Shelby County, IA Housing Market
The median sale price of a home in Shelby County was $150K last month, down 18.9% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Shelby County is $88, down 29.0% since last year.
Shelby County Housing Market Trends
In October 2025, Shelby County home prices were down 18.9% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $150K. On average, homes in Shelby County sell after 44 days on the market compared to 35 days last year. There were 9 homes sold in October this year, down from 11 last year.

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Recently sold homes
- $185,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,622 sq ft1401 College Blvd, Harlan, IA 51537List Price$185,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market16 days1401 College Blvd, Harlan, IA 51537
- $215,000 Last Sold Price3 beds3 baths2,648 sq ft402 3rd St, Portsmouth, IA 51565List Price$219,900Sale to List2% under listDays on Market194 days402 3rd St, Portsmouth, IA 51565
- $15,000 Last Sold Price4 beds2 baths1,414 sq ft409 Davenport St, Shelby, IA 51570List Price$15,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market21 days409 Davenport St, Shelby, IA 51570
- $220,000 Last Sold Price4 beds2 baths1,507 sq ft1811 8th St, Harlan, IA 51537List Price$224,000Sale to List2% under listDays on Market99 days1811 8th St, Harlan, IA 51537
- $210,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,982 sq ft2012 19th St, Harlan, IA 51537List Price$219,900Sale to List5% under listDays on Market47 days2012 19th St, Harlan, IA 51537
- $165,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths2,051 sq ft810 Market St. St, Harlan, IA 51537List Price$167,000Sale to List1% under listDays on Market202 days810 Market St. St, Harlan, IA 51537
- $130,0002 beds1.5 baths1,449 sq ft529 Dogwood Rd, Persia, IA 51563List Price—Sale to List—Days on Market—529 Dogwood Rd, Persia, IA 51563
- $27,500 Last Sold Price5 beds1 bath1,287 sq ft302 Davenport St, Shelby, IA 51570List Price$50,000Sale to List45% under listDays on Market53 days302 Davenport St, Shelby, IA 51570
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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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