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$473,308$112 / 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 77How 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

653 IRONWOOD RD

HARLAN, IA 51537
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,242 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.
44.77 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1919
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$473K
$366K low$580K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,506 (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.$682,462 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$109,972
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$572,490
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$682,462
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$682,462

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.74 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountySHELBY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.44.77
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
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.Patio · 276 ft²Porch · 520 ft²

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 · 4.6 mi
M
Harlan Community Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.8 mi
H
Harlan High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 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

653 Ironwood Rd 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 more than 95% of homes in Shelby County
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Harlan 51537
  • Among the largest homes in Harlan 51537
  • Among the largest lots in Harlan 51537
  • Older than 70% 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.

This home
$58K$592K

This home is worth more than 93% 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$473,308
CheaperTypical $196,727Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$112
CheaperTypical $140Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area4,242 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,452 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size44.77 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1919
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 653 Ironwood Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHarlan 51537Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$473,30893% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11231% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than4,242 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than44.77 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than191930% of homes36% of homes

About 653 Ironwood Rd

How much is 653 Ironwood Rd, Harlan, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 653 Ironwood Rd, Harlan, IA is $473,308 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $366,367 to $580,249. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 653 Ironwood Rd, Harlan, IA last sell?

653 Ironwood Rd, Harlan, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 653 Ironwood Rd, Harlan, IA?

653 Ironwood Rd, Harlan, IA has 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 4,242 square feet of living space and a 44.77-acre lot.

When was 653 Ironwood Rd, Harlan, IA built?

653 Ironwood Rd, Harlan, IA was built in 1919, making it 107 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 653 Ironwood Rd, Harlan, IA?

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

How does 653 Ironwood Rd, Harlan, IA compare to other homes in Harlan 51537?

Among the 2,687 homes in Harlan 51537, it is worth more than 93% of them ($473,308 against a typical $196,727), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($112 against a typical $140), it is bigger than almost all of them (4,242 ft² against a typical 1,452 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (44.77 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1919 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 95% 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 653 Ironwood Rd, Harlan, IA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 653 Ironwood Rd, Harlan, IA was $8,506. The county assessed it at $682,462.

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