Is Brainard, NE 68626 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Brainard is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Brainard housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Brainard, NE 68626 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 4 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (52 days then) and the median sale price fell 31% to $199,913. Overall, Brainard is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Butler County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
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Questions about Brainard real estate
Is Brainard a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Brainard, NE 68626 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 Brainard?
The typical home went under contract in 4 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Brainard sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Brainard?
About 1.11% of a home’s value a year in Butler County, or roughly $4,440 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Brainard?
The median sale price was $199,913 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $109 per square foot.
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