Shelby County, IA Housing Market
The median sale price of a home in Shelby County was $153K last month, up 13.0% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Shelby County is $143, up 85.7% since last year.
Shelby County Housing Market Trends
In February 2025, Shelby County home prices were up 13.0% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $153K. On average, homes in Shelby County sell after 82 days on the market compared to 60 days last year. There were 6 homes sold in February this year, down from 7 last year.

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Recently sold homes
- $210,000 Last Sold Price4 beds3 baths1,778 sq ft1406 Willow St, Harlan, IA 51537List Price$236,000Sale to List11% under listDays on Market206 days1406 Willow St, Harlan, IA 51537
- $230,000 Last Sold Price3 beds3 baths1,860 sq ft2017 18th St, Harlan, IA 51537List Price$230,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market36 days2017 18th St, Harlan, IA 51537
- $201,000 Last Sold Price2 beds1 bath1,064 sq ft210 2nd Ave, Portsmouth, IA 51565List Price$179,000Sale to List12% over listDays on Market49 days210 2nd Ave, Portsmouth, IA 51565
- $83,000 Last Sold Price2 beds2 baths1,024 sq ft407 Main Ave, Defiance, IA 51527List Price$93,500Sale to List11% under listDays on Market240 days407 Main Ave, Defiance, IA 51527
- $230,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,956 sq ft1215 College Blvd, Harlan, IA 51537List Price$230,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market49 days1215 College Blvd, Harlan, IA 51537
- $184,900 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,596 sq ft2310 9th St, Harlan, IA 51537List Price$184,900Sale to List0% over listDays on Market99 days2310 9th St, Harlan, IA 51537
- $100,000 Last Sold Price2 beds1 bath1,316 sq ft506 Center St, Shelby, IA 51570List Price$120,000Sale to List17% under listDays on Market110 days506 Center St, Shelby, IA 51570
- $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
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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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