Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The MERNA, NE real estate market (68856) currently shows 1 active listings. Homes are averaging 188 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 188 days on market compared to 146 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 56.6% year-over-year, from $172,450 to $270,000.
Population: 704 · Density: 2.2/mi² · Median household income: $77,500
Typical home value: $162,428 · Homeownership: 74.8%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68856 | Merna, NE 68856 | 0.0 mi | 1 | $270,000 | $270,000 | $270,000 |
| 68825 | Callaway, NE 68825 | 17.4 mi | 3 | $757,500 | $252,500 | $252,500 |
| 69120 | Arnold, NE 69120 | 22.2 mi | 8 | $1,782,744 | $245,000 | $222,843 |
| 68834 | Eddyville, NE 68834 | 34.5 mi | 1 | $88,000 | $88,000 | $88,000 |
| 69138 | Gothenburg, NE 69138 | 39.5 mi | 24 | $5,585,664 | $194,975 | $232,736 |
| 69123 | Brady, NE 69123 | 42.4 mi | 4 | $1,553,332 | $290,000 | $388,333 |
| 68862 | Ord, NE 68862 | 45.9 mi | 10 | $2,248,220 | $237,475 | $224,822 |
| 68850 | Lexington, NE 68850 | 46.9 mi | 61 | $21,055,309 | $282,500 | $345,169 |
| 68844 | Hazard, NE 68844 | 50.0 mi | 1 | $399,999 | $399,999 | $399,999 |
| 68863 | Overton, NE 68863 | 53.1 mi | 2 | $583,500 | $291,750 | $291,750 |
| 68875 | Scotia, NE 68875 | 58.7 mi | 2 | $1,310,000 | $655,000 | $655,000 |
| 69029 | Farnam, NE 69029 | 60.7 mi | 5 | $1,174,625 | $232,450 | $234,925 |
| 68637 | Ericson, NE 68637 | 61.3 mi | 0 | $0 | $95,000 | $95,000 |
As of September 2026, there are 1 active listings in MERNA, NE (zip code 68856), compared to 2 the prior year.
The median listing price in MERNA, NE 68856 is $270,000 as of September 2026, a 56.6% increase from $172,450 the prior year.
Homes in MERNA, NE 68856 spend an average of 188 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 146 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, MERNA, NE 68856 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 188 days on market compared to 146 days last year.
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