Is Lincoln, NE a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lincoln is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since Last Month

Since last month, Lincoln has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Lincoln is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Lincoln, NE

How much do homes in Lincoln, NE cost?

Median Sold Price

$289,500

$157/sqft

Based on all homes sold in October 2024.

Difference Since Last Month

-$9,750(-3.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lincoln have sold for 3.3% less than they did a month ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lincoln was $289,500 in October 2024, down 3.3% from last month, and the median price per square foot was $157.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $239K$155.2K
-35.0%
2 $230K$230K
0.0%
3 $280K$272.5K
-2.7%
4 $377.4K$376K
-0.4%
5+ $508.5K$479.9K
-5.6%

Summary: Lincoln housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 35%, 2 bedroom homes did not change, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 2.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 0.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 5.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Grant
+14.2%
Yankee Hill
+5.4%
Lincoln
-3.3%
Lancaster
-11.7%

Housing Supply in Lincoln, NE

How many homes are available in Lincoln, NE?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1,0581,164+10.0%

Summary: The Lincoln real estate market had 1,164 homes for sale in October 2024, a 10.0% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 2018
-10.0%
2 204200
-2.0%
3 417456
+9.4%
4 268304
+13.4%
5+ 149186
+24.8%

Summary: The Lincoln housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 10%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 13.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 24.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
297268-9.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

114 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

81 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

63 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lincoln, you may be able to get a good deal. 44.2% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 268 homes were sold or pending in Lincoln in October 2024, down by 9.8% month-over-month. Of the 258 sold homes, 44% were sold under asking, 31% were sold at asking, and 24% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lincoln, NE

How long does it take to sell a home in Lincoln, NE?

Average Sale Time

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
17 Days19 Days+15.2%

Summary: Homes in Lincoln had an average of 19 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 15.2% compared to last month.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

216 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

41 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

11 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Lincoln are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 268 homes were sold in Lincoln; 81% of homes were sold within 30 days, 15% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 4% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 17 Days Ago

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