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Come for work, stay for the lifestyle
For the past 20 years, the city of La Vista has steadily grown to a population of about 16,000. Although some commute to downtown Omaha for work, there’s one employer in particular that’s drawing new faces to the area. “A lot of the people we work with on that part of town are Air Force people or veterans,” says Realtor Marc Cohn of KW Elite Real Estate of personnel connected to Offutt Air Force Base. “Offutt is one of the largest air bases in the country. They’re wonderful people to work with.” The city’s west end features various blue-collar companies for other lines of work as well. Compared to the city’s 5,000 homes overall, few sold within the past year. This indicates military families and retirees stay put to plant roots. For many, the highly rated school system is a selling point. Life in this suburban area means access to some of the best recreational areas in eastern Nebraska as well.
El Vallarta in La Vista is a great place for friends to gather and have a bite to eat.
Neighborhoods in La Vista offer large yards and mature trees.
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La Vista's mix of older and newer homes
La Vista’s residential pockets extend east of 108th Street. Since the city was incorporated in 1960, most of its homes were built in the second half of the 20th century, when the Omaha area was expanding west. As the city grew, new construction cropped up to form subdivisions such as South Wind and Val Verde. Classic ranch-style and split-level homes comprise most of the choices here and indicate a hot market. Some 200 homes sold between February 2024 and February 2025, lasting an average of 15 days on the market. Still, prices remain relatively stable, having increased 4% from February 2024 to February 2025. The median price hovered around $285,000.
There are many home options, new and old, in the La Vista area.
You can find many examples of multi-level homes in La Vista.
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Ample fun outdoors and indoors
Of the city’s 17 parks, the La Vista City Park is among the most popular. The outdoor space has a small playground for kids, in addition to a baseball and softball field. Dog owners can take their pups safely to Southwind Park, allowing them to run in the fenced-in field. A paved sidewalk runs the park’s circumference for a casual walk. But the largest recreational spot is the Tara Hills Golf Course, a local 18-hole favorite since 1981. The well-maintained course is open to the public and offers junior golf programs. “In addition to the golf course, there’s a gun range, 88 Tactical,” says Cohn. 88 Tactical isn’t some run-of-the-mill target area; the complex’s shooting range is the star, but it doesn’t overshadow the attached fitness center, outdoor patio and indoor golf-simulator suite.
Tara Hills Golf Course in La Vists is open year round.
Furry friends have a place to play as well at Southwind Park.
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Good food, events and live music
The Brentwood Square Shopping Mall clusters around 84th Street, a mile east of the city’s center. Two Mexican restaurants, one Thai place and a pub accompany the various fast-food spots. Planet Fitness is one of the strip mall’s anchors, as is the Harbor Freight next door. Residents can grocery shop on the city’s west side, at Costco Wholesale. “There’s also good access to the interstate. It’s a growing area, and I think that’s what buyers are looking for,” says Cohn. Activities such as music bingo night at NE Brewing Co. and the Hardy Coffee Co.’s roasting demos encourage locals to mingle. The Astro is a go-to for live music.
Heights Draft Room in La Vista has all of your favorites on tap.
Residents of La Vista like to shop at the local Costco.
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Commuting to Downtown Omaha and the Offutt Air Force Base
La Vista’s residents have a 12-mile, 20-minute commute by car to Downtown Omaha, with Interstate 80 accounting for about half the drive. The Metro Transit Omaha services this area as well. The bus route is nearly identical to that of a driver’s and lasts 40 minutes, with good traffic. Methodist Hospital is 11 miles north of La Vista. Offutt Air Force Base is also 11 miles away, or 22 minutes by car.
Attending Papillion-La Vista Schools
Students in La Vista may attend class within the Papillion-La Vista School District, rated A-minus overall by Niche. 22 schools make up this district, attended by some 12,000 students. The district offers ACT Prep classes to facilitate higher scores on the test, in addition to an English Learners program to students for whom English is a second language. The Metropolitan Community College’s Sarpy Center is also centrally located, where high school students and graduates can sign up for courses.
Papillion La Vista Senior High School serves students grades 9–12.
Students can attend the Sapry Center location of Metropolitan Community College in La Vista.
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Crime and heat in La Vista
The crime rate in La Vista generally remains below that of the state and national averages. About 200 miles northeast of the continental United States' geographical center, La Vista's weather can be fairly routine, but occasionally extreme. In 2024, temperatures ranged from -16 to 101, with a top wind speed of 91 mph.
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On average, homes in La Vista, NE sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in La Vista, NE over the last 12 months is $294,500, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Property is part of a portfolio offering and is not being marketed for individual sale. Individual tours will not be available until an accepted purchase agreement or letter of intent is in place. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed - certain property details may be incomplete, estimated, or unavailable. Buyer and buyer’s agent are responsible for independently verifying all
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TREES, TRAILS and VIEWS Let the outside in ... From the moment you walk in you know you are in something special! 11-foot ceiling at the entry, great room & kitchen. Soaring, high-efficiency windows surround the great room & kitchen. Quartz designer counters at kitchen & baths. 42" tall cabinets. Large, walk-in pantry with drop zone. New wide electric fireplace for those cozy family moments.
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Property is part of a portfolio offering and is not being marketed for individual sale. Individual tours will not be available until an accepted purchase agreement or letter of intent is in place. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed - certain property details may be incomplete, estimated, or unavailable. Buyer and buyer’s agent are responsible for independently verifying all
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