Is Aurora, NE 68818 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Aurora housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in Aurora, NE 68818 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 1.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 16 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (19% then), homes sold more slowly (21 days then) and the median sale price fell 14% to $225,902. Overall, Aurora is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Hamilton County, homes here sell more slowly than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 80%. On our competition score, Aurora ranks #64 of 84 NE ZIP codes with enough sales (score 48 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Phillips 68865 (0% sold over asking) or Marquette 68854 (0% sold over asking), while Hampton 68843 (100% sold over asking) is even more competitive.