The Hartley area emerged as one of Lincoln’s first suburbs around the turn of the 20th century. Well over 100 years later, this section of the city still offers suburban comforts. Hartley’s well-established homes are minutes from multiple parks, a neighborhood elementary school, and the plethora of stores and restaurants along Lincoln's O Street corridor.
The bulk of Hartley’s existing homes date to the early 1900s. The area’s architecture reflects that era, dominated by a variety of Craftsman-style bungalows, American Foursquares and gable-front homes. “One of the first things that people notice about homes in Hartley is that they are varied in both style and size. No two are the same,” says Jamie Granquist, who’s an office specialist at Lincoln Parks and Recreation. Tall shade trees accentuate the neighborhood’s established feel, towering over Hartley’s small, grassy lawns and quiet streets. "You’ll see children playing safely in the streets, riding bikes and people cooking out in their front yards,” Granquist says. Roughly 70% of the neighborhood’s residents are renters, but properties for sale go for prices from the lower $100,000s to the upper $300,000s.
The Lincoln Public Schools system is highly rated. The neighborhood’s namesake school is within walking distance for many. Hartley Elementary School, like the neighborhood, was named for Ellis T. Hartley, who was Lincoln’s school superintendent in the late 1800s. The school opened in 1921, and present-day students can participate in extracurricular activities including chorus, band and orchestra. You and your family can also explore LPS magnet programs or open enrollment to attend schools outside of Hartley Elementary and others that this neighborhood is zoned for. Older students and faculty in the area are within 3 miles of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s City Campus, Innovation Campus and East Campus. UNL has roughly 24,000 students — the largest school in the state.
A space for all ages, Peter Pan Park is one of Hartley’s signature features. The 11-acre space features a playground, a walking path, a ball field, a sand volleyball court and a skate park. “It’s a big anchor and one of the main attractions of the park,” Granquist says of the skate park. Peter Pan Park also offers access to a piece of the 5-mile, paved MoPac Trail West — part of Lincoln’s 184-mile trail system. “I know a few houses that I’ve sold or shown there back up to that trail,” says Meranda Wente, who’s a local Realtor at Home Real Estate and has about six years of experience selling homes. “You can get from one end of Lincoln to the other end of Lincoln by following those trails.”
Residents are close to the 47-acre Woods Park, too, located right across O Street. You and your family can take a dip in Woods Park’s public pool from late May through mid-August, use one of the 15 courts in the on-site Woods Tennis Center or get a workout in at the outdoor fitness station. The Wyuka Cemetery is another significant section of the Hartley area, stretching 140 acres. The cemetery dates to 1869 and is on the National Register of Historic Places, and a local historian leads guided tours in the spring and fall.
Hartley’s homes are wedged between an array of commercial amenities and attractions. You can head just east to access the heart of the city’s O Street corridor, an area loaded with big-box stores and chain restaurants. The Crossroads Pavilion shopping center is particularly close and features Super Saver and Target. Gateway Mall, down the road, is the biggest shopping center in Lincoln, offering stores from Dillard’s to Dick’s Sporting Goods. Restaurants close by include:
Locals have multiple ways to get around Hartley and beyond, whether it’s taking a walk along the neighborhood’s network of sidewalks, biking on the MoPac Trail West or hopping on the StarTran bus from one of the several stops in the area. Points of interest like the Nebraska State Capitol and the Lincoln Airport are within a 15-minute car ride, too. “You can get anywhere quickly,” Wente says. As easy as Hartley is to get around, through traffic isn’t an issue. “Drivers in Lincoln don’t use Hartley as a cut-through from one place to another,” Granquist says. "Traffic is minimal, and residents feel it’s safe for their children to play in front yards.”
Randy Ralston
Nebraska Realty
(402) 825-8409
66 Total Sales
1 in Hartley
$200,000 Price
Kim Funk
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
(531) 229-0778
89 Total Sales
1 in Hartley
$230,000 Price
Lisa Mathews
333 Elm
(402) 251-2891
38 Total Sales
3 in Hartley
$115K - $150K Price Range
Tom Mullen
Realty ONE Group Sterling
(402) 267-9870
43 Total Sales
2 in Hartley
$145K - $310K Price Range
Lauren Lineweber
Pinnacle Realty Group
(402) 621-4491
150 Total Sales
3 in Hartley
$62K - $169K Price Range
Lara Kibler
REMAX Concepts
(531) 229-1267
91 Total Sales
2 in Hartley
$146K - $174K Price Range
On average, homes in Hartley, Lincoln sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Hartley, Lincoln over the last 12 months is $186,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$195,000
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Median Sale Price
$186,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$188,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$239,900
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$185,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
36
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$134
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Number of Homes
833
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Number of Homes for Sale
6
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Median Year Built
1914
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Months of Supply
2.00
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,456
Significantly below the national average
1,935
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,504
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
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Number of Homes for Rent
10
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Median Rent
$900
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,799
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,799
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Median Townhouse Rent
$1,900
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,900
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Median Condo Rent
$823
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$900
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Total Population
4,198
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Median Age
29
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Population Density
8 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
27.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
8.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$37,788
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$48,906
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High School Graduates
86.9%
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College Graduates
36.4%
On par with the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
12.6%
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% Population in Labor Force
80.7%
Above the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
29''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
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Annual Snowfall
18''
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