Shelby, IA
County market analytics
Public Record
Median Sale Price
$162.4K
12-Month Sales
21
+51.4%
1-Year Appreciation
+51.4%
Properties Tracked
1,365
Median Sale Price History
Top Cities
| Name | Median |
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Cities in Shelby
| City | Sales 12mo | Median |
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Recent Sales
| Date | Address | City | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | College Blvd | Harlan | $315K |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Farnam St | Harlan | $165K |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 3rd Ave | Earling | $65K |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Colony St | Westphalia | $105K |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Colony St | Westphalia | $105K |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 1620 WILLOW ST | Harlan | $235K |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 4318 MAIN ST | Elk Horn | $150K |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 7th St | Harlan | $135K |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Tarkington St | Harlan | $115K |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Road M16 | Earling | $121.9K |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 6th St | Harlan | $210K |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Market St | Harlan | $135K |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Main St | Earling | $64.5K |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Ridge Ln | Harlan | $386K |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Market St | Harlan | $155K |
| May 15, 2025 | Cyclone Ave | Harlan | $117.5K |
| May 8, 2025 | Farnam St | Harlan | $210K |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 6th St | Harlan | $210K |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 3rd Ave | Portsmouth | $130K |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 19th St | Harlan | $140K |
4-Quarter Forecast
Linear projection from past trendQuarterly trend
+2.4%
Implied 1-yr
+9.5%
2026 Q2
$187.7K
2026 Q3
$191.6K
Median Price — History + Forecast
Property type mix
Share by property type
Year-built distribution
Properties by build era
Map
Recent top sales — most expensive
| Address | City | Sale date | Sale price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4002 RIDGEWAY DR | Harlan | Apr 10, 2024 | $600,000 |
| 1027 1400TH ST | Harlan | Dec 27, 2022 | $583,600 |
| 1400th St | Harlan | Feb 17, 2022 | $485,000 |
| 1400th St | Harlan | Feb 25, 2022 | $485,000 |
| 2407 1800TH ST | Irwin | Jul 18, 2022 | $459,000 |
| 1700th St | Earling | Jun 16, 2022 | $450,000 |
| 8th St Apt 3 | Harlan | Jul 22, 2024 | $415,000 |
| Southridge Rd | Harlan | Apr 28, 2022 | $415,000 |
| 400th St | Elk Horn | Dec 8, 2021 | $385,000 |
| 1213 ORANGE RD | Harlan | Aug 19, 2022 | $370,000 |
Other counties in Iowa
How Shelby ranks in Iowa
1-year appreciation
#13 of 101
Median price
#36 of 101
Frequently asked about Shelby County
What is the median sale price in Shelby County?
The median sale price in Shelby County over the last 12 months is $162.4K, based on 21 transactions.
How fast are home prices appreciating in Shelby County?
Shelby County home prices have changed +51.4% year-over-year on a median basis.
How many sales happen each year in Shelby County?
Roughly 21 home sales were recorded in Shelby County over the trailing 12 months.
What types of properties are most common in Shelby County?
single_family is the most common property type tracked in Shelby County.
When were most homes in Shelby County built?
Most homes in Shelby County were built in the Pre-1950 era.