Lone Tree Homes For Sale & Real Estate

Lone Tree, Iowa was established in 1872 by John W. Jayne and was named after a single elm tree that once stood prominently on the prairie, serving as a natural landmark for early travelers. Local legend says the tree was so large that buffalo were known to graze beneath its branches. The iconic tree remained a symbol of the community until the 1960s, when disease caused it to decline beyond saving. Wood from the original tree was later used to create a commemorative sign, now placed near the location where the historic landmark once stood.

Fall Festival:
This festival is held at the end of August and features fun for everyone in the family. You can run the 5K, attend the car show, watch the wings eating contest or even participate in the three-on-three basketball tournament. Music is played throughout the day, and there are a parade and carnival rides for people of all ages.

Lone Tree Fitness Center:
This newly opened facility has everything for someone wanted to get in shape or wanting to maintain an active lifestyle. It is over 55,000 square feet and features an aquatics center with three 25-yard lap lanes, a massive slide for kids, a hot tub and a leisure pool with a lazy river. There are pickleball, handball and volleyball courts, a fitness and dance studio and an indoor track. Of course, there is also a traditional gym in addition to the state-of-the-art equipment and weight room.

Lone Tree Museum:
Visit this three-story home to see artifacts from the late 1800s and early 1900s, including farm equipment and cookware from a country kitchen. You can also view a miniature scene that was constructed to depict farm life in the 1930s.

Lone Tree: You can visit the site where Lone Tree stood on a hill at the edge of town. This tree was a marker for locals and travelers alike as they walked across the prairie.

Food Truck Fridays: Almost every Friday in the spring/summer you can find a local food truck at North Park.