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LINCOLN, NE 68526

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

Market Analysis

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

The LINCOLN, NE real estate market (68526) currently shows 103 active listings, with 28 pending sales. Homes are averaging 50 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 32 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 50 days on market compared to 52 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 12% year-over-year, from $625,000 to $549,925.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 8,088  ·  Density: 257.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $121,900

Typical home value: $400,323  ·  Homeownership: 78.5%

Market Overview

Active Listings
103
⇧ 45.1% vs 71 last year
Pending
28
27% pending ratio
Median Price
$549,925
⇩ 12% vs $625,000 last year
Average Price
$644,551
⇧ 4.7% vs $615,585 last year
Days on Market
50
⇩ 3.8% vs 52 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$204
⇩ 0.5% vs $205/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,994 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 103 this year vs 71 last year
  • Days on market: 50 now vs 52 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $549,925 (-12% YoY)
  • Average: $644,551 (+4.7% 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 13.8 miles — 616 listings ($331,626,315 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
68526Lincoln, NE 685260.0 mi95$59,510,280$499,225$626,424
68461Walton, NE 684614.3 mi4$16,786,668$4,150,000$4,196,667
68520Lincoln, NE 685204.8 mi55$39,105,770$665,000$711,014
68430Roca, NE 684306.1 mi19$18,724,690$651,188$985,510
68512Lincoln, NE 685126.4 mi35$14,316,750$364,900$409,050
68502Lincoln, NE 685027.1 mi74$19,607,410$227,250$264,965
68527Lincoln, NE 685278.5 mi78$43,469,088$482,713$557,296
68372Hickman, NE 683728.9 mi29$19,006,281$514,979$655,389
68523Lincoln, NE 685239.1 mi49$21,805,343$409,938$445,007
68347Eagle, NE 683479.7 mi9$4,030,497$434,450$447,833
68418Palmyra, NE 6841810.7 mi4$4,582,668$228,000$1,145,667
68521Lincoln, NE 6852111.3 mi135$58,146,660$407,613$430,716
68528Lincoln, NE 6852813.8 mi30$12,534,210$301,250$417,807

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in LINCOLN, NE 68526?

As of March 2026, there are 103 active listings in LINCOLN, NE (zip code 68526), compared to 71 the prior year.

What is the median home price in LINCOLN, NE 68526?

The median listing price in LINCOLN, NE 68526 is $549,925 as of March 2026, a 12% decrease from $625,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in LINCOLN, NE 68526 spend an average of 50 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 52 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in LINCOLN, NE 68526?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of March 2026, LINCOLN, NE 68526 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 32 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 50 days on market compared to 52 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in LINCOLN, NE 68526 save an estimated $10,999 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $549,925. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.