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$555,048$162 / 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 70How 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

821 ROAD M56

HARLAN, IA 51537
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,416 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.
10.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2007
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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

$555K
$387K low$723K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,242 (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.$1,053,334 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$54,694
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$998,640
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,053,334
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,053,334

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountySHELBY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.10.30
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.Concrete
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.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.Porch · 200 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 5.3 mi
E
Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 14.4 mi

District: Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton 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

821 Road M56 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 98% of homes in Shelby County
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Shelby County
  • Among the largest homes in Shelby County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Harlan 51537
  • Newer than 96% 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 97% 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$555,048
CheaperTypical $196,727Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$162
CheaperTypical $140Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area3,416 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,452 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size10.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built2007
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 821 Road M56 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHarlan 51537Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$555,04897% of homes98% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16263% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than3,416 ft²98% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than10.3 ac93% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than200796% of homes96% of homes

About 821 Road M56

How much is 821 Road M56, Harlan, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 821 Road M56, Harlan, IA is $555,048 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $387,471 to $722,625. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 821 Road M56, Harlan, IA last sell?

821 Road M56, Harlan, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 821 Road M56, Harlan, IA?

821 Road M56, Harlan, IA has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,416 square feet of living space and a 10.30-acre lot.

When was 821 Road M56, Harlan, IA built?

821 Road M56, Harlan, IA was built in 2007, making it 19 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 821 Road M56, Harlan, IA?

821 Road M56, Harlan, IA is assigned to Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton High School (middle), rated C; Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 821 Road M56, Harlan, IA compare to other homes in Harlan 51537?

Among the 2,687 homes in Harlan 51537, it is worth more than 97% of them ($555,048 against a typical $196,727), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($162 against a typical $140), it is bigger than 98% of them (3,416 ft² against a typical 1,452 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (10.3 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 96% of them (2007 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 98% 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 821 Road M56, Harlan, IA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 821 Road M56, Harlan, IA was $11,242. The county assessed it at $1,053,334.

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