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$172,576$135 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $170,000 on Aug 12, 2025

1608 9TH ST

HARLAN, IA 51537
3
Beds
4 / 2
Baths
1,276 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1894
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$173K
$155K low$190K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$170,000 · Aug 12, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,330 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$153,030 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,666
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$141,364
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$134,803
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$153,030

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyShelby
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Brick (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 80 ft²Porch · 128 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Harlan Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.9 mi
H
Harlan High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Harlan Community Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi

District: Harlan Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51537These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.132
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.15

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,648
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.40 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,401
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,389
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

1608 9th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Shelby County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Shelby County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Harlan 51537

What homes are worth in Harlan 51537

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$64K$653K

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Harlan 51537.

How it measures up in Harlan 51537

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Harlan 51537.

Estimated value$172,576
CheaperTypical $199,745Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$135
CheaperTypical $142Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area1,276 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,442 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1894
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 1608 9th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHarlan 51537Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$172,57640% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13546% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than1,276 ft²37% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac29% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than18947% of homes7% of homes

About 1608 9th St

How much is 1608 9th St, Harlan, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1608 9th St, Harlan, IA is $172,576 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $155,005 to $190,147. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1608 9th St, Harlan, IA last sell?

1608 9th St, Harlan, IA last sold on Aug 12, 2025 for $170,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1608 9th St, Harlan, IA?

1608 9th St, Harlan, IA has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1,276 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 1608 9th St, Harlan, IA built?

1608 9th St, Harlan, IA was built in 1894, making it 132 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1608 9th St, Harlan, IA?

1608 9th St, Harlan, IA is assigned to Harlan Primary School (elementary); Harlan High School (high), rated B-; Harlan Community Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Harlan Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1608 9th St, Harlan, IA compare to other homes in Harlan 51537?

Among the 2,685 homes in Harlan 51537, it is worth more than 40% of them ($172,576 against a typical $199,745), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($135 against a typical $142), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,276 ft² against a typical 1,442 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1894 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 43% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1608 9th St, Harlan, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1608 9th St, Harlan, IA was $2,330. The county assessed it at $153,030.

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