The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 68454 sells for about $322,831, or $148 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 52 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,000 a month.
ZIP 68454 — Unadilla
The housing market in 68454 remains stable with modest year-over-year price appreciation driven by low inventory and consistent demand. While sales volume is limited, the market is supported by a strong local employment base and its appeal as a bedroom community for Lincoln. Figures for specific metrics like active listings and days on market are based on current local market reports.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle with manageable access to the Lincoln employment core.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 52 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.4% · poverty 3.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 68454, Otoe County, NE
The area is served by the Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Public Schools, which generally maintain a stable reputation within the Otoe County educational landscape.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Little Nemaha River.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural support services and small-scale commercial development, with proximity to the Lincoln metro area providing a broader employment base.
Property taxes are assessed by Otoe County based on market value, with rates determined by the aggregate of school district, county, and municipal levies.
Residents primarily commute via NE-2 toward Lincoln, which serves as the primary employment and service hub for the region.
Local amenities include the Syracuse Sports Complex, various community parks, and proximity to regional golf courses and outdoor recreation areas in Otoe County.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand, primarily serving local workers and families; short-term rental presence is minimal.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, local government, and small-business retail, with many residents commuting to Lincoln for professional services.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with NE-2 and US-75 serving as the primary arterial corridors.
Development is focused on modest residential expansion and infrastructure maintenance to support the growing population.
The Otoe County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing mass appraisal techniques to determine annual taxable values.
Parcels are subject to levies from the Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca School District and the Nemaha Natural Resources District.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather, including wind and hail damage common in the Great Plains.
Nebraska operates as a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under the Deed of Trust Act.
Sellers are required to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property, including known defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Primary local venue for youth and community athletics.
Provides local green space and recreational trails.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.