Lincoln (Washington County) Year-to-Date Market Update

Washington County · Lincoln, Jan 2026 to Sep 2026

Washington County Market Shows Signs of Balance

Sales activity picked up through 2026 while supply remains at buyer-favorable levels in Lincoln and the surrounding county.

Updated September 9, 2026

96 New Listings +45.5% YoY
50 Active Inventory +42.9% YoY
60 Sold / Closed +17.6% YoY
$265,000 Median List Price +0.4% YoY
$250,450 Median Sale Price +14.4% YoY
$17.11M Total Sales Volume +23.9% YoY
$154.24 Median $ / Sq Ft +0.8% YoY
96.8% Sale-to-List Ratio +1.5% YoY
62 Average DOM -39.8% YoY
6.7 Months of Supply +21.8% YoY

Compared against the same period one year earlier.

Median Sale Price · Last 12 Months

Price Distribution

Price Trends

The median sale price reached $250,450, up 5.9% compared with the prior period, while the average sale price stood at $285,146.92. Median list price held nearly steady at $265,000, down just 0.4%. Homes are selling close to asking, with a median sale-to-list ratio of 99%, and price per square foot was essentially flat at $154.24.

Inventory & Supply

Active listings totaled 50, with 96 new listings entering the market during the period. Months of supply stood at 6.7, consistent with a buyer's market, though that figure eased 11.8% from the prior period. Sell-through was 62.5%, and the absorption rate was 15.03%, indicating a portion of available inventory converted to sales.

Pace of Sales

Homes averaged 61.55 days on market, a notable improvement of 31.1% compared with the prior period; the median days on market of 36.5 supports that faster-selling trend. Sixty homes closed during the period, up 36.4% from before, and pending listings represented 20% of active inventory.

Property Type & Price Range Highlights

Houses drove most activity with 57 sales at a median price of $251,000 and 4.8 months of supply. The $150,000–$300,000 range was the most active segment, with 40 sales and just 3.8 months of supply, while homes priced above $600,000 moved more slowly, with average days on market ranging from 69 to 154 in the highest tiers.

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Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Market statistics are derived from MLS data for the period shown and may not reflect all activity. Not intended to solicit properties currently listed with another broker.

This report was written by AI from calculated market statistics and reviewed by our team before publishing. It is not personalized advice.

James Morgan
James Morgan Realtor (346) 857-6642 james@dltproperties.com
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