Is Waverly, NE 68462 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Waverly housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 32% of homes in Waverly, NE 68462 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 18 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 23 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (32% then), homes sold faster (42 days then) and the median sale price fell 18% to $337,854. Overall, Waverly is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Lancaster County, homes here sell faster than in 65% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 74%. On our competition score, Waverly ranks #38 of 84 NE ZIP codes with enough sales (score 72 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Lincoln 68517 (0% sold over asking) or Lincoln 68514 (0% sold over asking), while Martell 68404 (100% sold over asking) and Firth 68358 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.