Step into Milford’s Newest Neighborhood
Harvest Hills is a new subdivision on the west side of Milford, in Dickinson County. Phase one has 66 single-family lots platted, from about 9,500 square foot building lots up to a full acre and 1.3 acres, on curbed, sidewalk streets, with water, sewer, electric, and gas coming to the development. There’s more ground already set aside inside the development for later phases, and the site of the new Okoboji Elementary School anchors a corner of the property.
That’s what’s available now. Which lots are open changes as they release in groups, and pricing varies by lot tier, so we’d rather you get the current numbers from us than read a list that goes stale. Call 712.320.7245 and we’ll tell you what’s open and what it costs for a specific lot.
Lot sizes and where they sit
The lots don’t all run the same size. There are a few tiers here, and which one you want depends on how much ground you’re after and what you’re building.
| Lot group | Typical size | Typical dimensions | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 | 43,915 sq ft, about 1.0 acre | 145 x 301 ft | Northeast corner, fronting 213th Avenue |
| Lot 49 | 56,645 sq ft, about 1.3 acres | Irregular, roughly 160 x 342 ft | Southeast area, near County Road A-34 |
| Lots 2 through 5 | 18,843 to 19,320 sq ft, about 0.43 acres | 85 x 224 ft | East edge, fronting 213th Avenue |
| Harvest Drive lots | Roughly 10,150 to 10,500 sq ft | 70 x 146 ft | Both sides of Harvest Drive |
| 17th Street lots | Roughly 9,589 to 9,613 sq ft | 70 x 137 ft | North half of the plat |
| Corner lots | 11,185 to 12,320 sq ft | Varies | Street intersections throughout |
Current Listings
Utilities and site conditions
Here’s the utility and site information, straight from the plat notes. People ask these first on any new development, so I put them up front.
- Drinking water: Milford Municipal Utilities
- Sanitary sewer: Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary District
- Electric: Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative
- Natural gas: Black Hills Energy
A few things worth stating out loud, because they come up on almost every lot deal in this part of Iowa:
- No Iowa DNR designated wetlands on the property.
- None of it sits in the 100 year special flood hazard area.
- It doesn’t fall within an established drainage district.
Setbacks
Standard lots carry a 30 foot front yard, 7 foot side yards, and a 20 foot rear yard. Lot 49 is different. It’s 25 foot front, 5 foot sides, 25 foot rear.
Please inquire for set backs on larger lots or corner lots. 712.320.7245
Where Harvest Hills sits in Milford
Milford is a Dickinson County community of 3,321 people (2020 census), often called the southern gateway to the Iowa Great Lakes. It offers the best of both worlds: you’re a short drive from West Lake Okoboji, East Lake Okoboji, and the Arnolds Park corridor, while still enjoying the convenience of a welcoming, full-service community. Families also benefit from being close to Okoboji Community Schools, along with local parks, a grocery store, and Milford’s active main street.
That combination makes Milford an appealing place to put down roots. As the Iowa Great Lakes area continues to grow as a year-round destination, the housing here hasn’t kept up with that shift. Harvest Hills offers a rare opportunity to buy a platted lot on a new street, build a home that fits your family and lifestyle, and live close to schools, recreation, and the everyday amenities that make Milford a great place to call home.
Project timeline
Grading kicked off in August 2026, after the groundbreaking. The first lots were expected to be ready for construction by spring, with lots hitting the market in groups starting in the fall.
The land and the people behind it
The ground under Harvest Hills has been in the Holzrichter family for generations, and the family is running the development. Doug Holzrichter of Imagine Milford is the developer.
They held a groundbreaking on August 11, 2026, just west of the new Okoboji Elementary School. Milford Mayor Bob Clark was there and spoke to what the development will mean for the town.
That connection to the land shows up in the details. This isn’t an out-of-state group platting ground they’ve never walked. Curbs, gutters, sidewalks on every street. The lot sizes. The layout. These are the choices of people who plan to live here, not just sell here.
Who you're working with
Michael Jensen been a licensed broker for more than 18 years, working the Iowa Great Lakes market. He has closed more than 1,000 properties in the region and well over half a billion dollars in sales. He is a fourth-generation Iowa Great Lakes family.
Common questions about Harvest Hills
How long do I have to build once I buy a lot?
There is a home completion incentive for buyers who build by December 31, 2029. If your home is completed and a valid occupancy permit is issued on or before that date, the original lot purchaser may qualify for a $5,000 rebate from 2H Group, LLC. Once the home is complete and the occupancy permit has been issued, the purchaser must notify 2H Group, LLC. After confirmation, the rebate will be issued within 30 days. The rebate is available only to the original lot purchaser and is subject to all applicable program terms and conditions.
Can I bring my own builder?
Yes, you can bring your own builde.
Is Harvest Hills in a floodplain?
No. The plat states no part of the property is in the 100 year special flood hazard area, and there are no Iowa DNR designated wetlands on it.
What utilities serve the development?
Water comes from Milford Municipal Utilities, sanitary sewer from the Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary District, electric from Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative, and natural gas from Black Hills Energy.
What are the setbacks?
Standard lots carry a 30 foot front yard, 7 foot side yards, and a 20 foot rear yard. Lot 49 uses a 25 foot front yard, 5 foot side yards, and a 25 foot rear yard.
Which school district serves Harvest Hills?
Harvest Hills is in the Okoboji Community School District. The district’s new elementary school is being built on a site within the development.
How many lots are in Harvest Hills?
Phase one platted 66 single-family lots. The full development is planned at more than 120 lots, with Outlot B at 16.19 acres already set aside on the plat for a future addition.