Why Live in Salt Valley View
Salt Valley View in Lincoln features 241 single-family homes built between 1970 and 1990, primarily ranch-style and split-entry homes with three bedrooms, attached garages, and fenced backyards. Homes are well-maintained and typically go under contract within 12 days. The neighborhood includes Faith Orthodox Presbyterian Church, the only non-residential building. Residents enjoy proximity to Wilderness Park, Lincoln's largest city park, offering 1,472 acres of woodlands, wetlands, and prairie land with over 30 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and skiing. Filbert Park, centrally located, provides a basketball court, playground, and picnic areas. Shopping and dining options are nearby on South 14th Street and Old Cheney Road, including the Creative Collaborations Collective and Wilderness Hills Shopping Center. Local eateries include Culver’s, CheeseSteak Grille, and Scooter’s Coffee. The new WarHorse Casino, 2 miles west, offers sports betting, horse racing simulcasts, and slot machines. Salt Valley View is within a 5-mile drive of Pinnacle Bank Arena and Memorial Stadium. The neighborhood is walkable and bike-friendly, with car travel being the most common mode of transportation. Star Tran bus routes are available on South 16th Street, and downtown Lincoln is a 20-minute drive. Lincoln Airport is 9 miles away. The area has a lower crime risk compared to the national average. Students attend highly rated Lincoln Public Schools, including Hill Elementary, Scott Middle, and Southwest High.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Salt Valley View a good place to live?
Salt Valley View is a good place to live. Salt Valley View is considered car-dependent and bikeable with minimal transit options. Salt Valley View has 3 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 10.6 people per acre and a median age of 35. The average household income is $98,997 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 26.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Salt Valley View are home owners, with 26.5% of residents renting and 73.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Salt Valley View can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Salt Valley View neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Salt Valley View?
The median home price in Salt Valley View is $269,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $54,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.26%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,330 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $57K a year to afford the median home price in Salt Valley View. The average household income in Salt Valley View is $99K.
What are the best public schools in Salt Valley View?
The best public schools that serve Salt Valley View are:
What are the best private schools in Salt Valley View?
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Are home prices dropping in Salt Valley View?
Yes, home prices in Salt Valley View are down 6% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Salt Valley View, NE
On average, homes in Salt Valley View, Lincoln sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Salt Valley View, Lincoln over the last 12 months is $261,500, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$261,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$260,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$148
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median List Price
$269,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%