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North Bottoms bridges Lincoln history with campus life
North Bottoms has roots as a landing spot for 19th-century German immigrants. A century and a half later, this pocket of Lincoln continues to welcome new generations of people to the city. The neighborhood’s location near the heart of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus makes it a prominent place to live for a revolving door of students and other members of the university community.
Many homes in North Bottoms have a front porch.
North Bottoms is a small neighborhood close to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and downtown Lincoln.
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Homes provide classic character to a vibrant area of the city
Many houses in North Bottoms date to the late 1800s and early 1900s, giving the neighborhood an established feel. Craftsman-style bungalows are common. “If they love that architectural style, absolutely, that is a draw to that area. Also, if they want to be close to the university,” says Lea Ann Stephenson, a local Realtor with Home Real Estate, who has about 10 years of experience. “It’s very vibrant on football game days and volleyball game days," she adds, noting, "There are a lot of students who live in that area. A lot of rentals for students.”
Single-family houses range anywhere from about 500 to 1,500 square feet. Most come with lots between one-tenth to one-fifth of an acre, including off-street parking in some cases. Property conditions can vary quite a bit, because of their age, so you can find options priced from the lower $100,000s to the lower $200,000s. “It’s definitely a good place if you want to get some sweat equity or renovate to bring [a home] back up to what it was in its glory,” Stephenson says. She adds that flood insurance is a requirement in this area, which is situated directly off Lincoln’s Salt Creek. Including the neighborhood’s apartments and condos, 90% of North Bottoms residents are renters.
Most houses in this area range anywhere from about 500 to 1,500 square feet.
Craftsman-style bungalows are common in North Bottoms.
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University amenities are a walk or bike ride away
Sidewalks are on virtually every block in the North Bottoms area, helping residents get around the neighborhood and over to UNL without a car. "They can bike to work, and everything they need, from dining, shopping and cultural destinations, is nearby,” says Matt Kirkland, who’s the owner of The Matt Kirkland Group and Giving Realty, and carries 20 years of real estate experience. Pedestrians and cyclists have access to the 10th Street Pedestrian Bridge, which provides a straight shot to the school’s 85,000-seat Memorial Stadium for football games. You can also walk, ride or make a quick 5-minute drive over to the university’s Bob Devaney Sports Center from North Bottoms to see the school’s popular volleyball team. StarTran buses, with stops on 10th Street, offer an alternative way to get around. Lincoln Airport is roughly 10 minutes away, for flights to Chicago, Denver and beyond.
North Bottoms residents take walks around downtown Lincoln.
The North Bottoms neighborhood has bike routes running through it.
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Tenth Street is a gateway to restaurants and stores
You don’t have to leave North Bottoms to grab a bite to eat. Neveria San Marcos, on the neighborhood’s central 10th Street corridor, is a Mexican restaurant loved by locals for its entrees and homemade ice cream. There’s also a Casey’s convenience store on 10th Street, where you can order pizza, wings and sandwiches. Tenth Street leads south through UNL’s City Campus and into downtown, where restaurant options abound, including:
Grey Whale Sushi & Grill, where the happy hour is a hit
The Green Gateau, a popular place for brunch
Vincenzo's Ristorante, a go-to for Italian food
Canopy Street Market is a convenient option for quick grocery shopping downtown. Several big-box stores are roughly 4 miles east, off O Street, including Super Saver, Hy-Vee, Target and T.J. Maxx. At the Gateway Mall, also along O Street, are Dillard’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Burlington, and Round1 Bowling & Arcade, where you can play a few games.
Green spaces provide a break from the city
The North Bottoms area offers the 18-acre Hayward Park when you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of campus and downtown. The space features a basketball court, covered picnic tables and a playground. The park also connects to the 4-mile Salt Creek Levee Trail, which has paved and crushed limestone surfaces. The trail breaks off to the 186-acre Oak Lake Park, where the water is open to fishing, boating and ice skating, depending on the season.
State’s largest school is conveniently close
UNL-Lincoln, just beyond North Bottoms, is the largest university in Nebraska with almost 24,000 students. The school’s business, engineering, and arts and sciences programs are most popular. Younger students can enroll in the top-rated Lincoln Public Schools system, including the highly rated Lincoln High School. LHS offers career and technical education courses in areas including health and business. Families can also choose schools outside of their attendance area through magnet programs and open enrollment.
McPhee Elementary School features prekindergarten through fifth grade.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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North Bottoms Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Bottoms, Lincoln sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in North Bottoms, Lincoln over the last 12 months is $189,250, up 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Large House For Rent in the North Bottoms: We have recently renovated it into a 6 bedroom, 3 bath house intended to accommodate UNL City Campus college students. The house has a fenced in back yard a detached garage for storage, a full bath on the main level and 2 more 3/4 baths on each of the other 2 levels. This house has a spacious laundry room with 2 washers and 2 dryers, a huge newly
Large House For Rent in the North Bottoms: We have recently renovated it into a 6 bedroom, 3 bath house intended to accommodate UNL City Campus college students. The house has a fenced in back yard a detached garage for storage, a full bath on the main level and 2 more 3/4 baths on each of the other 2 levels. This house has a spacious laundry room with 2 washers and 2 dryers, a huge newly
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