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40th & A is an established area, close to schools and shopping
When you drive through 40th & A, it may feel like stepping back in time. This central Lincoln neighborhood is packed with well-preserved early and midcentury houses under a picturesque canopy of tall trees. Most blocks feel removed from the hustle and bustle of city life, yet the homes here are minutes from multiple schools, eateries, markets and a hospital.
It is common to find homes in the neighborhood surrounded by tall trees.
There are ample outdoor activities in the area.
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Classic houses come in a variety of shapes and sizes
Most of the housing in 40th & A was built between 1920 and 1970. The neighborhood offers a snapshot of classic architecture, where you can find everything from a Cape Cod or a Craftsman bungalow to a midcentury modern ranch-style home. “It’s one of my favorite areas of town, really, for the architecture,” says Matt Kirkland, who’s the owner of The Matt Kirkland Group and Giving Realty and has about 20 years of industry experience. Many homes in 40th & A have been updated and vary in size from 600 to over 3,000 square feet. Residents are close to their neighbors, yet still have their own lawn space. Properties are priced from the low $100,000s to the low $400,000s, based on factors including size and condition. “Houses are moving faster [on the market] in that neighborhood, for sure,” Kirkland says.
Small ranch-style homes are very common in 40th & A.
Larger homes with two stories and detached garages are common around 40th & A.
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Education is available within a quick commute
The city’s Lincoln Public Schools system is top-rated. Many 40th & A homes are within walking distance, or a short bike ride or drive, of at least one district campus. Residents are close to Randolph Elementary School, Holmes Elementary School and Lefler Middle School. It’s a convenience factor that makes 40th & A popular among young families, Kirkland says. “I tell my clients that are looking at real estate, ‘Any time you can walk to school, that’s a good purchase of a house,” Kirkland says. “Because you’re going to be able to sell it to somebody else with no problem in the future.” Families are also close to private options like St. Teresa Catholic School, which serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade.
Younger students may attend Holmes Elementary School.
Lefler Middle School serves grades PK, K-5.
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City shopping hub is within reach
O Street is the main drag that runs through Lincoln, Kirkland says, and 40th & A residents are only about 2 miles from many of its stores and restaurants. “O Street is a big shopping area, all the way up and down,” Kirkland says. “And you’re really close. You’re five or six blocks from there.” The stretch offers access to Super Saver and Hy-Vee grocery stores, a Target, and the Gateway Mall, where there’s Dillard's, Burlington, JCPenney and Dick’s Sporting Goods. The mall also has restaurants like Applebee's and Qdoba. You can grab food even closer to home at 40th & A’s Runza sandwich shop or at Scooter’s Coffee, both of which are part of Nebraska-based chains.
Muchacho's is another popular coffee shop near 40th & A.
A Street Market is a locally owned grocery store in 40th & A.
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Nearby parks feature courts, trails and more
The cozy residential streets in the 40th & A area stretch toward multiple amenity-filled city parks. The options include:
The 47-acre Woods Park, with sports courts, fitness equipment and a public pool that’s open in summer
Piedmont Park, where there are more tennis courts and plenty of open field space
Sunburst Park, a 1-acre spot with a playground
Antelope Park, a 90-plus-acre expanse with the paved Billy Wolff and Rock Island trails and the nine-hole par-3 Jim Ager Golf Course
Sunburst Mini Park has a small playground for the kids.
Locals can enjoy the scenery at the Sunken Gardens.
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Transportation in and out of town is readily available
Nearby Interstate 180 and Cornhusker Highway lead to the Lincoln Airport for trips out of town. The airport is 7 miles away and has direct flights to Chicago, Denver and Orlando and other cities. Public transit includes StarTran buses, with stops on A Street and Randolph Street. If you work at the Bryan Medical Center East Campus — which is part of a health care system that’s among the largest employers in the state — you may be able to walk or bike to your job. The almost 400-bed hospital is just outside the neighborhood.
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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40th & A Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in 40th & A, Lincoln sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in 40th & A, Lincoln over the last 12 months is $245,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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