$243,100Average Value$222Average Price per Sq Ft12Homes For Sale
Preservation, renovation and revival define the vibe in Irvingdale
Home buyers can quickly pick up on the vibe of Irvingdale when they meander through its streets, because it’s clear as the glass on the brand-new windows of a renovated 1920s Cape Cod.
Over and over, buyers will see updated and recently renovated classic homes, immaculate front yards, brightly colored gardens and century-old hardwood trees. Homes testify to the love their owners have for them with additions such as repurposed garages, new brick walkways, updated wrought-iron fencing and refurbished windows. In the heart of Irvingdale, a historic park corridor is in mid-renovation, while along Van Dorn Street, trendy new dining spots are gaining favor.
According to Matt Kirkland, owner of Giving Realty and a Lincoln real estate agent for over 20 years, “Irvingdale is a unique little urban neighborhood with a look all its own. While the homes are a little more price competitive than in Country Club, people show off their house-proud nature a bit more loudly. Driving around Irvingdale is fun because someone is always doing something to their house or yard. Healthy competition, I guess you could say!”
Newly installed windows on a renovated 1920s Cape Cod home are a charming sight in Irvingdale.
Thoroughly renovated bungalows from the 1920s can be found throughout Irvingdale.
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Classic turn-of-the-20th-century homes with personal touches
Irvingdale homes stand out for their century-old architecture, attentively landscaped gardens and abundance of personal touches, such as American flags often flying over front porches with upholstered patio furniture. Thoroughly renovated bungalows from the 1920s have recently sold for about $200,000 to $400,000, depending on the home’s size. Cape Cods sell for about $300,000 to $400,000. Colonial-style homes from the 1920s have recently sold for about $350,000 to $450,000.
Irvingdale homes stand out with personal touches, such as American flags or political signage.
Tudor-style homes built in the early 20th century can be found in Irvingdale.
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Casually elegant define a brewery and a new restaurant in Irvingdale
L’s Kitchen is where lovers of French-inspired cuisine go for top-notch dining in a casually elegant space. Their “unpretentious, cozy, sophisticated” tagline is not aspirational but evident by its menu and décor. White Elm Brewing Company welcomes fans to its high-ceilinged, casually cool space with large windows and custom wood tables. The focus is on their small-batch craft beers, but they welcome local food trucks and caterers to provide food that fits the vibe.
Realtor Kirkland says, “L’s Kitchen and White Elm have brought attention to Irvingdale in the past few years. It’s great for neighbors who can just walk down the street to enjoy them both. But, it’s also great for Lincoln because it underscores our restaurant scene, which gets better every year.” The closest grocery store to Irvingdale is Russ’s Market at 33rd Street and Nebraska Parkway.
L’s Kitchen is the go-to spot for lovers of French-inspired cuisine in Irvingdale on weekends.
The nearest grocery store to Irvingdale is Russ’s Market, located on 33rd Street.
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The Irvingdale Neighborhood Association hosts musical events and garden gatherings
KZUM-FM radio hosts its KZUM Summer Concert Series on Thursday evenings from May through August at Stransky Park. Jazz, blues and soul artists delight audiences, while a different local vendor is chosen to offer food at each event. Public and private gardens are a noticeable feature in the neighborhood, so it’s no surprise that the Irvingdale Neighborhood Association works with neighbors to plant and cultivate the gardens at Saratoga Elementary School.
Saratoga Elementary School serves approximately 300 students from the Irvingdale neighborhood.
Irvingdale is a distinctive urban neighborhood with a character all its own.
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A-minus rated Lincoln Public Schools welcome students from Irvingdale
According to Niche, A-minus rated Lincoln Public Schools is the No. 1 school district in Lancaster County. Realtor Kirkland says, “Lincoln Public Schools have been around for generations. Parents are proud of the public schools in the city, and many are alumni, so there’s a strong loyalty factor here.” Saratoga Elementary earns a B-minus grade from Niche. Its student-teacher ratio is 9-to-1. A little more than a mile away, Irving Middle has an A-minus grade from Niche and a student-teacher ratio of 15-to-1. Lincoln Southeast, about a mile and a half outside the neighborhood, earns an A-minus grade from Niche. With programs for gifted students and Advanced Placement classes, it is rated the third-best public high school in Lincoln by Niche.
Students from Irvingdale attend Irving Middle School for their 6th to 8th-grade education.
Students from Irvingdale attend Lincoln Southeast High School before graduating.
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Open green spaces and live music are notable in Irvingdale parks
Rudge Memorial Park, next to Bryan West Hospital, offers 6 acres of open green space, a playground and picnic tables. Stransky Park is adjacent to Rudge Memorial Park and is encircled by handcrafted wrought iron fencing, giving the park a sense of privacy and beauty. Despite its size, it offers a gazebo, a playground and a unique stone bridge water feature, a backdrop for bands playing during the KZUM-FM Summer Concert Series. Irvingdale Park is just east of Stransky Park and offers a swimming pool, tennis courts, a basketball court and picnic tables.
All three parks are contiguous and are in the middle of enhancements and upgrades thanks to a multi-phase master plan created by Lincoln Parks Foundation and Lincoln Parks and Recreation.
Rudge Memorial Park features a fun playground for kids to enjoy in Irvingdale.
Enjoy the playground at Stransky Park, located in Irvingdale, where children can have fun.
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Bryan Medical Center - West Campus is in the heart of Irvingdale
Although cyclists have to reach East 33rd Street – 9 blocks east – to access bike lanes leading to downtown, most South Lincoln neighborhoods, including Irvingdale, are bike-friendly. Still, car travel is the most common form of transportation. Bryan Medical Center - West Campus is an accredited general hospital with a medical center, emergency room and a highly awarded physical rehabilitation program.
Downtown is about 3 miles from Irvingdale, which is most quickly reached by car via South 13th Street. Lincoln Airport is about 8 miles away. The most direct route is via Highway 77. Star Tran bus service is available on South 13th Street, South 17th Street and Van Dorn Street.
Bryan Medical Center - West Campus is an accredited general hospital in Irvingdale.
Star Tran bus service is available in Irvingdale for traveling around the Lincoln area.
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Parks in this Area
Stransky Park
Antelope Park South
Rudge Memorial Park
Irvingdale Park
Transit
Airport
Lincoln
13 min drive
Bus
South 13th Street & Stillwater Avenue, SE
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Van Dorn Street & South 12th Street, NE
Bus
Van Dorn Street & South 16th Street, NE
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South 10th Street & Lake Street, SE
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South 10th Street & South Street, SE
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Van Dorn Street & South 10th Street, NE
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Van Dorn Street & South 22nd Street, NW
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Irvingdale
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Irvingdale Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Irvingdale, Lincoln sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Irvingdale, Lincoln over the last 12 months is $225,000, down 40% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,778
Median Age
39
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,888
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$83,625
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.1%
College Graduates
37.5%
Advanced Degrees
18.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
29''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
68/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
73/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
27/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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