Is Lincoln, NE 68528 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Lincoln housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 30% of homes in Lincoln, NE 68528 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 16 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 21 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 20%, homes sold faster (26 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $309,866. Overall, Lincoln is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Lancaster County, homes here sell faster than in 74% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 65%. On our competition score, Lincoln ranks #47 of 84 NE ZIP codes with enough sales (score 65 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.