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$148,168$124 / 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 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $89,900 on May 20, 2021

254 RAILWAY ST

EARLING, IA 51530
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,196 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$148K
$119K low$177K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$89,900 · May 20, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$129,935 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,340
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$120,595
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$129,935
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$129,935

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyShelby
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 70 ft²Porch · 142 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Harlan Community Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.0 mi
H
Harlan High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.0 mi
E
Harlan Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 9.2 mi

District: Harlan Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51530These 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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.13

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.671
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,629
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,815
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

254 Railway 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.

  • Worth less than 66% of homes in Shelby County
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Earling 51530
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Earling 51530
  • Newer than 67% of homes in Earling 51530

What homes are worth in Earling 51530

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

This home
$58K$410K

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Earling 51530.

How it measures up in Earling 51530

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Earling 51530.

Estimated value$148,168
CheaperTypical $181,414Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$124
CheaperTypical $114Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area1,196 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,644 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.59 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1944Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 254 Railway St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEarling 51530Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$148,16837% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12460% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,196 ft²18% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac20% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than196267% of homes64% of homes

About 254 Railway St

How much is 254 Railway St, Earling, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 254 Railway St, Earling, IA is $148,168 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $118,896 to $177,440. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 254 Railway St, Earling, IA last sell?

254 Railway St, Earling, IA last sold on May 20, 2021 for $89,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 254 Railway St, Earling, IA?

254 Railway St, Earling, IA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,196 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 254 Railway St, Earling, IA built?

254 Railway St, Earling, IA was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 254 Railway St, Earling, IA?

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

How does 254 Railway St, Earling, IA compare to other homes in Earling 51530?

Among the 339 homes in Earling 51530, it is worth more than 37% of them ($148,168 against a typical $181,414), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($124 against a typical $114), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,196 ft² against a typical 1,644 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.59 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1962 against a typical 1944). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 34% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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