“Great experience found and closed on the right home. Easy to do business with. Went out of her way to show homes.”
Century 21 Circle
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Cortland real estate Market Report.
Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Cortland real estate market. *
Quarterly Pricing Trends for Cortland
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Median sale price
Median list price
Quarterly Pricing Trends for Cortland
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Median sale price
Median list price
Quarterly Pricing Trends for Cortland
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Median sale price
Median list price
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Cortland
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
Homes sold
New pendings
New listings
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Cortland
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
Homes sold
New pendings
New listings
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Cortland
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
Homes sold
New pendings
New listings
30
Seller’s Market
Seller’s Market
Buyer’s Market
0
20
40
60
80
100
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25
50
75
100
Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (May 2026 - Jul 2026).
Cortland currently leans toward sellers, with the market gauge showing a seller’s market reading of 30. There are only 3 active listings in the latest rolling three-month period, keeping options relatively limited. New listings also total just 3, so fresh inventory is arriving slowly.
Prices have adjusted downward compared with a year ago, even as listings have increased. The rolling three-month median list price is down sharply year over year, falling more than 20 percent, while active listings are up more than 50 percent over the same period.
Sales activity shows some cooling, with pending sales in the latest three-month window down roughly half from a year earlier. At the same time, homes that do hit the market can move very quickly, with nearly 99 percent going off-market within two weeks, and past periods showing days on market ranging from just a few days to several months. This mix of softer prices, more listings, and fast-moving desirable homes points to a market where strategy really matters. Buyers need to be ready for the best homes to go quickly, while sellers must price carefully in light of recent declines. Agent Pronto can connect both buyers and sellers in Cortland with an agent who understands these trends and can guide each step.
Learn more about what Cortland has to offer.
Cortland offers residents a close-knit community with safe neighborhoods, strong local schools, convenient parks and outdoor spaces, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes everyday life engaging and fulfilling.
Cortland offers a small town setting with a distinct identity between larger neighbors like Lincoln and Beatrice. Residents value its quieter streets and open skies, yet enjoy straightforward access to city jobs, healthcare, and entertainment along Highway 77. It feels separate from the pace of bigger communities, while remaining tied to their opportunities.
Life here centers around community connections. Families appreciate Freeman Public Schools just outside town, along with youth activities and local events that bring residents together. Outdoor lovers head to Stagecoach State Recreation Area for fishing, boating, and camping, or explore trails and wildlife areas close to town. Daily needs are served in Cortland or in nearby Gage County, while broader shopping and dining options in Lancaster County are an easy drive away.
Home styles range from traditional houses on spacious lots to newer construction on the edge of town. Buyers often look to Cortland for more space and a calmer lifestyle than they might find in Omaha or Lincoln. Sellers benefit from motivated buyers who specifically seek this balance of rural character and regional access.
Whether you are planning a move into Cortland or preparing to list your current home, timing, pricing, and preparation matter in this close knit market. Agent Pronto can connect both buyers and sellers with a local real estate professional who understands Cortland’s unique pace and priorities.
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“I'm so grateful and thankful for Diana Thomas and her value not only as a real estate representative of Century 21, but as a personal friend. She could not have been more helpful or informative, addressing every concern and things that I didn't know I needed to know. She took care of me and it was just a wonderful experience!!!! 1-10 excellent rating -- 100”
Century 21 Parker & Scroggins Realty
“Shelley is the absolute best realtor. Kind, caring and known every way.”
JB
Century 21 Classic Realty
“Awesome with a capital A. She goes above and beyond.”
eXp Realty
“Had a great experience working with Nael. He was incredibly helpful throughout the whole process, from finding the right place to negotiating and guiding me through everything along the way. He was always responsive, knowledgeable, and on top of things whenever I needed something. Really appreciated all his help and would definitely recommend him.”
CENTURY 21 Elite Realty
“As a first time homebuyer, Joy made the process for us extremely smooth and easy. She was easy to communicate with, always a phone call or text away. I would recommend her any day! Joy is the best hands down! It was truly a blessing working with her throughout the entire process.”
JG
Brik Realty Hoover
“Very professional and with good communication ,very helpful and sale wen effortlessly”
Soundings
“Sandy's communication and negotiating skills benefited us immensely when buying our home in this competitive market. She is so professional and truly knowledgeable about so much. We are recommending Sandy to all of our family and friends.”
Century 21 Scala Group
“As a Realtor, you always hope that the individual that will be working opposite of you on a deal prioritizes professionalism and good working relationships! Justin was exactly that and more! I absolutely enjoyed working with Justin. We were able seamlessly make our deal work for both our clients! He is definitely the type of Realtor that I would want to work with on all my future transactions!”
Real Broker, LLC
“Working with Josie to buy our first home was such a blessing. She was knowledgeable, and always extremely quick to respond. We were often the very first showings and offers since Josie was so on top of things. She always gave great advice and fought for us when needed. I would recommend anyone looking for a home to use Josie. She even remembered a very small detail of something we said we wanted to put in our first home, and got it for us as a house warming gift. So thoughtful. Thank you, Josie!!!”
Coldwell Banker Realty
“Julieann is a friend of my daughter. She is nice and approachable. She's very patient w/ us and professional as well.”
MORE Realty
“Well Satisfied and were very Professional”
Century 21 The Harrelson Group
“Loved working with Justin. I would do it again and will do it again if we stay local and buy a house down the road.”
Century 21 Century-21 PORTFOLIO
“Did work with Margaret before with my first home and when needing to relocate she helped me sell that purchase. With this second and last home Margaret understood all of my needs and wants. She assisted me through the whole process from choosing the right home, and since I was not able to travel. Margaret toured the home for me and made it possible to make me feel I was there touring it with her. This made me feel very assured this was the home for me. Then she went to bat for me with negotiation of the price, which made it very affordable for me. Last Margaret assisted me in finding the right lender for my mortgage. I do have family that is considering moving to this area also and they have heard from me how Margaret made the process with very little stress. I am very grateful I had Margaret's help.”
Century 21 Gold Key
“We had an outstanding experience working with Tibitha. She helped us sell our house quickly while making the entire process as smooth and stress-free as possible. What really stood out was her ability to navigate some challenging appraisal issues. She was able to help us get a structural assessment of the basement scheduled very quickly. She was proactive, knowledgeable, responsive, and persistent in working through the complications and keeping everything on track to get the deal closed. She also was able to successfully negotiate on our behalf, which saved us thousands of dollars. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for an agent who knows how to get the job done!”
Century 21 Lakeside Realty Canfield
“Levi was great! He started by narrowing our search to what we could afford in the area. He was great on walk-throughs. He pointed out things we wouldn't normally have recognized in the house that could be good or bad. He did an amazing job of finding our house while we were in a crunch to get moved. We moved with two weeks to spare. I would recommend Levi to anyone!”
RE/MAX Port Cities
“Bought this house with Brennan just over 7 years ago and now he's sold it for me. I've been highly impressed with him from the moment I asked him to list it. It was up within 48 hours with amazing photos and video. He also communicated with me day and night (even while celebrating his 10 year anniversary). There was a lot of hard work that went into selling and I'm super grateful for Brennan Zurowski - C&C Realty and the entire C&C team for all the support throughout. Highly recommend 🤩”
C&C REALTY
“Jordan is an amazing person and realitor. What I appreciated is her honesty, her can do attitude, and also how we were in alignment with everything. One of the defining things that really sold me with hiring her was the fact that she was available. I would contact her maybe once a week for updates, and she would get back to me in a timely manner. I really appreciated the active communication. Also, I appreciate her honesty. I talked to some realitors who would give me evaluations sight unseen and they were selling a pipe dream of a bygone era that is no longer the case at this time. So, I was looking for brutal honesty about what we had to work with, and how (process, and timelines) we could get to a sale. I also greatly appreciated her connections with various contractors and folks who were able to fix issues that came up after the inspections. She never let it be a roadblock. If it were not for the fact that I am out of town, I would gleefully hire her again.”
MORE REALTY
“Second transaction with Krag, was a pleasure to work with him again. And appreciate his responsiveness when I've had real estate questions outside of those two transactions.”
RE/MAX Affiliates
“I have used them for previous selling and purchasing of homes and they always make it easy!!!”
The Peak Performance Team at ProSmart Realty
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