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for Balang Nakurulk at 1 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,223 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,962–$25,775, n=12). The auction record is $56,331 for NGALYOD (2025, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Balang Nakurulk value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}