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Meadowlane University Place

LINCOLN, NE 68505

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Lancaster County
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 68505

Meadowlane · University Place

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The LINCOLN, NE real estate market (68505) currently shows 69 active listings, with 26 pending sales. Homes are averaging 24 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 10 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 24 days on market compared to 46 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 6.5% year-over-year, from $272,500 to $290,250.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 18,205  ·  Density: 1,625.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $71,962

Typical home value: $202,915  ·  Homeownership: 58.4%

Market Overview

Active Listings
69
⇧ 16.9% vs 59 last year
Pending
26
38% pending ratio
Median Price
$290,250
⇧ 6.5% vs $272,500 last year
Average Price
$308,510
⇧ 9.9% vs $280,602 last year
Days on Market
24
⇩ 47.8% vs 46 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$157
⇩ 0.6% vs $158/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,912 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 69 this year vs 59 last year
  • Days on market: 24 now vs 46 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $290,250 (+6.5% YoY)
  • Average: $308,510 (+9.9% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 12.0 miles — 685 listings ($292,328,967 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
68505Lincoln, NE 685050.0 mi53$16,294,373$288,500$307,441
68507Lincoln, NE 685072.4 mi70$20,310,220$261,875$290,146
68506Lincoln, NE 685063.1 mi86$23,213,980$245,975$269,930
68520Lincoln, NE 685203.7 mi55$39,105,770$665,000$711,014
68502Lincoln, NE 685025.3 mi74$19,607,410$227,250$264,965
68521Lincoln, NE 685215.8 mi135$58,146,660$407,613$430,716
68526Lincoln, NE 685266.6 mi95$59,510,280$499,225$626,424
68517Lincoln, NE 685177.5 mi3$2,961,000$987,000$987,000
68514Lincoln, NE 685147.8 mi18$6,385,320$329,875$354,740
68523Lincoln, NE 685239.6 mi49$21,805,343$409,938$445,007
68347Eagle, NE 6834710.2 mi9$4,030,497$434,450$447,833
68528Lincoln, NE 6852810.6 mi30$12,534,210$301,250$417,807
68317Bennet, NE 6831712.0 mi8$8,423,904$674,000$1,052,988

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in LINCOLN, NE 68505?

As of September 2026, there are 69 active listings in LINCOLN, NE (zip code 68505), compared to 59 the prior year.

What is the median home price in LINCOLN, NE 68505?

The median listing price in LINCOLN, NE 68505 is $290,250 as of September 2026, a 6.5% increase from $272,500 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in LINCOLN, NE?

Homes in LINCOLN, NE 68505 spend an average of 24 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 46 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in LINCOLN, NE 68505?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, LINCOLN, NE 68505 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 10 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 24 days on market compared to 46 days last year.

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