Is Gothenburg, NE 69138 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Gothenburg is a balanced market. With about 4.5 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 25% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #80 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
The Gothenburg housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Gothenburg, NE 69138 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 11 days and there were 4.5 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 15 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 4%, homes sold faster (46 days then) and the median sale price fell 11% to $185,920. Overall, Gothenburg is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Dawson County, homes here sell faster, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Gothenburg ranks #80 of 84 NE ZIP codes with enough sales (score 29 out of 100).
Nearby, Lexington 68850 (14% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Gothenburg real estate
Is Gothenburg a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.5 months of supply in Gothenburg, NE 69138 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 Gothenburg?
The typical home went under contract in 11 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Gothenburg sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Gothenburg?
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 Gothenburg?
The median sale price was $185,920 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $105 per square foot.
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