Welcome to this month’s Lancaster county Nebraska area real estate market report brought to you by Eric L. Brown Real Estate Agent. This report covers the cities of Lincoln, Hickman, Waverly, Malcolm, Raymond and others within the county’s boundary.
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Lancaster County Housing Stats
The average closed sale price for all homes both existing and new construction in Lancaster County Nebraska during July 2020 was $259,164; this is up from last July’s average of $232,666.
In Lancaster county there is approximately 1.2 months of inventory available (all price points, new and existing combined), homes are averaging 22 days on market before being sold, and sellers are getting 101.10% of their original asking price.
Existing, previously owned home data for July 2020 by price range
$134,999 or Less
There were 51 homes in this price range that hit the market in July 2020 this compared to 62 homes in July 2019.
The average days on market for this price range in July 2020 was 13 days as compared to 17 days in July 2019.
There was 48 homes pending in this price range in July 2020 versus 60 homes in July 2019.
The absorption rate or months supply for this price range is .40 months as of July 2020
$135,000 to $188,999
There were 132 homes in this price range that hit the market in Lancaster county as of July 2020 this compared to 140 homes in July 2019.
The average days on market for this price range in July 2020 was 9 days and was the same in July 2019.
There was 124 homes pending in this price range in July 2020 versus 117 homes in July 2019
The absorption rate or months supply for this price range is .30 months as of July 2020
$189,000 to $289,999
There were 157 homes in this price range that hit the market in July 2020 this compared to 147 homes in July 2019.
The average days on market for this price range in July 2020 was 9 days and was 12 days in July 2019.
There was 156 homes pending in this price range in July 2020 versus 118 homes in July 2019.
The absorption rate or months supply for this price range is .50 months as of July 2020
$289,000 and Up
There were 141 homes in this price range that hit the market in July 2020 this compared to 150 homes in July 2019.
The average days on market for this price range in July 2020 was 31 days compared to 28 in July 2019.
There was 114 homes pending in this price range in July 2020 versus 81 homes in July 2019.
The absorption rate or months supply for this price range is 2.2 months as of July 2020 compared to 4.0 in July 2019
New Construction in Lancaster County Nebraska-
In July 2020 there was 11 complete, never occupied new construction homes that hit the market. In July 2019 there was 34. The average price per square foot of new construction homes in the Lancaster county market in July 2020 was approximately $216.00 per square foot, in comparison the average price per square foot in July 2019 was $198.00. The average days on market for all completed not occupied new construction homes in Lancaster county was 46 in July 2020 as compared to 53 days on market in July 2019.
Lancaster County New Construction Homes For Sale
What Does This Mean For Buyers In Lancaster County Nebraska?
Buyers in Lancaster County Nebraska can expect to see continued low inventory available in existing homes. The current interest rates and land prices in Lancaster county makes new construction an attractive option.
The average sale price has held steady this year, and in many price ranges, there are slightly less homes listed compared to this time last year.
Buyers should have financing in place and be ready to act when they find a property that matches their criteria. Be sure to search for properties in your price.
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What Does This Mean For Sellers In Lancaster County Nebraska?
The Lancaster County area is still in a sellers market with only 1.2 months of inventory available. There is a strong demand for homes in the $130,000 to $220,000 price range.
Sellers can use our free home valuation tool to get an idea of their home’s worth, then give me a call and i can answer all your questions about getting your home listed today.