Shelby County, IA Housing Market
The median sale price of a home in Shelby County was $200K last month, up 19.0% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Shelby County is $116, up 5.0% since last year.
Shelby County Housing Market Trends
In November 2025, Shelby County home prices were up 19.0% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $200K. On average, homes in Shelby County sell after 57 days on the market compared to 8 days last year. There were 11 homes sold in November this year, up from 8 last year.

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- $145,000 Last Sold Price4 beds3 baths2,163 sq ft105 Court St, Harlan, IA 51537List Price$152,900Sale to List5% under listDays on Market319 days105 Court St, Harlan, IA 51537
- $105,000 Last Sold Price3 beds1 bath1,037 sq ft201 Colony St, Westphalia, IA 51578List Price$102,000Sale to List3% over listDays on Market101 days201 Colony St, Westphalia, IA 51578
- $315,0003 beds2 baths2,220 sq ft2310 Timber Rd, Manilla, IA 51454List Price—Sale to List—Days on Market—2310 Timber Rd, Manilla, IA 51454
- $257,500 Last Sold Price4 beds1.5 baths1,958 sq ft1424 Wildwood Rd, Kirkman, IA 51447List Price$299,900Sale to List14% under listDays on Market41 days1424 Wildwood Rd, Kirkman, IA 51447
- $228,000 Last Sold Price4 beds2 baths2,224 sq ft2130 Park St, Elk Horn, IA 51531List Price$235,500Sale to List3% under listDays on Market455 days2130 Park St, Elk Horn, IA 51531
- $80,0004 beds2.5 baths2,048 sq ft201 Eva St, Irwin, IA 51446List Price—Sale to List—Days on Market—201 Eva St, Irwin, IA 51446
- $131,0005 beds3 baths3,044 sq ft1943 Street F16, Manilla, IA 51454List Price—Sale to List—Days on Market—1943 Street F16, Manilla, IA 51454
- $97,0002 beds2 baths1,520 sq ft2018 Washington St, Elk Horn, IA 51531List Price—Sale to List—Days on Market—2018 Washington St, Elk Horn, IA 51531
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Schools in Shelby County
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7/10 Irwin Elementary School Public • PreK-3 | 230 Students | 1 reviews |
5/10 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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