The Omaha market right now
Sales figures: Redfin Data Center, market tracker (Redfin, a national real estate brokerage), Omaha, NE metro area, May 2026, all residential property types. Typical value: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026, mid-tier homes, seasonally adjusted. These are area-wide figures, not a value for any one home.
With about 1.4 months of supply, this is a market that leans toward sellers by the usual rule of thumb, and homes sold at or above their list price on average.
Show the numbers
| Month | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $340,000 |
| Apr 2026 | $325,000 |
| Mar 2026 | $319,817 |
| Feb 2026 | $320,854 |
| Jan 2026 | $324,800 |
| Dec 2025 | $315,000 |
| Nov 2025 | $338,113 |
| Oct 2025 | $326,022 |
| Sep 2025 | $320,838 |
| Aug 2025 | $319,822 |
| Jul 2025 | $330,000 |
| Jun 2025 | $330,000 |
| May 2025 | $325,000 |
| Apr 2025 | $319,500 |
| Mar 2025 | $306,000 |
| Feb 2025 | $302,000 |
| Jan 2025 | $305,000 |
| Dec 2024 | $300,000 |
| Nov 2024 | $322,000 |
| Oct 2024 | $305,000 |
| Sep 2024 | $305,000 |
| Aug 2024 | $315,000 |
| Jul 2024 | $315,000 |
| Jun 2024 | $325,000 |
| May 2024 | $321,500 |
Source: Redfin Data Center, Omaha, NE metro area. Monthly figures, not seasonally adjusted, so some ups and downs are just the time of year.
What the metro area covers
The Census Bureau counts about 1,001,010 people in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area, across 8 counties. Property taxes, recording fees and some transfer taxes are set county by county, so check the county your home is in.
| County | Population (2024 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Douglas County, NE, NE | 601,158 |
| Sarpy County, NE, NE | 204,828 |
| Pottawattamie County, IA, IA | 93,529 |
| Cass County, NE, NE | 27,492 |
| Saunders County, NE, NE | 23,406 |
| Washington County, NE, NE | 21,254 |
| Mills County, IA, IA | 14,717 |
| Harrison County, IA, IA | 14,626 |
Towns with the most ZIP codes in the area: Omaha (NE), Council Bluffs (IA), Bellevue (NE), Papillion (NE), Blair (NE), Dunlap (IA), Little Sioux (IA), Logan (IA), Magnolia (IA), Missouri Valley (IA), Modale (IA), Mondamin (IA).
Population and counties: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2023 metro delineations.
Nebraska rules that affect sellers
Transfer tax
Nebraska's documentary stamp tax is $3.32 per $1,000 of value (0.332%) for transfers before January 1, 2032, after which it drops to $2.32 per $1,000. By statute it is a tax on the grantor (the seller), collected by the county register of deeds when the deed is recorded.
Source: Nebraska Department of Revenue, Documentary Stamp Tax
Seller disclosure
Yes. Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-2,120 requires sellers of homes with 1 to 4 units to give the buyer a signed Seller Property Condition Disclosure Statement, on the form set by the Nebraska Real Estate Commission, on or before the date the buyer becomes bound by a purchase contract. The buyer acknowledges receipt in writing.
Who handles the closing
Nebraska closings are customarily handled by title companies. State law does not require an attorney at closing, though sellers may hire one.
Source: HomeLight, Some States Require a Real Estate Attorney at Closing (secondary source)
Also worth knowing
The documentary stamp tax rate was set at $3.32 per $1,000 for transfers before January 1, 2032 and is scheduled to fall to $2.32 per $1,000 after that date.
Also worth knowing
If a sale closes without the required disclosure statement, the buyer can sue the seller for actual damages, court costs and attorney's fees, within one year after taking possession or the deed transfer, whichever comes first. The seller is not liable for errors outside their personal knowledge.
Checking an agent's license
Real estate agents in Nebraska are licensed by the Nebraska Real Estate Commission. You can look up any agent before you work with them.
Rules checked 2026-09-30. They change, and local practice varies: confirm with your title company, closing attorney or agent before relying on them. This is general information, not legal or tax advice.
This metro area crosses state lines. If your home is in Iowa, that state's rules apply instead.