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$416,102$433 / 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 76How 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

ELK HORN, IA 51531
1
Beds
0
Baths
960 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.
40 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$416K
$317K low$515K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,882 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$118,423 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$97,648
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,775
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$95,930
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$118,423

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.75 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.0.2 percent flood zone

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.40.00
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.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 192 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 · 6.8 mi
H
Harlan High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.9 mi
M
Harlan Community Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.0 mi

District: Harlan Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 51531These 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.130
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 100.16

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.509
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,151
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,526
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 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

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 97% of homes in Elk Horn 51531
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Shelby County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Elk Horn 51531
  • Among the largest lots in Elk Horn 51531
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Elk Horn 51531

What homes are worth in Elk Horn 51531

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

This home
$65K$448K

This home is worth more than 97% of homes in Elk Horn 51531.

How it measures up in Elk Horn 51531

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Elk Horn 51531.

Estimated value$416,102
CheaperTypical $159,394Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$433
CheaperTypical $105Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,496 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size40 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElk Horn 51531Shelby County
Estimated valuepricier than$416,10297% of homes92% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$433almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²10% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than40 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than199591% of homes88% of homes

About

How much is , Elk Horn, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Elk Horn, IA is $416,102 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $316,972 to $515,232. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is , Elk Horn, IA?

, Elk Horn, IA has 1 bedrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 40.00-acre lot.

When was , Elk Horn, IA built?

, Elk Horn, IA was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve , Elk Horn, IA?

, Elk Horn, 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 , Elk Horn, IA compare to other homes in Elk Horn 51531?

Among the 411 homes in Elk Horn 51531, it is worth more than 97% of them ($416,102 against a typical $159,394), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($433 against a typical $105), it is bigger than 10% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,496 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (40 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (1995 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Shelby County, it is worth more than 92% 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 , Elk Horn, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for , Elk Horn, IA was $1,882. The county assessed it at $118,423.

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