From its multiple restaurants to its public parks, Highlands makes up a well-rounded slice of west Lincoln. This area offers a suburban atmosphere, sheltered from some of the city's busier areas, yet still rich in everyday amenities. They’re qualities that contribute to a neighborhood that residents are proud to call home.
Highlands homes span multiple decades, some dating as far back as the 1970s, but the architecture is cohesive throughout the neighborhood. Ranch- and split-level-style options shape the selection here, with floor plans averaging about 1,700 square feet. Most lots are between one-tenth and one-fifth of an acre, and the sidewalks that cut in front of just about every property act as connective tissue. “It’s a neighborhood where they all take pride in ownership,” says Jacque Larabee, a local Realtor with Prime Home Realty who has more than 20 years of experience in the industry. “There are kids that get together and walk to school together. It’s just the sense of family. They don’t have new homes, but they take good care of the ones that are out there. Even as a real estate agent, going out there to show a home, people are really excited to get into that area just because of that feel.” Houses sell for prices from the mid-$200,000s to the lower $400,000s.
Fredstrom Elementary School sits in the middle of the neighborhood, part of the highly rated Lincoln Public Schools system. The location makes it a quick trip for most in the area, no matter how they’re getting there. LPS’ Schoo Middle School is also just north of the neighborhood. Families can explore options elsewhere in the city through the district’s focus programs or open enrollment.
Highlands Park is a centrally located green space by Fredstrom Elementary and an anchor of the neighborhood. The park spans nearly 11 acres and offers a playground and basketball and tennis courts. It also provides access to the 3-mile, paved Highlands Trail. “You see people out on their bikes a lot,” Larabee says of Lincoln, whose trail system stretches 184 miles in total. The neighborhood’s Highlands Aquatic Center is a spot to cool down from late May through mid-August, and features a slide and a diving board. The center is next to the 18-hole Highlands Golf Course, which is open to the public and includes a driving range. “The golf course and the swimming pool, especially, are the hot spots out there,” Larabee says.
You can hit Highlands’ 1st Street for multiple restaurants that are just minutes from home. Down The Hatch Bar & Grill is a go-to for many residents and offers lunch specials every weekday. “They have the best fried pickles you’ve ever had,” Larabee says. Other spots include:
Being close to Interstate 180 makes commutes to the center of the city a little easier. You can take I-180 to reach downtown Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln City Campus and the Nebraska State Capitol, all about 5 miles away. StarTran bus stops are also available around the neighborhood. The Lincoln Airport is just 3 miles away, on the other side of the Highlands Golf Course, and offers direct flights to Denver and Chicago.
Rachel Rentschler
The 1867 Collective
(402) 782-4591
128 Total Sales
1 in Highlands
$227,000 Price
Kristen Reimers
REMAX Concepts
(531) 229-1353
152 Total Sales
2 in Highlands
$254K - $352K Price Range
Susan Buettner
Black Tie Realty
(531) 229-1061
110 Total Sales
6 in Highlands
$223K - $356K Price Range
Stacy Hartgerink
HOME Real Estate
(402) 796-6970
124 Total Sales
1 in Highlands
$244,000 Price
Ron Stelling
Woods Bros Realty
(402) 527-1391
54 Total Sales
3 in Highlands
$310K - $360K Price Range
Gayle Minert
Woods Bros Realty
(402) 724-5291
118 Total Sales
1 in Highlands
$325,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Highlands | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Highlands, Lincoln sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Highlands, Lincoln over the last 12 months is $302,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,100 - $1,625 per month
$1,100 - $1,880 per month
$877 - $1,728 per month
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