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Washington County Market Shows Signs of Balance

September 16, 2026 · James

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

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.

At a Glance

  • Median Sale Price: $250,450
  • Average Days on Market: 61.6 days
  • Months of Supply: 6.7 (Buyer's Market)
  • Sale-to-List Ratio: 99%
  • Total Sales Volume: $17,108,815

See the full interactive year-to-date market report: https://nwastats.com/market-report/lincoln-washington-county-year-to-date-market-update/

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