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Housing in Wood River

12 homes sold in Wood River in the last year, at a typical $287K

Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for and a shortcut to every site where Wood River homes are listed.

Homes sold
12
October 2025 to September 2026
Typical sale price
$287K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$119
Nebraska $159
Paid vs. asking
97.7%
14% sold over asking
For sale now
6
September 2026 · 1 sold that month
What sold · last 12 months

Houses are 100% of Wood River’s sales, at a typical $279K (year to May 2026)

12 homes sold in the year to September 2026.

Fewer sales

Houses: 8 sold, typical $279K

Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.

Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.

Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Wood River home costs about $1,873 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Wood River’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Wood River’s 1.6% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Wood River is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Wood River

Five things worth knowing

1.6%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $287K home, about $4,510 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
B−

Schools

The schools grade for Wood River, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.

Schools in Wood River
26 min

Typical commute

The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Wood River.

Work & commute
Flood

Check the flood map

Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.

Natural hazards
Records

Look up any property

Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.

Selling, or renting out?

Post your home to Wood River, free

Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Wood River. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Wood River with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.

Questions about buying a home in Wood River

What do homes sell for in Wood River, NE?

12 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $287K, $119 a square foot.

Is Wood River a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: 6 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 1 sold, about 3.5 months of supply. Buyers paid 97.7% of asking on average.

How much are property taxes in Wood River?

About 1.6% of a home’s value a year. On a $287K home that’s near $4,510.

Where can I see homes for sale in Wood River?

Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Wood River’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Wood River.

Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).