Adjacent to Salt Creek, Cornhusker Highway and 4 miles from Downtown Lincoln
In Northeast Lincoln, savvy homebuyers may discover the salt marsh-infused small community of Sunset Acres. Salt Creek, which bisects the neighborhood on its journey northeast to the Platte River, is a remnant of prehistoric seas that became modern-day wetlands. Environmentally significant and essential to Lincoln’s biodiversity, naturalists love exploring, photographing, and hiking alongside Salt Creek.
At the same time, homebuyers and locals offer alternate perspectives. Terry Lindstrom, a broker and the owner of EXIT Realty and who's been a Lincoln real estate agent for more than 30 years, said Sunset Acres is in the eye of the beholder. “Some residents in Sunset Acres enjoy having unobstructed views from their homes. Much of the land around Salt Creek is unbuildable, so residents like knowing the views won’t change. Some people don’t enjoy the saltwater breezes. But some do. They say it reminds them of salt air at beaches. Either way, it’s just part of life near Salt Creek.”
There are about 300 homes in the neighborhood, more than 30 industrial employers, a handful of small businesses and plenty of expanding retail destinations. Its location alongside Cornhusker Highway provides quick access to all parts of Lincoln and surrounding areas.
Salt Creek borders Sunset Acres and is the only home to the pupfish.
The Cornhusker Highway starts in downtown Lincoln and heads north bordering Sunset Acres.
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Midcentury homes and newer townhouses are competitively priced
Surrounded by the neighborhoods of Landons, Havelock, University Place and Autumn Wood, Sunset Acres features 292 homes. Styles include brick ranch-style and split-level homes from the 1970s, townhouses from around 2020 and mobile homes from around 2010. Like many in Lincoln neighborhoods, hardwood trees shade streets and sidewalks, streets and sidewalks, largely on the east side of the neighborhood.
Well-updated split-level homes from the 1970s are close to North 42nd Street and North 44th Street. A few have recently sold from about $230,000 to $260,000. Single-story attached homes overlook Salt Creek in the center of the neighborhood and list for around $250,000. Mobile homes from 2010 have recently sold from about $88,000 to $100,000.
The spplit-level home style is popular in Sunset Acres.
Attached homes in Sunset Acres sell for arounf $250K.
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Lincoln city parks reflect significant investment and recent updates
Even though Sunset Acres has no parks within its boundaries, outdoor recreation is easy to access. Two city parks are located in the Belmont neighborhood, about 2 miles west. Max E. Roper Park East is the largest. Jamie Granquist, a city Parks & Recreation Office specialist, said the park's disc golf course was recently updated and is designed in a way to keep play moving efficiently. Granquist says that the bike trail that winds through wooded waterways is another popular park feature used almost daily.
Belmont Park has an outdoor swimming pool, sports fields, a playground and covered picnic shelters. Kids enjoy the prehistoric scenery at Prehistoric Putt at Cornhusker Highway and North 20th Street.
Nothing beats a dip in the pool at Belmont Park.
Nearby Max E Rpoer has on ot the best disc golf courses in all of Nebraska.
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Lincoln Public Schools are the No. 1 school district in Lancaster County
Primary school students can attend A-minus rated Lincoln Public Schools, the No. 1 school district in Lancaster County, according to Niche. Norwood Park Elementary earns a B-minus grade from Niche and offers pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Students may continue to B-minus rated Dawes Middle with a B-minus grade from Niche and programs for gifted students. Both schools are located east of Sunset Acres in Havelock. Lincoln Northeast High has a B-minus grade from Niche. Since its founding in 1941, the Rockets have won multiple state championships in basketball, football, gymnastics and volleyball.
Dawes Elementary School is part of the Lincoln Public School System.
Norwood Park Elementary School serves grades PK, K-5.
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Memorial Stadium and Pinnacle Bank Arena offer the largest event spaces in the city
About 85,000 University of Nebraska football fans converge on Memorial Stadium on home-game Saturdays, forming what the university calls The Sea of Red. After home games, fans celebrate or commiserate along the streets of Haymarket, the downtown district surrounding the stadium. Sunset Acres residents enjoy events from classic car shows and ice skating competitions to marathons and concerts at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Multi-purpose PBA is the home of the University of Nebraska’s men’s and women’s basketball teams. With a capacity of 15,000, it has recently hosted John Fogerty, Hozier and Dwight Yoakam.
Pinnacle Bank Arena is one of the areas largest event Centers.
Memorial Stateum is where Cornhusker Football is played.
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Sunset Acres is 5 miles from Lincoln Airport
Lincoln Airport is 5 miles west of Sunset Acres, a 10-minute drive with Lincoln’s typically minimal traffic. The Nebraska State Capitol, in the heart of Downtown Lincoln, is 4 miles south. Lincoln’s StarTran bus system offers more than 10 bus stops along Superior Street and North 48th Street. Sunset Acres' overall CAP Index crime score is 6 (on a scale of 1 to 10), while the U.S. average is 4. However, it scores a 9 for burglaries.
The Lincoln Airport is small but efficient when you travel.
Nebraska's State capitol building, in Lincoln, is one of the most impressive in the country.
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Local diners and home improvement stores are found in Sunset Acres
Many retail and dining options in Sunset Acres can be found along Cornhusker Highway/Route 6. Menards is a Midwest home-improvement chain that offers truck rentals and same-day delivery. Vicharra Auto Service & Sales is on North 40th Street, while AutoZone is at Cornhusker Highway and 29th Street.
Virginia’s Café is a longstanding local diner that offers breakfast and brunch. It features omelets and a long list of a la carte breakfast items. Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q features loaded baked potatoes and smoked brisket and pork. The closest grocery store to Sunset Acres is Super Saver at 27th Street and Cornhusker Highway. Cato Fashions on North 27th Street is Sunset Acres' nearest retail clothing store. Several strip shopping centers are within a 1-mile drive of the neighborhood.
Sunset Acres the Midwest staple, Menards for home repair and garden supplies.
Locals frequent Virginia's Cafe because of the friendly atmosphere.
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Parks in this Area
Max E. Roper Park East
Belmont Park
Transit
Airport
Lincoln
10 min drive
Bus
North 48th Street & Progressive Avenue, NE
Bus
Superior Street & North 33rd Street, SW
Bus
North 27th Street & Fairfield Street, NE
Bus
North 48th Street & Progressive Avenue, NW
Bus
North 27th Street & Old Dairy Road, NE
Bus
Superior Street & Industrial Avenue, SE
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sunset Acres
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
9
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sunset Acres Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sunset Acres, Lincoln sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Sunset Acres, Lincoln over the last 12 months is $212,500, down 17% 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
1,845
Median Age
37
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,499
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$44,577
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.6%
College Graduates
6.3%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.9%
% Population in Labor Force
81.2%
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®
51/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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