Active Listings
43
⇧ 7.5%
Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Shelby County, Iowa real estate market currently shows 43 active listings, with 9 pending sales. Homes are averaging 90.7 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 3 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 90.7 days on market compared to 100.7 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 28.3% year-over-year, from $176,314 to $226,198.
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Defiance: 51527
Earling: 51530
Elk Horn: 51531
Irwin: 51446
Kirkman: 51447
Panama: 51562
Portsmouth: 51565
Shelby: 51570
Westphalia: 51578
ZIP coverage: 11 · Population: 11,427 · Median household income: $68,350
Typical home value: $146,812 · Homeownership rate: 75.4%