Is Minden, NE 68959 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Minden is a seller’s market. With about 1.8 months of supply and 19% 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.

Competition score64/ 100

More competitive than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #51 of 84 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply1.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list18.7%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market15Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$107▼ −2.7% vs. last year

The Minden housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in Minden, NE 68959 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 15 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 fell from 30%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price held steady to $228,126. Overall, Minden is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

On our competition score, Minden ranks #51 of 84 NE ZIP codes with enough sales (score 64 out of 100).

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Questions about Minden real estate

Is Minden a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 1.8 months of supply in Minden, NE 68959 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 Minden?

The typical home went under contract in 15 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Minden sell over asking?

19% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Minden?

About 1.23% of a home’s value a year in Kearney County, or roughly $4,920 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Minden?

The median sale price was $228,126 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $107 per square foot.

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