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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.

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Cortland Q4 '21 Q4 '22 Q4 '23 Q4 '24 Q4 '25 Q3 '26 Median sale price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $211K Median sale price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $280K Median sale price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $94K Median sale price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $192K Median sale price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $195K Median sale price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $250K Median sale price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $222K Median sale price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $185K Median sale price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $173K Median sale price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $289K Median sale price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $260K Median sale price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $433K Median sale price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $240K Median sale price in Jul 2026 - Sep 2026: $296K Median list price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $240K Median list price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $150K Median list price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $270K Median list price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $283K Median list price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $191K Median list price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $266K Median list price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $160K Median list price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $145K Median list price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $225K Median list price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $167K Median list price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $280K Median list price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $260K Median list price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $432K Median list price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $250K Median list price in Apr 2026 - Jun 2026: $200K Median list price in Jul 2026 - Sep 2026: $257K Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 Median sale price Unknown Median list price $240K Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 Median sale price $211K Median list price $150K Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 Median sale price Unknown Median list price $270K Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 Median sale price $280K Median list price $283K Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 Median sale price $94K Median list price $191K Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 Median sale price $192K Median list price $266K Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 Median sale price $195K Median list price $160K Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 Median sale price $250K Median list price $145K Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 Median sale price $222K Median list price $225K Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 Median sale price $185K Median list price $167K Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 Median sale price $173K Median list price $280K Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 Median sale price $289K Median list price $260K Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 Median sale price $260K Median list price Unknown Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 Median sale price Unknown Median list price Unknown Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 Median sale price Unknown Median list price $432K Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 Median sale price $433K Median list price $250K Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 Median sale price $240K Median list price Unknown Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 Median sale price Unknown Median list price Unknown Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 Median sale price Unknown Median list price $200K Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 Median sale price $296K Median list price $257K
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* Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage.
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Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Jul 2026 - Sep 2026).

Cortland currently leans toward sellers, with the market gauge indicating a strong seller’s market. Months of supply has fallen to just 1.6 in this rolling three-month view, down sharply from a year ago. Very short marketing times, with a median of only 3 days on market, add to the seller-friendly conditions.

Behind that gauge reading is a mix of tighter supply and rising activity compared with last year. Active listings are still low at 5, yet that count is up more than two-thirds year over year, and new listings have more than doubled, giving buyers a bit more to choose from. Demand has kept pace, with pending sales roughly doubling and about 74 percent of homes going off the market within two weeks, showing that well-priced homes move quickly.

Prices tell a more nuanced story in this small market. The typical home value over the last three months has dropped significantly compared with a year earlier, even as the median list price is slightly higher than last year, suggesting sellers are testing pricing while buyers negotiate more firmly. Half of recent sales closed above list price and the average sale-to-list ratio is just under 100 percent, pointing to relatively balanced pricing on individual deals despite the overall seller tilt. In a market this fast-moving and low in inventory, both buyers and sellers can benefit from Agent Pronto’s help connecting with a skilled local real estate agent.



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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Century 21 ProLink
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Century 21 ProLink
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eXp Realty, LLC
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RE/MAX Results
“Mike did an excellent job helping us with the purchase of our home. The process was made smooth and easy with his experience and professionalism. He was understanding and made sure we knew and understood all of the steps being taken.”

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Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Good Life Group
“Dallas has been crucial part of our buying and selling process. He is always on top of things and very trustworthy. We highly recommend his professional services. He go above and beyond. Thank you!”

Chad and Step · Columbus, NE

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Century 21 Realty Team
“We would highly recommend Justin to anyone looking to sell their home. His expertise, dedication, and professionalism made a real difference, and we’re incredibly grateful for his hard work and support.”

roscrate ·

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Platinum Realty
“Nathan helped us sell our home this spring, and he was incredibly easy to work with. His recommendations for service providers for projects to finish up around the home were excellent and easy to work with, and having his vetted list made the final preparations to get our home ready to sell smooth. He really understands the Omaha market and was right on the mark in his assessment of our home's valuation compared to what we were able to receive in offers. He managed the sale process really well for us, including using a convenient showing scheduler system, and we would absolutely recommend him as a Realtor for anyone in the Omaha area! His personal touches during and even after the sale really put him above and beyond our expectations.”

Christian Stillman ·

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NP Dodge
“Tina was a God send, she is very professional and patient. We would definitely recommend her to anyone, we had 3 contracts on houses in the Omaha area and the third one was the charm. She made the home buying experience easy as could be even though the market wasn't being as cooperative as we like but I'm glad she stuck by our side as we continued to look”

Michael Serio · Omaha, NE

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Milford Real Estate Group
“Couldn’t have made the process any easier! Made everything very easy to understand and hooked me up with all the resources I needed and gave me great advice! Very good at responding and being available to meet”

Jayden Blunck ·

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Nebraska Realty
“I got connected to Mark through a third-party where I searched for real estate agents in Omaha, NE. My business is on the east coast and I needed to learn more about the Omaha real estate market from someone in the area. Since being connected with Mark, he has took time out of his busy schedule to answer any questions I have on any land or homes in the area despite not being a client of his. Mark is extremely knowledgeable about the Omaha market and real estate in general, giving me information that many other agents in the area were not even aware of. Mark is the definition of an intelligent and great real estate agent, I couldn’t be more grateful for getting in touch with him.”

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Nebraska Realty
“We have enjoyed working with Josh for 9 years now. He has sold a home for us, and handpicked our current dream home! He knew exactly what we were looking for and delivered exceptional, high quality service - in addition to a strong friendship our family has formed. Josh is the exception to real estate. We trust and highly recommend Josh for an individual, personalized and fun home buying and selling process!”

Lydia Yakel ·

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RE/MAX REMAX Alliance
“We were really pleased with Joe Hoagland's service. He responded quickly with any questions, made time in his schedule to show various homes when we were in Omaha. Joe even FaceTimed with us, at times when we could not be in Omaha, to show us homes we were interested in. He met with our daughter and son to view homes and FaceTimed with us. Joe was also very honest with us. Often times, he noticed little imperfections that were not obvious to us. He advised us on offering prices. Joe was the exact type of realtor for us! He was a pleasure to work with!”

Judy H. · Omaha, NE

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Berkshire Hathaway Ambassador Real Estate
“Our experience could not have been more amazing with Dennis and Lisa. Our situation was dynamic and spanned over 6 months. Dennis provided exceptional guidance, support, and customer service during every step of the process. Dennis could not have provided us better support. His level of experience and skills helped us end up with our dream home without any additional stress in the process. Dennis had resources avaliable to assist us during and after our purchase that really streamlined the experience. We will be recommending him to anyone shopping in Nebraska.”

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Berkshire Hathaway Beach Properties of Florida
“Ashlee was so wonderful to work with. We were first time home buyers when we met her and so unsure of the process. She helped us feel relaxed and informed while doing her due diligence of finding the right openings to visit that met our needs, travel agenda and budget. She was very honest when it came to closings and negotiations and offered us very helpful advice and patience during the whole process until we found our perfect home. We have even recommended to her to our friends planning their first home purchase. Thabk you again, Ashlee for making our goals a reality.”

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Nebraska Realty
“Eric did not give up when the first 10 houses were a no-go for me. Not even when we lost count of the number of houses he took us to see! He worked one-on-one with local banks and my final financial institution to help make the best deal for me when I found my perfect house. Always professional and knowledgeable, I would recommend Eric to everyone looking to buy in the eastern Nebraska/ western Iowa area.”

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Berkshire Hathaway Ambassador Real Estate
“As a lender, working with Derek is a breeze. I know he takes clients' priorities as his own, and responsiveness is with the best. He is willing to go up to bat for his clients, and is very analytical on the numbers and research side.”

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Nebraska Realty
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Mark & Julie F. · Sioux City, IA

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Keller Williams Siouxland & Okoboji
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Sam C. · Omaha, NE

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Platinum Realty
“Maile was easy to work with. We had a great overall experience. We would definitely use again. She is willing to go the extra mile when needed. She was always available when we needed her.”

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Realty One Group Sterling

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