Age is simply a number in Arnold Heights. Most of the houses in this Lincoln neighborhood are decades old, but they still offer proximity to conveniences modern buyers are looking for. Many residents are within walking distance of a city park and a public elementary school, and frequent travelers are minutes from the Lincoln Airport.
Ranch-style homes dominate this neighborhood, and many of them date back to the 1950s. Even the townhouses in Arnold Heights have ranch styling, blending in with the area’s traditional single-family homes. Houses here sit back from the road on winding, sidewalk-lined neighborhood blocks. Lots in Arnold Heights can stretch anywhere from a tenth of an acre to a half-acre. The neighborhood’s single-family properties sell for prices from the mid-$100,000s to the upper $200,000s in most cases. Townhomes range from the lower $100,000s to the lower $200,000s. The neighborhood doesn’t have HOAs.
The neighborhood is zoned for Arnold Elementary School, part of the highly rated Lincoln Public Schools system. The school is close enough for many Arnold Heights residents to walk or bike, and a paved trail helps them avoid the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare, 48th Street, on their way. “That kind of close proximity is really important to parents,” says local Realtor Jacque Larabee, who’s with Prime Home Realty and carries over 20 years of real estate experience. “The schools out there are what retain people. That’s the draw.” Residents are also just about a five-minute drive from Lincoln Northwest High School, which opened in 2022.
Arnold Heights is in the shadow of the Lincoln Airport, which, while not a major airport, is still convenient for frequent travelers. “They just can’t beat living less than a 10-minute drive from the airport,” says Josh Beyer, a local Realtor at Woods Brothers Realty and Capital City Realty Group who has about four years of industry experience. “It really adds flexibility and ease to their lifestyle.” Lincoln Airport offers regular flights to Denver and Chicago. Local commuters can catch the StarTran bus at one of the neighborhood's multiple stops. Or they can use 48th and O Streets to reach destinations including Downtown Lincoln, the Nebraska State Capitol and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln City Campus — all are within 10 miles.
You don’t have to leave the neighborhood for outdoor fun. Arnold Heights Park provides almost 18 acres, available within minutes by foot, bike or car, depending on where you’re at. The space offers a play area, a basketball court and picnic tables for when it’s nice out. When it snows, the park’s Tanker Hill transforms into a prime sledding spot. Adjacent Eagles View Park is a smaller playground option, at a third of an acre. Arnold Heights Pool, just outside the neighborhood across 48th Street, is available in the summertime. Nearby Air Park Community Center is another place to get active, year-round. The center features a gymnasium with multiple courts and wellness rooms with equipment ranging from free weights to punching bags. Kids can use the facility for free. “The community center, especially, I think, plays an important part in that neighborhood and that community,” Larabee says.
Places to grab food aren’t too hard to find, just outside Arnold Heights. Options within 2 miles include:
Ben Bleicher
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
(402) 647-6267
344 Total Sales
1 in Arnold Heights
$166,500 Price
Russ Meyer
Nebraska Realty
(402) 858-1430
155 Total Sales
2 in Arnold Heights
$176K - $234K Price Range
Derek Kats
Keller Williams Lincoln
(402) 607-8652
189 Total Sales
2 in Arnold Heights
$175K - $188K Price Range
Laura Rhinehart
REMAX Concepts
(402) 875-9873
155 Total Sales
1 in Arnold Heights
$265,000 Price
Nathan Satorie
Woods Bros Realty
(402) 704-3427
80 Total Sales
1 in Arnold Heights
$125,000 Price
Meranda Wente
HOME Real Estate
(531) 229-0806
126 Total Sales
1 in Arnold Heights
$199,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Arnold Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Arnold Heights, Lincoln sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Arnold Heights, Lincoln over the last 12 months is $196,500, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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