Shelby County property record for 809 Main St, Harlan, IA 51537
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.303 acres (13,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $58,000 (Feb 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,492 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 833105121042 |
| Primary APN | 833105121042 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Basement Area | 312 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 312 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 312 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,200 sqft (0.303 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 809 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | HARLAN |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51537-1047 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | O & T ADD W 1/2 LT 4 & ALL LTS 5 & 6 BLK 121 |
| Legal Subdivision | O & T ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 121 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-6 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | HARLAN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1051 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
809 Main St is owned by a company that bought it in February 2008.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2309 8TH ST, HARLAN, IA 51537-2113 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008471 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Property Address | 809 MAIN ST, HARLAN, IA 51537-1047 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 20170497 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0497 |
| Name | MIDSTATES BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HARLAN, IA 51537 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Rate | 5.5% |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 809 Main St was $1,492.
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Shelby County |
| Municipality | Harlan City |
| Unified School District | Harlan Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,492.00 | $88,517 (-) Land $12,375 Building $76,142 | $88,517 (-) Land $12,375 Building $76,142 |
| 2025 | $88,517 Land $12,375 Building $76,142 | $88,517 Land $12,375 Building $76,142 | |
| 2024 | $1,394.00 | ||
| 2023 | $74,564 (+17.67%) Land $12,375 Building $62,189 | $74,564 Land $12,375 Building $62,189 | |
| 2022 | $1,320.00 | $63,367 Land $12,375 Building $50,992 | |
| 2021 | $63,367 Land $12,375 Building $50,992 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 809 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1993.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 2015 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1993–1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1996 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 809 Main St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HARLAN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES serves 5,067 people · EPA ID IA8335029 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 445 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Harlan Municipal Utilities Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone, Western Iowa Wireless.
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