Shelby County, IA Housing Market
The median sale price of a home in Shelby County was $380K last month, up 88.6% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Shelby County is $179, up 38.2% since last year.
Shelby County Housing Market Trends
In January 2025, Shelby County home prices were up 88.6% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $380K. On average, homes in Shelby County sell after 74 days on the market compared to 58 days last year. There were 7 homes sold in January this year, up from 2 last year.

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Recently sold homes
- $415,000 Last Sold Price2 beds2.5 baths1,704 sq ft1439 1120th St, Harlan, IA 51537List Price$439,500Sale to List6% under listDays on Market128 days1439 1120th St, Harlan, IA 51537
- $165,000 Last Sold Price4 beds2 baths1,318 sq ft2106 7th St, Harlan, IA 51537List Price$165,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market100 days2106 7th St, Harlan, IA 51537
- $25,000 Last Sold Price—beds—baths—sq ft6th None Assigned St, Earling, IA 51530List Price$44,900Sale to List44% under listDays on Market174 days6th None Assigned St, Earling, IA 51530
- $375,0004 beds3.5 baths3,439 sq ft306 6th St, Earling, IA 51530List Price—Sale to List—Days on Market—306 6th St, Earling, IA 51530
- $139,900 Last Sold Price3 beds1 bath1,008 sq ft2018 19th St, Harlan, IA 51537List Price$147,000Sale to List5% under listDays on Market37 days2018 19th St, Harlan, IA 51537
- $361,900 Last Sold Price4 beds3 baths2,648 sq ft3001 Country Club View Vw, Harlan, IA 51537List Price$361,900Sale to List0% over listDays on Market50 days3001 Country Club View Vw, Harlan, IA 51537
- $115,000 Last Sold Price3 beds1 bath1,134 sq ft912 Laurel St, Harlan, IA 51537List Price$115,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market95 days912 Laurel St, Harlan, IA 51537
- $105,000 Last Sold Price2 beds1 bath856 sq ft805 Main St, Harlan, IA 51537List Price$105,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market90 days805 Main St, Harlan, IA 51537
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Schools in Shelby County
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8/10 Irwin Elementary School Public • PreK-3 | 239 Students | 1 reviews |
6/10 Harlan Community Intermediate School Public • 3-5 | 283 Students | N/A |
NR Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary School Public • PreK-3 | 97 Students | 1 reviews |
NR Harlan Community Primary School Public • PreK-2 | 355 Students | N/A |
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