Is Lincoln, NE 68517 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Lincoln is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 months of supply and 0% 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 Lincoln housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Lincoln, NE 68517 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 65 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Within Lancaster County, homes here sell more slowly than in 90% 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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Bennet 68317Seller’s market $166 /sq ftDavey 68336 $158 /sq ftDenton 68339Buyer’s market $272 /sq ftFirth 68358Balanced $221 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Lincoln is
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Questions about Lincoln real estate
Is Lincoln a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Lincoln, NE 68517 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 Lincoln?
The typical home went under contract in 65 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Lincoln sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Lincoln?
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 Lincoln?
The median sale price was $707,194 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $218 per square foot.
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