are also many smaller real estate firms that offer services to local residents.

The average price for an apartment or home in Maquoketa ranges from $130,000 to $350,000. The most popular neighborhoods for housing are Downtown Maquoketa (which includes the commercial district), East Side (which includes areas near the east side of town), West Side (which includes areas near the west side of town), Northside (which includes areas north of downtown), Southside (which includes areas south of downtown), Northwest Hills (a suburban area northwest of town), Southeast Hills (a suburban area southeast of town), Southwest Hills (a suburban area southwest of town) and Valley View Estates (an upscale subdivision located east of town).