Is Lincoln, NE 68523 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Lincoln housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 28% of homes in Lincoln, NE 68523 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 86 days and there were 4.1 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. That’s based on 26 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 16%, homes sold more slowly (54 days then) and the median sale price fell 11% to $446,790. Overall, Lincoln is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Lancaster County, homes here sell more slowly than in 94% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 52%. On our competition score, Lincoln ranks #69 of 84 NE ZIP codes with enough sales (score 45 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.