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Preservation and revitalization meet in Antelope Park
Antelope Park was one of the earliest urban residential neighborhoods in Lincoln. Developers envisioned the neighborhood to be twice its size until city benefactors donated adjacent land for the creation of Antelope Park itself. In the 1920s and 1930s, residents quickly realized their fortune in buying a home within walking distance of a giant city swimming pool, the first baseball park in Lincoln and enormous gardens.
While much has changed over 100 years, two things are constant in Antelope Park. Nearly every home built in its founding days still stands. And the surrounding multi-faceted park still brings beauty and value to the city.
“Antelope Park is remarkable because it has two distinct aspects,'' says Realtor Matt Kirkland, founder and owner of Giving Realty and a Lincoln real estate agent for more than 20 years. "Old-house lovers can really pick up on what it might have been like to live here 100 years ago. Generations of owners have preserved amazing details in these older homes, from original floors and built-in bookshelves to stained glass windows and stone walkways. At the same time, in 2024, The Antelope Valley Project, which extends through the neighborhood and the park, is getting national attention for its multi-million dollar revitalization project.”
The Veteran's Memorial at Antelope Park honors those that served in the military.
Bikers can find a natural escape just around the corner from Antelope Park.
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Charm galore with 1920s cottages, bungalows and Foursquare homes
Buyers in the 1920s sought craftsman-constructed cottages, bungalows and two-story American Foursquare homes for their value and architectural details. Today’s buyers will find many of these 100-year-old homes partially updated or fully renovated, and prices reflect those remodeling efforts.
Those who want to tackle a fixer-upper will find small cottages and bungalows from the early 1900s that range from $100,000 to about $200,000. Renovated homes with plenty of upgrades have recently sold for about $200,000 to about $290,000. One-and-a-half-story Craftsman-style homes can sell for around $300,000. The median price of recently sold homes in Antelope Park is about $220,000 and they move within about 21 days.
Charming front porches are a common feature of homes in Antelope Park.
Tree-lined streets create a peaceful atmosphere in the Antelope Park neighborhood.
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Coffee, collards and cozy bars
Lila Mae’s Southern Kitchen & Lounge is a notably family-friendly spot. Known for its Southern favorites including fried pickles, collard greens and Nashville hot chicken cheese fries, it has developed a following since 2022. Grapevine is a long-standing neighborhood bar with a low-key, friendly atmosphere. Leon’s Gourmet Grocer specializes in high-quality foods and prepared meals. Target is on South 56th Street for more everyday shopping. Harbor Coffeehouse recently opened a new location on Pioneers Boulevard, about 3 miles south of Antelope Park.
Enjoy delicious food and welcoming service at Piezano's near Antelope Park.
Grapevine is a popular neighborhood spot for good times near Antelope Park.
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Cornhusker football leads the way in event-savvy Lincoln
Antelope Park residents are within a 10-mile drive of almost any event they want to enjoy in the city, from classic car shows and ice skating competitions to marathons and concerts at Pinnacle Bank Arena. University of Nebraska’s men’s and women’s basketball teams also play in the 15,000 seat arena, which also hosts musical acts such as Hank Williams Jr., Metallica, Blake Shelton and George Strait.
University of Nebraska's football home field, Memorial Stadium, seats 85,000 fans. Before and after games, fans gather along the streets of Haymarket, across from the stadium.
Memorial Stadium residents enjoy watching Husker games at Antelope Park.
Antelope Park is located minutes from the Osborne Legacy Complex and other athletic centers.
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Lincoln Public Schools is the No. 1 district in Lancaster County
Lincoln Public Schools scores an A-minus grade from Niche. Students in Antelope Park can attend Prescott Elementary which has a B-grade from Niche. Irving Middle has a B-grade and receives A grades for diversity and its teachers. Lincoln High, on J Street, is a mile from the Nebraska State Capitol has a B-plus grade from Niche. With its 150-year history, it recently launched a website to digitize existing content and add new content about the school's achievements.
Prescott Elementary School is an excellent place for students of Antelope Park to start their education.
Irving Middle School serves students grades 6-8 in Antelope Park.
Lincoln High School sits just minutes away from the State Capitol of Nebraska.
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Lincoln Children’s Zoo and Antelope Park offer one-of-a-kind recreation
Kids living in Antelope Park can marvel at the occasional nighttime roars of neighboring lions. Living close to the Lincoln Children’s Zoo gives families a number of reasons to visit regularly: from summer camps and birthday parties to special events at Halloween and Christmas.
Antelope Park is a city park that covers as much area—about 20 city blocks—as the Antelope Park residential neighborhood to its west. Historic and recreational assets include Antelope Park Playground, Veterans Memorial Gardens, the Jim Ager Golf Course and Elk Field baseball park. Antelope Park is one of the newest and most frequently visited spaces in the city. It also includes paved walking and biking trails, gardens, picnic areas, and public art installations.
Discover exotic animals and family fun at Lincoln Children's Zoo in Antelope Park.
Locals enjoy s'mores and cozying up by the fire at Zoo Lights Powered by LES.
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StarTran bus stops and expanded bike lanes surround Antelope Park
StarTran bus stops are found about every two blocks on South Street and A Street. While most residents will drive cars to tackle daily travel and errands, Lincoln is becoming increasingly bicycle-friendly. Nowhere is that more evident than in Antelope Park, where recently expanded bike lanes are ubiquitous. Lincoln Airport is 6 miles northwest of Antelope Park. Drivers can make the trip via Cornhusker Highway in less than 15 minutes.
The Antelope Valley Project, across about 600 square blocks, was a collaborative effort between the city, University of Nebraska and the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District, to revitalize portions of the city, update transportation options and upgrade flood control. The $246 million collection of individual projects was completed in 2012. Besides creating a beautiful open waterway through the heart of Lincoln, the project removed several hundred acres and 800 homes and businesses from the floodplain.
Antelope Park’s overall CAP Index crime score is 4 (on a scale of 1 to 10), while a score of 4 is the U.S. average. It does score a 5 for other violent crimes.
Antelope Park residents travel to the city with the local bus system.
Antelope Park is an attractive neighborhood for its proximity to downtown Lincoln.
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Crime and Safety
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Antelope Park
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
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Antelope Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Antelope Park, Lincoln sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Antelope Park, Lincoln over the last 12 months is $222,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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