Is Lincoln, MO 65338 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Lincoln is a balanced market. With about 5.3 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 3% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #257 of 263 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Lincoln housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Lincoln, MO 65338 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 63 days and there were 5.3 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 15 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (36 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $234,898. Overall, Lincoln is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
On our competition score, Lincoln ranks #257 of 263 MO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 9 out of 100).
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Questions about Lincoln real estate
Is Lincoln a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.3 months of supply in Lincoln, MO 65338 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Lincoln?
The typical home went under contract in 63 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Lincoln sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Lincoln?
About 0.53% of a home’s value a year in Benton County, or roughly $2,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Lincoln?
The median sale price was $234,898 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $211 per square foot.
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