Omaha Housing Market Report December 2024Douglas County, Nebraska

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Housing Prices in Omaha, NE

How much do homes in Omaha, NE cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Omaha, NE a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Omaha is a Seller's Market

Difference Since November 2024

Last month, Omaha has remained a Seller's Market.

Insight

Omaha is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$282,256$154/SqFt
-$15,868
-5.3%

Based on all homes sold in December 2024

Insight

Homes in Omaha have sold for 5.3% less than they did a month ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Omaha was $282,256 in December 2024, down 5.3% from last month, and the median price per square foot was $154.

Median Sold Price By City

Median Sold Price By City
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
McArdle
+2.4%
Millard
-2.4%
Omaha
-5.3%
Jefferson
-14.3%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold 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.
BedsNov 2024Dec 2024Change MoM
1$151K$130.2K
-13.7%
2$229K$195K
-14.8%
3$276.5K$270K
-2.4%
4$375K$390K
+4.0%
5$537.5K$507.3K
-5.6%

Summary: Omaha housing price by bedroom type for December 2024, compared to the previous month. The home price for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -13.7%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -14.8%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -2.4%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +4.0%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -5.6%.

Housing supply in Omaha, NE

How many homes are available in Omaha, 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
1,577Last MonthDec 2024
1,7952 months agoNov 2024
-12.1 %
Change MoMNov – Dec

Summary: The Omaha real estate market had 1,577 homes for sale in Dec 2024, a 12.1 % decrease compared to Nov 2024.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
442Last MonthDec 2024
5252 months agoNov 2024
-15.8 %
Change MoMNov – Dec

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.
BedsNov 2024Dec 2024Change MoM
12220
-9.1%
2207189
-8.7%
3940815
-13.3%
4448396
-11.6%
5178157
-11.8%

Summary: Omaha housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -9.1%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -8.7%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -13.3%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -11.6%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -11.8%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Omaha, 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 Price81 Homes

At Asking Price115 Homes

Under Asking Price216 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Omaha, you may be able to get a good deal. 52.4% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 442 homes were sold or pending in Omaha in December 2024, down by 15.8% month-over-month. Of the 412 sold homes, 52% were sold under asking, 28% were sold at asking, and and 20% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Omaha, NE

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

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days348 Homes

30 – 90 Days79 Homes

Over 90 Days15 Homes

Insight

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

Summary: During December 2024, 442 homes were sold in Omaha; 79% of homes were sold within 30 days, 18% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 3% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
Last Month1 month agoChange MoM
21 DaysLast MonthDec 2024
21 Days1 month agoNov 2024
-0.9 %
Change MoMNov – Dec

Summary: Homes in Omaha had an average listing age of 21 days in Dec 2024, down by 0.9% compared to the previous month.

Newest Listings in Omaha, NE

What homes are available in Omaha, NE?

MLS Disclaimers and Copyright

Based on information from Great Plains Regional MLS, for the period 11/01/2024 - 01/01/2025

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