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$175,017$109 / 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 93How 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 $175,000 on Jun 24, 2026

501 FARNAM ST

HARLAN, IA 51537
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,605 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$175K
$163K low$187K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$175,000 · Jun 24, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,106 (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.$171,909 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$159,309
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$124,913
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$171,909

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.0.20
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.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 With Air Conditioning
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
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.Deck · 144 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.

E
Harlan Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.1 mi
H
Harlan High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Harlan Community Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 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

501 Farnam 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Harlan 51537
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% 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
$64K$614K

This home is worth more than 42% 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$175,017
CheaperTypical $197,076Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$109
CheaperTypical $140Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area1,605 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,453 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 501 Farnam St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHarlan 51537Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$175,01742% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10930% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,605 ft²61% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac32% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than194042% of homes48% of homes

About 501 Farnam St

How much is 501 Farnam St, Harlan, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 501 Farnam St, Harlan, IA is $175,017 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $162,857 to $187,177. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 501 Farnam St, Harlan, IA last sell?

501 Farnam St, Harlan, IA last sold on Jun 24, 2026 for $175,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 501 Farnam St, Harlan, IA?

501 Farnam St, Harlan, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,605 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 501 Farnam St, Harlan, IA built?

501 Farnam St, Harlan, IA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 501 Farnam St, Harlan, IA?

501 Farnam 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 501 Farnam St, Harlan, IA compare to other homes in Harlan 51537?

Among the 2,687 homes in Harlan 51537, it is worth more than 42% of them ($175,017 against a typical $197,076), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($109 against a typical $140), it is bigger than 61% of them (1,605 ft² against a typical 1,453 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1940 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 45% 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 501 Farnam St, Harlan, IA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 501 Farnam St, Harlan, IA was $2,106. The county assessed it at $171,909.

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