“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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Polk County real estate Market Report.
Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Polk County real estate market. *
Latest Monthly Snapshot
July 2026
Median sale price
$194K
-23%
from
Jun '26
Median list price
$251K
+134%
from
Jun '26
Active listings
15
-12%
from
Jun '26
Homes sold
5
-38%
from
Jun '26
New pendings
4
No change
from
Jun '26
New listings
2
-75%
from
Jun '26
Monthly Pricing Trends for Polk County
Monthly data for the latest available year.
Median sale price
Median list price
Monthly Inventory and Sales Activity for Polk County
Monthly supply and activity totals for the latest available year.
Active listings
Homes sold
New pendings
New listings
38
Seller’s Market
Seller’s Market
Buyer’s Market
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
25
50
75
100
Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Jul 2026).
Year-over-year, Polk County’s housing market shows dramatic price and activity shifts, with the typical home value up more than threefold while homes sold have surged over 400 percent. At the same time, inventory has tightened compared with last year, and months of supply has dropped sharply even as Nebraska as a whole sits at a slightly higher 2.6 months of supply.
In the latest July 2026 snapshot, the typical home value is about $194,000 and the median list price is roughly $251,000, indicating sellers are generally pricing above recent sale levels. Buyers are seeing relatively quick decisions, with the median home spending just 8 days on the market and about a quarter of listings going off market within two weeks.
Month to month, Polk County shows some cooling in pace and supply, with homes sold down from June and months of supply edging up to 2.1 while active listings dipped to 15. Even so, properties are still selling close to asking price with an average sale-to-list ratio just over 96 percent, and no sales closing above list in July. Buyers and sellers who want to navigate these fast-moving but nuanced conditions can turn to Agent Pronto to connect with a local real estate agent who understands the Polk County market.
Learn more about what Polk County has to offer.
Polk County offers the people who live there a welcoming, close-knit community with strong schools, abundant parks and outdoor recreation, thriving local services, and a balanced mix of rural charm and opportunity.
Polk County is a rural, low‑density county known for its farm economy, small‑town services, and easy access to larger hubs like Columbus and York. Communities such as Stromsburg, Osceola, and Shelby offer practical livability with short commutes, light traffic, and a strong sense of day‑to‑day convenience.
Families appreciate local schools like Osceola Public Schools and Cross County Community Schools that anchor community events and activities. Outdoor enthusiasts find room to roam at Timber Point Lake and the South Loup River Wildlife Management Area, while nearby Polk County Fairgrounds in Osceola hosts seasonal gatherings that bring residents together.
Daily life is straightforward. You can run errands, visit the Stromsburg Public Library, grab a meal at local cafes, and still have time to commute to employment centers on Highway 81 or Interstate 80. Housing ranges from older farmsteads and modest starter homes to updated properties in town, giving both first‑time buyers and downsizers options that fit a range of budgets.
Because many properties are tied to agriculture, water rights, and rural infrastructure, local expertise is essential. Agent Pronto connects you with Polk County agents who understand back roads, school districts, and market trends, helping both buyers and sellers move forward with less stress and more confidence.
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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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