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Is Lyons, NE 68038 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Lyons is a balanced market. With about 4.3 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply4.3Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list96.2%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market48Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$112▼ −0.4% vs. last year

The Lyons housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Lyons, NE 68038 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 48 days and there were 4.3 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. With only 3 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 25%, homes sold faster (170 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $146,936. Overall, Lyons is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Nearby, Tekamah 68061 (38% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

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Craig 68019 — /sq ftDecatur 68020 — /sq ftOakland 68045Balanced $73 /sq ftTekamah 68061Seller’s market $127 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Lyons real estate

Is Lyons a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A balanced market: there were 4.3 months of supply in Lyons, NE 68038 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 Lyons?

The typical home went under contract in 48 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Lyons sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.2% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Lyons?

About 1.32% of a home’s value a year in Burt County, or roughly $5,280 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Lyons?

The median sale price was $146,936 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $112 per square foot.

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