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East Campus is a residential Lincoln neighborhood along historic Holdrege Street
Home to young families, college students and staff, East Campus connects with one of University of Nebraska’s four campuses but serves as more than simply a collegiate bedroom community. The compact and active neighborhood northeast of downtown is full of design and architecture cues from the turn of the 20th century, such as cast-iron streetlights, park fountains, bungalows, and roadways lined with 100-year-old trees. While small, the East Campus Community Organization is vibrant and active, communicating regularly with homeowners and renters about road improvements, neighborhood clean-ups, and holiday get-togethers.
East Campus offers students everything they need.
There are many beautiful streets with rod iron street lights in East Campus.
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Early 20th-century home styles define East Campus
East Campus, just south of the university, features about 180 single-family homes. They are mostly bungalows, cottages, small ranch-style homes or colonial-inspired two-story homes. Professor’s Row – the area along Holdrege Street between 33rd and 48th streets – features historic homes built between the 1880s and the 1950s. Many homes have been owned by the same family for generations, says Josh Beyer, Realtor and owner of Capital City Realty Group, helping connect current residents with the neighborhood's history. Bungalows from the 1920s have recently sold from $114,000 to $150,000. Small ranch-style homes from the 1950s can be found from about $150,000 to $200,000. Colonial-influenced homes on Professor’s Row have recently sold from about $340,000 to $400,000.
There are many examples of bungalow homes in East Campus.
East Campus offers a variety of historic home styles.
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East Campus is just about six miles from Lincoln Airport
StarTran is the city’s bus system, with six stops along 40th Street, Holdrege Street and 48th Street in the neighborhood. Running on compressed natural gas, StarTran has gained attention for reducing maintenance and fuel costs. Lincoln's airport is about six miles from the center of the neighborhood, about a 15-minute ride along Cornhusker Highway (Alternate Interstate 80).
There are many bus stops throughout the East Campus neighborhood.
Cornhusker highway near East Campus is a great way to get around the northern part of Lincoln.
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Eclectic shops and eateries appeal to college students and families
An eclectic mix of shops can be found in East Campus, several that hint at the population and quirky interests of college students. The Fish Store is Lincoln’s oldest aquarium supply store and offers habitats, freshwater and saltwater fish and food and other supplies. Fazoli’s is a fast-service Italian food chain often found in college towns. Popular menu items include pasta entrees, subs, salads and pizza. Sunbear Discount Store is a locally owned clearance store that offers everything from furniture and books to toys and clothing. UNL Dairy Store has been a fixture in East Campus since 1917, selling handmade dairy products as well as premium quality meats and cheeses in small batches or in gift boxes. While neighbors head outside the boundaries of East Campus to find retailers such as Urban Casual, T.J. Maxx and Target, they don’t have to go far; all three are just off 48th Street and R Street.
Sunbear Discount is a favorite among residents near East Campus.
There are many dining options for all in East Campus.
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Small parks welcome neighbors with bike trails and playgrounds
Named in honor of the East Campus Community Organization, small Ecco Park is bisected by a paved trail connecting bikers and runners from 47th to 48th Street and Dudley Street to Holdrege Street. McAdams Park is a pocket park offering a playground with a rubberized play surface, a covered picnic shelter, and mature hardwood trees. In the springtime, neighbors host Easter Egg hunts. Peter Pan Park is adjacent to the southwest edge of East Campus and offers 11 acres and a skate park. The rest of the park offers a baseball diamond, hiking and biking trails, a roomy playground, tennis courts and a beach volleyball court.
McAdams Park is connected to the greater Lincoln trail network via the Mopac Trail.
There are many whom use the adjoining bike path at McAdams Park.
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Lincoln Public Schools is the best district in Lancaster County, according to Niche
Niche grades Lincoln Public Schools an A-minus as the No. 1 school district in Lancaster County. According to Realtor Matt Kirkland, a Lincoln Realtor for more than 20 years and the owner of Giving Realty, “Parents are proud of the public schools in Lincoln, and many parents are alumni, so there’s a strong loyalty factor here.” While there are no public schools inside the boundaries of East Campus, the assigned schools are all within 3 miles of the center of the neighborhood. Hartley Elementary is a small public school on North 33rd Street, at the southwest corner of East Campus. With 344 students, it offers pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and programs for gifted students. C. Culler Middle is adjacent to the southeastern corner of the neighborhood. Historic Lincoln Northeast High, northeast of the neighborhood, was founded in 1941 and has been known for consistently strong athletics programs. The Rockets have won multiple state championships in basketball, football, gymnastics and volleyball. The school also offers early college and career STEM programs. All three schools have a B-minus grade from Niche.
Hartley Elementary School offers students a historic building to enjoy.
The mascot for Lincoln Northeast High School is the Rockets.
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Events in East Campus are local traditions, while collegiate sports venus are nearby
Madsen’s Bowling and Billiards has been a favorite neighborhood gathering spot since 1963. With bowling alleys, billiards, darts and a lively lounge, locals meet up with their teammates and neighbors to compete in tournaments or play a friendly game or two. On designated nights of the week, they also feature karaoke and late-night poker.
Memorial Stadium is home to the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers and their 85,000 fans, known as The Red Sea. After home games, fans celebrate or commiserate along the streets of Haymarket, the downtown district surrounding the stadium.
The football team has had many successful seasons at Lincoln Northeast High School.
Whether it's East Campus or the main campus, it's always Go Big Red in Lincoln.
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On average, homes in East Campus, Lincoln sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in East Campus, Lincoln over the last 12 months is $247,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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