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CENTRAL CITY, NE 68826

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Merrick County
Balanced Market
April 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The CENTRAL CITY, NE real estate market (68826) currently shows 18 active listings, with 4 pending sales. Homes are averaging 102 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 102 days on market compared to 69 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 4.4% year-over-year, from $225,000 to $215,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 3,945  ·  Density: 10.6/mi²  ·  Median household income: $62,137

Typical home value: $167,765  ·  Homeownership: 69.4%

Market Overview

Active Listings
18
⇩ 10% vs 20 last year
Pending
4
22% pending ratio
Median Price
$215,000
⇩ 4.4% vs $225,000 last year
Average Price
$220,660
⇩ 52.4% vs $463,567 last year
Days on Market
102
⇧ 47.8% vs 69 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$131
⇧ 7.4% vs $122/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,718 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 18 this year vs 20 last year
  • Days on market: 102 now vs 69 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $215,000 (-4.4% YoY)
  • Average: $220,660 (-52.4% 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 30.2 miles — 161 listings ($47,598,404 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
68826Central City, NE 688260.0 mi18$4,195,368$253,250$233,076
68628Clarks, NE 686289.8 mi4$1,137,332$289,000$284,333
68864Palmer, NE 6886413.3 mi2$675,000$337,500$337,500
68638Fullerton, NE 6863814.3 mi5$915,835$186,500$183,167
68843Hampton, NE 6884319.4 mi2$614,000$307,000$307,000
68801Grand Island, NE 6880120.6 mi66$21,167,454$294,950$320,719
68666Stromsburg, NE 6866621.5 mi4$422,668$69,000$105,667
68651Osceola, NE 6865123.5 mi3$216,000$72,000$72,000
68640Genoa, NE 6864024.2 mi8$1,632,800$172,450$204,100
68882Wolbach, NE 6888226.8 mi2$324,000$162,000$162,000
68831Dannebrog, NE 6883127.7 mi2$890,000$445,000$445,000
68660Saint Edward, NE 6866029.4 mi2$597,500$298,750$298,750
68467York, NE 6846730.2 mi43$14,810,447$249,000$344,429

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in CENTRAL CITY, NE 68826?

As of April 2026, there are 18 active listings in CENTRAL CITY, NE (zip code 68826), compared to 20 the prior year.

What is the median home price in CENTRAL CITY, NE 68826?

The median listing price in CENTRAL CITY, NE 68826 is $215,000 as of April 2026, a 4.4% decrease from $225,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in CENTRAL CITY, NE 68826 spend an average of 102 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 69 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in CENTRAL CITY, NE 68826?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of April 2026, CENTRAL CITY, NE 68826 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 102 days on market compared to 69 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in CENTRAL CITY, NE 68826 save an estimated $4,300 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $215,000. 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.