Homes inside a park and arboretum enjoy a sylvan setting in East Lincoln
For three dozen or so residents of Taylor Park, the line between back yard and the park with the same name can be hard to spot. The 20-acre greenspace, designated an arboretum, adjoins properties along two main roads, allowing out-the-back-door access to walking paths, an assortment of trees and gardens, and green space. For everyone else, the walk or bike ride may be a little longer, but the experience getting there along woodsy streets is very much the same.
Established in the 1960s with a donation from longtime Lincoln landholders, Taylor Park was designed to be the center of a neighborhood of new homes that grew up around it. Four miles from Downtown, Taylor Park is surrounded by highly graded public schools, nearby shopping and peaceful, sidewalk-lined streets and cul-de-sacs. The attraction of an idyllic setting is strong. Homes sell quickly here, often in less than a week.
Many Taylor Park homes have a two car garage.
Many Taylor Park homes have small yards.
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Midcentury and New Traditional homes are a short walk to the park
Mid-20th century one- and two-story homes are the prevalent style, owing to its history as a community planned in the 1960s, '70s and '80s. Families with school-age children are one-half a mile from Eastridge Elementary. “It’s hard to beat the walkability of Taylor Park,” says Saul Bakewell, Realtor with Nebraska Realtor and a real estate agent for more than 10 years.
Split-level homes from the 1960s have recently sold for between $260,000 and $325,000. Two-story brick homes from the 1980s have recently sold for between $335,00 and $450,000. New Traditional homes are found in the subdivisions of Taylor Greens and Taylor Meadows, where homes have recently sold from about $410,000 to $650,000.
Sidewalks are found throughout the Taylor Park neighborhood.
Families enjoy time at Taylor Park.
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Highly rated Lincoln Public Schools serve students in Taylor Park
Primary school students can attend A-minus rated Lincoln Public Schools, the No. 1 best school district in Lancaster County, according to Niche. Eastridge Elementary has a B-plus grade from Niche for its academics, diversity and teachers. It’s also rated the 22nd-best public elementary school in the Lincoln area. Also graded a B-plus, Lefler Middle is ranked the ninth-best public middle school in the area for its academics, diversity and teaching staff. A-rated Lincoln East High School is the No. 1 best public high school in the Lincoln area. It has earned public praise for the leadership of principal Casey Fries.
Lefler Middle School serves grades PK, K-5.
Eastridge Elementary School serves students in grades PK, K-5.
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City-owned Taylor Park features an arboretum and old apple trees
Taylor Park’s 20 acres occupy about one-quarter of the community. Bisected by a stream that runs from south to north, apple trees that grew when the land was a farm were part of the donation and are a favorite resting spot for local hawks, says Jamie Granquist, Lincoln Parks & Recs Office Specialist. The park contains more than 200 trees and is part of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. Taylor Park Partners — an organization made up of arboretum and park staff, neighbors, and representatives from local schools — works to enhance the park through landscape design and plantings. They also clean up and make repairs to the park after winter ice and summer storm damage.
Taylor Park has a walking path for locals to enjoy.
Taylor Park is a large green space for locals to enjoy.
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East O Street Corridor is the shopping and dining hub near Taylor Park
Retail corridor East O Street is the northern border of Taylor Park and features plenty of shopping, fast food and casual dining options. Residents will find Hobby Lobby, Best Buy and Whole Foods less than half a mile away off O Street. Olive Garden, China Buffet & Mongolian Grille and Gateway Mall are also in the same area. For a bit more upscale dining, Piedmont Bistro by Venue, on South Cotner Boulevard, just 2 miles southwest, serves comfort food such as crab cake sandwiches and pork belly sliders. They’re open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Just around the corner on C Street, is Harbor Coffee House, which offers indoor and outdoor seating, coffee and light fare.
Gateway Mall is just north of Taylor Park.
Taylor Park is just south of O Street.
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Taylor Park is just nine miles from Lincoln Airport
Residents can take Uber, taxis, shuttles and limousines to Lincoln Airport. Drivers can make the trip in less than about 20 minutes via Cornhusker Parkway. While residents walk and bike to get around the park and the neighborhood, car travel is still the most popular mode of transportation. StarTran is the city’s bus system, with lines 44 and 48 serving Taylor Park. Running on compressed natural gas, StarTran has gained attention for reducing maintenance and fuel costs for Lincoln.
State festivals and the Nebraska State Capitol offer endless events
Sandhills Global Event Center, 5 miles south, is the largest outdoor event center in Lincoln and home to the Lancaster County Super Fair, the largest fair in the state. The center hosts musical talent from across the globe, including Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, REO Speedwagon and the Glenn Miller Orchestra. It also hosts farmers' markets, first Friday events, marathons and bike races.
The Nebraska State Capitol is not only fascinating for historians and architecture fans but also a great place to learn more about the 37th state. Attending Supreme Court sessions and taking tours of the eight-sided Memorial Chamber are essential for all Lincolnites. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the city and see their neighborhood from the 14th-floor observation desk.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
455
Median Age
48
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
31.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$85,000
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$105,419
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
40.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.2%
% Population in Labor Force
58.3%
Below 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®
56/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
64/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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