Shelby County, IA Housing Market
The median sale price of a home in Shelby County was $220K last month, down 15.7% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Shelby County is $104, down 23.2% since last year.
Shelby County Housing Market Trends
In June 2025, Shelby County home prices were down 15.7% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $220K. On average, homes in Shelby County sell after 34 days on the market compared to 21 days last year. There were 7 homes sold in June this year, down from 12 last year.

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- $265,000 Last Sold Price2 beds2.5 baths1,430 sq ft1216 Garfield Ave, Harlan, IA 51537List Price$275,000Sale to List4% under listDays on Market43 days1216 Garfield Ave, Harlan, IA 51537
- $225,000 Last Sold Price2 beds2 baths1,126 sq ft2001 20th St, Harlan, IA 51537List Price$234,900Sale to List4% under listDays on Market53 days2001 20th St, Harlan, IA 51537
- $143,000 Last Sold Price4 beds1.5 baths1,735 sq ft506 West St, Shelby, IA 51570List Price$145,000Sale to List1% under listDays on Market137 days506 West St, Shelby, IA 51570
- $130,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,192 sq ft1901 6th St, Harlan, IA 51537List Price$134,900Sale to List4% under listDays on Market58 days1901 6th St, Harlan, IA 51537
- $280,000 Last Sold Price4 beds2 baths2,332 sq ft1401 Durant St. St, Harlan, IA 51537List Price$280,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market58 days1401 Durant St. St, Harlan, IA 51537
- $195,0003 beds3 baths1,976 sq ft1012 16th St, Harlan, IA 51537List Price—Sale to List—Days on Market—1012 16th St, Harlan, IA 51537
- $196,0003 beds2 baths1,590 sq ft1904 11th St, Harlan, IA 51537List Price—Sale to List—Days on Market—1904 11th St, Harlan, IA 51537
- $210,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,216 sq ft2138 Redwood Rd, Irwin, IA 51446List Price$225,000Sale to List7% under listDays on Market34 days2138 Redwood Rd, Irwin, IA 51446
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Schools in Shelby County
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7/10 Irwin Elementary School Public • PreK-3 | 230 Students | 1 reviews |
4/10 Harlan Community Intermediate School Public • 3-5 | 310 Students | N/A |
NR Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary School Public • PreK-3 | 97 Students | 1 reviews |
NR Harlan Community Primary School Public • PreK-2 | 369 Students | N/A |
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