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Is Elm Creek, NE 68836 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Elm Creek is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list99.9%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list101.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market8Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$115▲ +9.9% vs. last year

The Elm Creek housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 100% of homes in Elm Creek, NE 68836 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 8 days. 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 rose from 50%, homes sold faster (30 days then) and the median sale price rose 59% to $277,880. Overall, Elm Creek is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Buffalo County, homes here sell faster, and more often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Ravenna 68869 (0% sold over asking) or Gibbon 68840 (0% sold over asking).

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Nearby markets

Gibbon 68840Seller’s market $91 /sq ftKearney 68845Seller’s market $147 /sq ftKearney 68847Seller’s market $143 /sq ftPleasanton 68866 — /sq ft Browse all markets →

Towns like Elm Creek nearby

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Gibbon, NE68840 · 27 miles away90% similarolder residents Axtell, NE68924 · 19 miles away84% similarolder homes Shelton, NE68876 · 33 miles away84% similarcheaper homes ($61K less) · older homes Pleasanton, NE68866 · 22 miles away82% similarpricier homes ($38K more) · smaller

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Questions about Elm Creek real estate

How fast do homes sell in Elm Creek?

The typical home went under contract in 8 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Elm Creek sell over asking?

100% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Elm Creek?

About 1.44% of a home’s value a year in Buffalo County, or roughly $5,760 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Elm Creek?

The median sale price was $277,880 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $115 per square foot.

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