🏡 Weekly Omaha Home Listings: Best New & Coming Soon Homes Under $300K | April 25, 2025
Assume nothing — the Omaha market continues to shift. This week’s handpicked homes hint at something we haven’t seen in a while: signs of a balanced real estate market. But what does that actually mean?
In a balanced market, neither buyers nor sellers hold all the cards. Top-tier homes — the ones that check all the boxes on price, style,
and condition — can still get multiple offers and sell over asking. But that’s no longer the market-wide norm. Many listings are taking longer, and pricing strategy matters more than ever.
🧭 What’s Ahead: ︎⬆️ Understanding the Market ︎ ➡️ Best Homes for Sale Around $300K ➡️ Exclusive Coming Soon Listings
︎ ➡️ Buyer Poll of the Week ︎ ➡️ Omaha Market Snapshot
👋Welcome to all our new readers!
Each week I handpick 3+ of the best new homes to the market around $300,000, along with notable coming soon listings you won’t find on Zillow. These aren’t just any listings — they’re personally selected for condition, location, price, and overall value.
🔍 Best Homes For Sale Around $300,000
1831 N 176th Plaza, Omaha, NE 68118
3 beds | 3 baths | 1,700 sqft | $275,000
maintenance-free 2-story townhome in Elkhorn at a bargain price
3030 S 122nd Avenue, Omaha, NE 68144
4 beds | 2 baths | 2,007 sqft | $285,000
not new, but not $350K either
13303 Hillsborough Drive, Omaha, NE 68164
2 beds | 3 baths | 1,400 sqft | $300,000
only 2 beds, but a super popular floor plan
📣 Exclusive Coming Soon Listings (Not on Zillow Yet!)
2729 N 129 Circle
$314,900 | Ranch | Willow Wood | 2,450 finished sqft
5006 S 128 Street
$319,900 | Ranch | The Oaks | Big lot & mature landscaping
2119 N 144 Avenue
$350,000 | Ranch | Nelson’s Creek | Built in 1988 — not new, but not old either
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🧠 Buyer Poll of the Week
As the Omaha market continues to shift toward balance, buyers are adjusting their strategies. This week’s poll question:
Which matters most to you right now as a buyer?
✅ A better deal — even if the home needs work
✅ A move-in ready home — even if it costs a little more
✅ The perfect location — no compromises on where
✅ The right timing — when my personal situation lines up
What I’m Seeing in the Market:
- While this isn't a formal survey, here’s what I’ve observed based on buyer behavior, conversations, and showing activity:
- Move-in ready homes continue to attract the most attention and strongest offers — especially when they’re priced well and photo-ready.
- Deal-focused buyers are still active, but inventory under $300K often requires trade-offs in condition, layout, or location.
- Location-first buyers are more selective and typically anchored by schools, lifestyle needs, or commute times.
- Timing-focused buyers tend to be watching rates or planning around key life transitions — and may not be ready to act unless the right home aligns with the right timing.
Why This Matters:
Understanding how other buyers approach the market can help you sharpen your strategy — whether you're aiming to compete, negotiate, or time your purchase more effectively.
📊 Omaha Market Snapshot
- Mortgage rates are trending slightly downward — hovering around 6.76%
- Inventory growth slowed slightly this week (welcome to May!)
- Buyer behavior remains selective: many are holding out for the "perfect" home, while great value homes still move fast
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🏡 And no rush— whether you're buying next month or next year, I'm here whenever you're ready.
No pressure. Just good info to help you stay ahead of the market. 👍
