Lancaster County Housing Market Report May 2025Lancaster County, Nebraska

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Housing Prices in Lancaster County, NE

How much do homes in Lancaster County, NE cost?

Median List Price

Median List Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in a given area are listed. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$340,633$171/SqFt
-$12,924
-3.7%

Based on all homes listed in May 2025

Insight

The list price of homes in Lancaster County has decreased by 3.7% since April.

Summary: The median home list price in Lancaster County was $340,633 in May 2025, down 3.7% from the previous month, and the median price per square foot was $171.

Median List Price By Counties

Median List Price By Counties
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange MoM
Otoe County
+15.0%
Seward County
+6.1%
Cass County
+4.3%
Lancaster County
-3.7%
Saunders County
-17.3%

Median List Price By Bedrooms

Median List Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsApr 2025May 2025Change MoM
1$134K$149.9K
+11.9%
2$244.2K$234.9K
-3.8%
3$308.4K$299.9K
-2.8%
4$424.9K$419.9K
-1.2%
5$595K$544.9K
-8.4%

Summary: Lancaster County housing price by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous month. The home price for 1 bedroom homes increased by +11.9%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -3.8%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -2.8%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -1.2%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -8.4%.

How does Lancaster County, NE compare with other places?

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Lancaster County, NE

Housing supply in Lancaster County, NE

How many homes are available in Lancaster County, NE?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
601Last MonthMay 2025
2662 months agoApr 2025
+125.9 %
Change MoMApr – May

Summary: The Lancaster County real estate market had 601 homes for sale in May 2025, a 125.9 % increase compared to Apr 2025.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsApr 2025May 2025Change MoM
139
+200.0%
24699
+115.2%
390211
+134.4%
486189
+119.8%
54193
+126.8%

Summary: Lancaster County housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes increased by +200.0%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +115.2%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +134.4%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +119.8%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +126.8%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Lancaster County, NE cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price30 Homes

At Asking Price57 Homes

Under Asking Price62 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Lancaster County, you may be able to get a good deal. 41.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 150 homes were sold or pending in Lancaster County in May 2025, up by 100.0% month-over-month. Of the 149 sold homes, 42% were sold under asking, 38% were sold at asking, and and 20% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lancaster County, NE

How long does it take to sell a home in Lancaster County, NE?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days127 Homes

30 – 90 Days16 Homes

Over 90 Days7 Homes

Insight

Many homes in Lancaster County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During May 2025, 150 homes were sold in Lancaster County; 85% of homes were sold within 30 days, 11% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 5% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Listing Age

Average Listing Age
This is the average number of days an active home has been on the market.
Last Month1 month agoChange MoM
37 DaysLast MonthMay 2025
55 Days1 month agoApr 2025
-32.6 %
Change MoMApr – May

Summary: Homes in Lancaster County had an average listing age of 37 days in May 2025, down by 32.6% compared to the previous month.

Newest Listings in Lancaster County, NE

What homes are available in Lancaster County, NE?

MLS Disclaimers and Copyright

Based on information from Great Plains Regional MLS, for the period 04/01/2025 - 06/01/2025

IDXThe data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data exchange (“IDX”) program of the Great Plains Regional MLS. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Real estate listings held by other brokerage firms are indicated by detailed information about them such as the name of the listing firms. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright © 2025 Great Plains REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved.
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