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LINCOLN, NE 68520

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

Market Analysis

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

The LINCOLN, NE real estate market (68520) currently shows 69 active listings, with 12 pending sales. Homes are averaging 89 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 89 days on market compared to 70 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 6.2% year-over-year, from $698,500 to $655,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 1,975  ·  Density: 66.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $96,094

Typical home value: $458,898  ·  Homeownership: 79.6%

Market Overview

Active Listings
69
⇩ 1.4% vs 70 last year
Pending
12
17% pending ratio
Median Price
$655,000
⇩ 6.2% vs $698,500 last year
Average Price
$740,878
⇩ 5.1% vs $780,527 last year
Days on Market
89
⇧ 27.1% vs 70 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$228
⇧ 0.9% vs $226/sqft last year
Median Home Size
3,105 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 69 this year vs 70 last year
  • Days on market: 89 now vs 70 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $655,000 (-6.2% YoY)
  • Average: $740,878 (-5.1% 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 11.5 miles — 827 listings ($358,164,401 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
68520Lincoln, NE 685200.0 mi55$39,105,770$665,000$711,014
68505Lincoln, NE 685053.7 mi53$16,294,373$288,500$307,441
68506Lincoln, NE 685064.6 mi86$23,213,980$245,975$269,930
68510Lincoln, NE 685105.0 mi56$15,099,616$246,700$269,636
68516Lincoln, NE 685166.4 mi244$132,404,160$482,626$542,640
68347Eagle, NE 683476.8 mi9$4,030,497$434,450$447,833
68502Lincoln, NE 685027.8 mi74$19,607,410$227,250$264,965
68317Bennet, NE 683179.0 mi8$8,423,904$674,000$1,052,988
68521Lincoln, NE 685219.5 mi135$58,146,660$407,613$430,716
68462Waverly, NE 6846210.4 mi19$7,543,380$379,999$397,020
68304Alvo, NE 6830410.7 mi2$513,000$256,500$256,500
68522Lincoln, NE 6852211.0 mi37$11,976,308$336,225$323,684
68523Lincoln, NE 6852311.5 mi49$21,805,343$409,938$445,007

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in LINCOLN, NE 68520?

As of September 2026, there are 69 active listings in LINCOLN, NE (zip code 68520), compared to 70 the prior year.

What is the median home price in LINCOLN, NE 68520?

The median listing price in LINCOLN, NE 68520 is $655,000 as of September 2026, a 6.2% decrease from $698,500 the prior year.

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

Homes in LINCOLN, NE 68520 spend an average of 89 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 70 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in LINCOLN, NE 68520?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, LINCOLN, NE 68520 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 89 days on market compared to 70 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in LINCOLN, NE?

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