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$94,001$48 / 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 71How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $47,000 on Sep 1, 2016

311 COURT ST

HARLAN, IA 51537
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,951 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$94K
$67K low$121K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$47,000 · Sep 1, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,470 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$87,246 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$71,846
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$87,246
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$87,246

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.0.24
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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 With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 209 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.

H
Harlan High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
E
Harlan Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.2 mi
M
Harlan Community Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 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

311 Court 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 89% of homes in Harlan 51537
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Harlan 51537
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Harlan 51537
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Shelby County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Shelby County

What homes are worth in Harlan 51537

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

This home
$56K$600K

This home is worth more than 11% 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$94,001
CheaperTypical $194,307Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$48
CheaperTypical $138Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,951 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,447 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 311 Court St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHarlan 51537Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$94,00111% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$48almost no homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,951 ft²78% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac46% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than18804% of homes3% of homes

About 311 Court St

How much is 311 Court St, Harlan, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 311 Court St, Harlan, IA is $94,001 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $67,089 to $120,913. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 311 Court St, Harlan, IA last sell?

311 Court St, Harlan, IA last sold on Sep 1, 2016 for $47,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 311 Court St, Harlan, IA?

311 Court St, Harlan, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,951 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 311 Court St, Harlan, IA built?

311 Court St, Harlan, IA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 311 Court St, Harlan, IA?

311 Court St, Harlan, IA is assigned to Harlan High School (high), rated B+; Harlan Primary School (elementary); 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 311 Court St, Harlan, IA compare to other homes in Harlan 51537?

Among the 2,687 homes in Harlan 51537, it is worth more than 11% of them ($94,001 against a typical $194,307), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($48 against a typical $138), it is bigger than 78% of them (1,951 ft² against a typical 1,447 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1880 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 12% 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 311 Court St, Harlan, IA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 311 Court St, Harlan, IA was $1,470. The county assessed it at $87,246.

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