Wabash Trace Nature Trail
A crushed-limestone trail on the old Wabash rail line, popular with cyclists and walkers.
Malvern, Iowa Real Estate: Homes, Acreages & Land
MALVERN, IOWA.
Buying or selling a home in Malvern, Iowa? Malvern is a small Mills County town on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, and our Glenwood office is just down the road.
1,046
Malvern residents (2020 census)
Mills County
Iowa
Home turf
Southwest Iowa, served from our Glenwood office
About Malvern
KNOW THE PLACE.
Malvern is the largest town in eastern Mills County. It started as the railroad village of Milton in 1869 and grew up around the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad.
Today it's home to the Mills County Fairgrounds and sits on the Wabash Trace, a former rail line turned trail for biking and walking.
Mills County Fairgrounds
Home of the Mills County Fair each summer.
Liberty Memorial Building
A 1926 community building downtown.
Golf and the town pool
A local golf course and swimming pool for summer days.
Buying & Selling in Malvern
WHAT TO KNOW.
- Malvern has in-town homes plus acreages and farm ground in the countryside around it.
- For rural homes, plan for a private well and septic system. Iowa requires a septic inspection before most rural homes change hands.
- Buying land? Ask about soil ratings (Iowa's CSR2), access, and any farm leases before you make an offer.
Schools: East Mills 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.
Malvern Questions, Answered
Who is a good real estate agent in Malvern, Iowa?
Square Deal Real Estate sells homes, acreages, and land in Malvern and across Mills County, led by Emily Swinford, REALTOR® & Broker and the 2025 #1 Top-Producing Agent of 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.
What county is Malvern, Iowa in?
Malvern is in Mills County, Iowa. It's the largest town in the eastern half of the county, with about 1,050 residents as of the 2020 census.
What school district serves Malvern, Iowa?
Malvern is in the East Mills Community School District, formed in 2011. District lines don't always follow town lines, so check the district for any specific home.
Is the Wabash Trace in Malvern?
Yes. The Wabash Trace Nature Trail runs through Malvern, Silver City, and Mineola on a former rail line, and it's open for biking and walking.
Last updated: October 2026
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