Shelby County, IA Housing Market
The median sale price of a home in Shelby County was $162K last month, down 3.3% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Shelby County is $118, up 5.8% since last year.
Shelby County Housing Market Trends
In April 2025, Shelby County home prices were down 3.3% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $162K. On average, homes in Shelby County sell after 36 days on the market compared to 63 days last year. There were 9 homes sold in April this year, down from 10 last year.

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Recently sold homes
- $449,000 Last Sold Price3 beds3 baths2,426 sq ft1501 Victoria St, Harlan, IA 51537List Price$449,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market70 days1501 Victoria St, Harlan, IA 51537
- $235,5003 beds2 baths1,802 sq ft207 Western Ave, Shelby, IA 51570List Price—Sale to List—Days on Market—207 Western Ave, Shelby, IA 51570
- $206,0004 beds2 baths1,953 sq ft2028 Catalpa St, Elk Horn, IA 51531List Price—Sale to List—Days on Market—2028 Catalpa St, Elk Horn, IA 51531
- $195,0004 beds3.5 baths2,436 sq ft703 3rd St, Defiance, IA 51527List Price—Sale to List—Days on Market—703 3rd St, Defiance, IA 51527
- $215,040 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,835 sq ft405 Davenport Street St, Shelby, IA 51570List Price$210,000Sale to List2% over listDays on Market87 days405 Davenport Street St, Shelby, IA 51570
- $103,500 Last Sold Price3 beds1.5 baths1,420 sq ft702 6th St, Harlan, IA 51537List Price$103,900Sale to List0% under listDays on Market51 days702 6th St, Harlan, IA 51537
- $235,100 Last Sold Price3 beds1.5 baths1,677 sq ft203 Western Ave, Shelby, IA 51570List Price$219,500Sale to List7% over listDays on Market35 days203 Western Ave, Shelby, IA 51570
- $130,0003 beds1 bath1,539 sq ft1911 7th St, Harlan, IA 51537List Price—Sale to List—Days on Market—1911 7th St, Harlan, IA 51537
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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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