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Is Malcolm, NE 68402 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Malcolm 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-list95.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market24Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$241▼ −7.8% vs. last year

The Malcolm housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Malcolm, NE 68402 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 24 days. With only 1 sale, 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 33%, homes sold faster (43 days then) and the median sale price fell 24% to $411,822. Overall, Malcolm is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Lancaster County, homes here sell more slowly than in 55% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Martell 68404 (100% sold over asking) and Firth 68358 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Bennet 68317Seller’s market $166 /sq ftDavey 68336 $158 /sq ftDenton 68339Buyer’s market $272 /sq ftFirth 68358Balanced $221 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Firth, NE68358 · 27 miles away88% similar8 min longer commute Roca, NE68430 · 20 miles away84% similarmore homeowners · newer homes Bennet, NE68317 · 24 miles away83% similarcheaper homes ($155K less) Waverly, NE68462 · 17 miles away78% similarcheaper homes ($126K less) · larger

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Questions about Malcolm real estate

How fast do homes sell in Malcolm?

The typical home went under contract in 24 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Malcolm sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.8% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Malcolm?

About 1.53% of a home’s value a year in Lancaster County, or roughly $6,120 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Malcolm?

The median sale price was $411,822 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $241 per square foot.

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