Is Osceola, NE 68651 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Osceola is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 months of supply and 25% 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 Osceola housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Osceola, NE 68651 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 9 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 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (29 days then) and the median sale price rose 11% to $249,392. Overall, Osceola is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Stromsburg 68666 (0% sold over asking) or Shelby 68662 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Osceola real estate
Is Osceola a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Osceola, NE 68651 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 Osceola?
The typical home went under contract in 9 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Osceola sell over asking?
25% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Osceola?
About 0.99% of a home’s value a year in Polk County, or roughly $3,960 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Osceola?
The median sale price was $249,392 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $99 per square foot.
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