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Is Overton, NE 68863 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Overton 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 list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list96.5%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market53Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$140▲ +28.5% vs. last year

The Overton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Overton, NE 68863 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 53 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 was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (23 days then) and the median sale price rose 209% to $584,747. Overall, Overton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Dawson County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Lexington 68850 (14% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Cozad 69130Buyer’s market $126 /sq ftEddyville 68834 $58 /sq ftGothenburg 69138Balanced $105 /sq ftLexington 68850Buyer’s market $116 /sq ft Browse all markets →

Towns like Overton nearby

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Ravenna, NE68869 · 38 miles away62% similarlower income ($36K less) · pricier homes ($32K more) Gothenburg, NE69138 · 35 miles away57% similarpricier homes ($62K more) · larger Axtell, NE68924 · 27 miles away54% similarpricier homes ($100K more) · more homeowners Minden, NE68959 · 35 miles away53% similarlower income ($31K less) · pricier homes ($84K more)

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Questions about Overton real estate

How fast do homes sell in Overton?

The typical home went under contract in 53 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Overton sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.5% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Overton?

About 1.31% of a home’s value a year in Dawson County, or roughly $5,240 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Overton?

The median sale price was $584,747 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $140 per square foot.

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