Is Seneca, KS 66538 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Seneca is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market47Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft$111▼ −17.4% vs. last year

The Seneca housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Seneca, KS 66538 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 47 days. With only 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (71 days then) and the median sale price rose 91% to $314,864. Overall, Seneca is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

About the area

Nemaha County, KS

Population	3,602
Median income	$78,981
Average income	$106,661
Median home value	$299,300
Median rent	$808/month
Owner-occupied	81% of homes
Median year built	1980

Natural hazard riskTornadoes (very high), winter storms (very high), wildfire (relatively high)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 66538; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Questions about Seneca real estate

How fast do homes sell in Seneca?

The typical home went under contract in 47 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Seneca sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price.

What are property taxes in Seneca?

About 0.96% of a home’s value a year in Nemaha County, or roughly $3,840 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Seneca?

The median sale price was $314,864 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $111 per square foot.

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