Belle Plaine, IA, is a picturesque city with a strong sense of community and many recreational activities to explore. Located in Benton County, the city offers visitors plenty of opportunity to enjoy its natural beauty and experience its culture. In addition to its outdoor activities, Belle Plaine also has several attractions and historical sites that make it an ideal destination for tourists. The downtown area features a variety of restaurants, shops, and boutiques that provide guests with a unique shopping experience. From the well-maintained parks to the numerous festivals held throughout the year, there’s always something fun to do in Belle Plaine. Visitors often leave with positive reviews after spending time here. While some may have had trouble finding places to park due to the town's popularity, most rave about their overall experience in Belle Plaine. Many remark on how friendly locals are and how refreshing it is to be able to take in all the town has to offer without feeling overwhelmed by crowds or traffic congestion. People also appreciate how easy it is to get around as roads are clearly marked and public transportation options are available. No matter what brings you here, Belle Plaine is sure to provide you with great memories that will last a lifetime!
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Retirement - Small Town Living is more Affordable - 10/22/2008
My husband and I were ready to retire. The problem was that we knew we could no longer afford property taxes in Waterloo, Iowa when we retired as we had very little saved for retirement and planned to live primarily on Social Security. Our taxes were $1,800 per year. We decided to look at more affordable housing. We found our new home in Belle Plaine, Iowa.
We purchased our smaller home for $23,000 from a bank. We completely gutted itm made it handicapped accessible for our later years, and renovated it for about $40.00. We had equity in our home in Waterloo, so when my husband (retired real estate agent)sold our house, we paid off our home in Belle Plaine. We were very pleased with the property tax rate for about $400 per year with homestead and military exemption.
Our friends asked us "Why Belle Plaine?" The answer is that we have the same services that we had in Waterloo, but it costs significantly less. We have a grocery store, Dollar General,
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