Price per square foot is one of the most commonly quoted numbers in real estate.
Buyers use it to compare homes. Sellers use it to justify asking prices. Zillow and online tools use it to generate estimates.
But here's the reality:
Price per square foot is one of the most misleading metrics in real estate — especially in a diverse market like Omaha where homes come in many styles, layouts, ages, and finish levels.
Here's why it rarely tells the full story — and what you should use instead to understand a home's true value.