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$46,296
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 65How 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 $10,000 on Feb 1, 2022

257 2ND ST

EARLING, IA 51530
0
Baths
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$46K
$30K low$62K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$10,000 · Feb 1, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$270 (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.$16,802 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,948
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,854
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,275
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$16,802

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyShelby
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13

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 · 9.1 mi
H
Harlan High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.1 mi
E
Harlan Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 9.3 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

257 2nd 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Earling 51530
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% 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 less than almost all 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$46,296
CheaperTypical $181,414Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.59 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

How 257 2nd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEarling 51530Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$46,296almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac3% of homes7% of homes

About 257 2nd St

How much is 257 2nd St, Earling, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 2nd St, Earling, IA is $46,296 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $30,317 to $62,275. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 257 2nd St, Earling, IA last sell?

257 2nd St, Earling, IA last sold on Feb 1, 2022 for $10,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 257 2nd St, Earling, IA?

257 2nd 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 257 2nd St, Earling, IA compare to other homes in Earling 51530?

Among the 339 homes in Earling 51530, it is worth more than almost none of them ($46,296 against a typical $181,414) and its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.59 ac). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than almost no 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 257 2nd St, Earling, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 257 2nd St, Earling, IA was $270. The county assessed it at $16,802.

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