09/08/2026
Douglas County Housing Market Update | August 2026
August brought some interesting changes to the Douglas County housing market.
Inventory climbed to 5.9 months, up 1.5 months compared with August 2025. Buyers now have considerably more homes to choose from, while properties are also taking longer to sell.
Here are some of the key numbers:
152 new listings, down 19.6% from August 2025
632 active listings, up 10.1%
121 pending sales, down 13.6%
107 closed sales, down 17.1%
Median sale price: $361,000, up 11.1%
Average sale price: $389,900, up 12.1%
Average market time: 93 days, 11 days longer than last August
What does this mean?
BUYERS: More inventory and slower sales give you more choices and potentially more negotiating power. This is a very different environment from the extremely competitive markets we experienced a few years ago.
SELLERS: Prices remain strong compared with last year, but homes are taking longer to sell and buyers have more options. Pricing correctly from the beginning, preparing your home well, and having a strong marketing strategy matter more in this market.
BOTTOM LINE: Douglas County has become much more buyer friendly, but home values have remained surprisingly resilient. We're seeing fewer transactions and longer market times without the significant drop in prices you might expect from those conditions.
If you're thinking about buying or selling in Douglas County and want to know how these numbers apply to your situation, I'm always happy to talk real estate.