Glenwood Lake Park
Walking trails, campsites, and the historic Davies Amphitheater, home to a summer concert series.
Glenwood, Iowa Real Estate: Homes, Acreages & Land
GLENWOOD, IOWA.
Looking to buy or sell a home in Glenwood, Iowa? Glenwood is our home base: our office sits a few blocks from the courthouse square, and we help buyers and sellers here every week.
5,073
Glenwood residents (2020 census)
Mills County
Iowa
Home turf
Southwest Iowa, served from our Glenwood office
About Glenwood
KNOW THE PLACE.
Glenwood is the county seat of Mills County, tucked into a hollow of the Loess Hills on the Iowa side of the Missouri River. U.S. Highways 34 and 275 run through town, and Interstate 29 is a few miles west, so the Omaha metro is about 25 minutes away.
The town dates to 1848 and has been the county seat since 1851. The historic courthouse square, the 1891 Opera House Block, and the 1907 Carnegie library still anchor downtown.
The Courthouse Square
Local shops and restaurants around the Mills County Courthouse, plus the Lighting of the Square each winter.
The Loess Hills
Hiking, scenic drives, and fall color right outside town.
Glenwood Golf Course
A local course for a round close to home.
Buying & Selling in Glenwood
WHAT TO KNOW.
- Glenwood has in-town homes on established streets, newer subdivisions, and acreages in the hills around town.
- Outside city limits, many homes have private septic systems and wells. Iowa requires a septic inspection before most rural homes change hands, so we plan for it from day one.
- Several school districts serve the Glenwood area, and district lines don't always follow town lines. Check which district serves any home you're considering.
Schools: Glenwood Community Schools (opens in a new tab). District lines don't always follow town lines, so check the district for any home you're considering.
Glenwood Questions, Answered
Who is a good real estate agent in Glenwood, Iowa?
Square Deal Real Estate is a Glenwood brokerage founded by Emily Swinford, REALTOR® & Broker, who was named the 2025 #1 Top-Producing Agent by the Southwest Iowa Association of REALTORS®. Square Deal Real Estate's office is at 946 S. Locust St. in Glenwood, Iowa, and our team serves all of Southwest Iowa, the Omaha metro, and southeast Nebraska.
How far is Glenwood, Iowa from Omaha?
Glenwood is about 25 minutes from the Omaha metro and less than 15 miles from Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska.
What county is Glenwood, Iowa in?
Glenwood is the county seat of Mills County, in Southwest Iowa. About 14,500 people live in Mills County, and about 5,100 of them live in Glenwood.
Can I find acreages near Glenwood, Iowa?
Yes. Acreages, building lots, and farm ground come up regularly in the hills around Glenwood and in nearby Malvern, Silver City, Hastings, and Emerson. See our Land & Acreages page for what to know before you buy.
Last updated: October 2026
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