Is Utica, NE 68456 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Utica is a seller’s market. With about 0.8 months of supply and 25% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Utica housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Utica, NE 68456 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 23 days and there were 0.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. 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 rose from 0%, homes sold faster (49 days then) and the median sale price rose 32% to $237,397. Overall, Utica is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Seward County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Garland 68360 (0% sold over asking), while Beaver Crossing 68313 (50% sold over asking) and Milford 68405 (38% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Utica real estate
Is Utica a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 0.8 months of supply in Utica, NE 68456 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 Utica?
The typical home went under contract in 23 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Utica sell over asking?
25% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Utica?
About 1.18% of a home’s value a year in Seward County, or roughly $4,720 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Utica?
The median sale price was $237,397 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $137 per square foot.
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