Aksarben-Elmwood Park is the home of the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), the College of St. Mary and some of Omaha’s popular retail and dining spots. Elmwood Park borders the neighborhood, which is known for its walkability. And in case you’re wondering about that name, “Aksarben” is “Nebraska” spelled backwards.
When you buy a house in Aksarben-Elmwood Park, you’ll be able to choose from a bunch of different architectural styles. “You’re not going to find cookie-cutter here,” says Patty Rocha, a real estate agent with NP Dodge Real Estate who has nearly 20 years of local experience. Craftsman-style bungalows and cottages from the early 1900s share space with midcentury raised ranches and Cape Cods. Properties measure around 5,000 to 6,000 square feet, with paved driveways and patches of lawn. Some places, including townhomes, have attached garages. Most residences are on the eastern side of the neighborhood, with the UNO and College of St. Mary campuses taking up most of the western side.
Aksarben-Elmwood Park’s median home sale price is $275,000, about $20,000 lower than the median for Omaha. Properties tend to be snapped up within 20 days of entering the market, less than half the national average of 53 days. Cottages and National homes from the early 1900s and midcentury ranch-style houses sell from the lower $100,000s to the upper $200,000s. Tudor Revival-style cottages, Craftsman bungalows and older townhomes sell from the lower $200,000s to the lower $400,000s, and townhomes built in the early 2020s fetch prices from the mid- to upper $400,000s. Some townhomes and housing developments have monthly HOA fees of around $200.
Baker’s and Hy-Vee are convenient grocery spots in the residential area, but most of the shopping centers and restaurants that draw people to the neighborhood are over by the college campuses. Aksarben Village is steps away from the College of St. Mary, with locally owned shops and over a dozen restaurants. Highlights include: * Herbe Sainte, a New Orleans-inspired cocktail bar* Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe for subs, salads and pizza* Saffron Urban Indian Kitchen for biryani, vindaloo and samosas* Inner Rail, a bustling food hall with vendors that surround a central barThe community is also home to Aksarben Cinema, Omaha’s only family-owned movie theater.
“I bought here because of the location and the ability to walk to everything I need,” says Jen Bauer, the president of the Aksarben-Elmwood Park Neighborhood Association, who has lived in the area for about 10 years. “Younger people like moving here because they can escape some of that car dependency of the rest of the city. You can walk to restaurants, shops, and even work.” The neighborhood is pretty spread out, though, so some houses aren’t as convenient to the commercial areas. It’s better to look for a place near the western section if you want to be able to walk to Aksarben Village. The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is less than a mile east, and the CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center borders the neighborhood to the west. A lot of roads are bike-friendly, and some have dedicated bike lanes. Metro bus stops are scattered throughout the neighborhood, too. The 5-mile trip to Downtown Omaha usually takes 10 to 15 minutes by car and about half an hour by bus.
If you like to walk, run or cycle, you’ll appreciate the Keystone Trail, a paved multiuse path that winds along the bank of Little Papillion Creek. Near Pacific Street, the Keystone veers off to a connecting trail that leads into Elmwood Park, a wooded oasis with a grotto, community pool and playgrounds. The 18 holes at Elmwood Golf Course are open to the public. East of the College of St. Mary, the Canine Courtyard has off-leash areas and pup-friendly play equipment.
Stinson Park hosts seasonal events like the Saturdays at Stinson summer concert series and the Lights of Aksarben holiday celebration. You can cheer on UNO’s sports teams or rock out to concerts at Baxter Arena just south of the neighborhood. Members of the Aksarben-Elmwood Park Neighborhood Association get together for chili cook-offs, picnics and community cleanup efforts.
Most kids will start at Belle Ryan Elementary School, which is right in the neighborhood. The highly rated Central High School offers special interest clubs, including speech and debate, fashion, chess and film.
Charlie Sutton
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
(531) 233-2613
100 Total Sales
1 in Aksarben-Elmwood Park
$345,000 Price
Maren Lakers
NP Dodge RE Sales Inc 86Dodge
(308) 248-4897
138 Total Sales
6 in Aksarben-Elmwood Park
$270K - $432K Price Range
Sara Harvey
Better Homes and Gardens R.E.
(531) 999-6690
56 Total Sales
1 in Aksarben-Elmwood Park
$135,000 Price
Mike Story
NP Dodge RE Sales Inc 86Dodge
(531) 233-0778
109 Total Sales
1 in Aksarben-Elmwood Park
$305,000 Price
Joni Friberg
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
(702) 819-6574
36 Total Sales
1 in Aksarben-Elmwood Park
$301,500 Price
Tasha Moss
Real Broker NE, LLC
(712) 435-2764
196 Total Sales
1 in Aksarben-Elmwood Park
$285,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Aksarben-Elmwood Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Aksarben-Elmwood Park, Omaha sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Aksarben-Elmwood Park, Omaha over the last 12 months is $275,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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