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$184,139$69 / 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 79How 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

801 FARNAM ST

HARLAN, IA 51537
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,676 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$184K
$145K low$224K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,890 (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.$241,743 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,040
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$219,703
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$241,743
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$241,743

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.0.32
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.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.Patio · 168 ft²Porch · 549 ft²

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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 · 0.9 mi
H
Harlan High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Harlan Community Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 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

801 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 93% of homes in Harlan 51537
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Harlan 51537
  • Older than 83% 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
$56K$596K

This home is worth more than 45% 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$184,139
CheaperTypical $196,320Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$69
CheaperTypical $140Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area2,676 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,448 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 801 Farnam St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHarlan 51537Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$184,13945% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$697% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than2,676 ft²94% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac59% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than190017% of homes20% of homes

About 801 Farnam St

How much is 801 Farnam St, Harlan, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 801 Farnam St, Harlan, IA is $184,139 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $144,620 to $223,658. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 801 Farnam St, Harlan, IA last sell?

801 Farnam St, Harlan, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 801 Farnam St, Harlan, IA?

801 Farnam St, Harlan, IA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,676 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 801 Farnam St, Harlan, IA built?

801 Farnam St, Harlan, IA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 801 Farnam St, Harlan, IA?

801 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 801 Farnam St, Harlan, IA compare to other homes in Harlan 51537?

Among the 2,687 homes in Harlan 51537, it is worth more than 45% of them ($184,139 against a typical $196,320), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($69 against a typical $140), it is bigger than 94% of them (2,676 ft² against a typical 1,448 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1900 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 48% 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 801 Farnam St, Harlan, IA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 801 Farnam St, Harlan, IA was $3,890. The county assessed it at $241,743.

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