Brown Park sits on the Missouri River and the Nebraska-Iowa border about 6 miles south of Downtown Omaha. With low-cost homes and access to U.S. Route 75, the neighborhood offers affordability and convenience. If you buy a home here, you’ll be able to walk to local schools, parks and taquerias.
A lot of houses in Brown Park were built in the early 1900s, but there are some midcentury ranch-style homes there as well. “It’s a mix, but it’s an old established neighborhood,” says Eric Cano, a sales associate with NP Dodge Real Estate who has 22 years of local experience. Properties typically measure under 10,000 square feet, so expect to be close to your neighbors. Most lots include paved driveways, and some of the ranch houses have attached garages. Sidewalks keep pedestrians out of traffic, but the area is pretty hilly, meaning you’ll get quite a workout if you try to get around on foot.
The Missouri River Wastewater Treatment Plant operates between South 13th Street and the river. According to the locals, though, it doesn’t affect the neighborhood enough to discourage people from buying there. You might notice a slight odor on really hot days, but that’s all. Also, even though Brown Park is on the river, it doesn’t have any homes that are right on the water.
The neighborhood’s median home sale price of $159,500 is low for Omaha, where the median is currently $295,000. That might be why Brown Park properties are usually snapped up within two weeks of hitting the market. Fixer-uppers start around $70,000, making the area a hot spot for investment and flip opportunities. Nationals and Craftsman bungalows from the early 1900s sell from the mid-$100,000s to the lower $200,000s, and ranch-style homes sell from the upper $100,000s to the upper $200,000s.
Brown Park residents share a strong sense of community. The Gomez Heritage Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization holds a spring carnival with music, food trucks, games and raffles. The nonprofit Heartland Hope Mission operates a food pantry that’s open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and the neighborhood’s namesake park opened with a new playground and exercise equipment in 2023 after residents dedicated four years of hard work to the project.
Metro bus routes serve the area, and you can get around the neighborhood on foot, but most people in Omaha drive. Route 75 runs along the western border to provide access to the rest of the city. Downtown Omaha is about 6 miles away, a drive that takes around 10 minutes. Major employers like the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and Berkshire Hathaway are also about 6 miles away, but a lot of residents work within or around the community. “They mostly do construction or meat processing,” Cano says. “A lot of self-employed contractors.” Since the neighborhood is right on the Iowa border, it’s an easy hop over to Council Bluffs, too.
Supermercado Nuestra Familia is a convenient spot to pick up groceries. Most of the area’s restaurants have a Latin vibe. Here are a few popular local joints:
Most kids attend Omaha Public Schools, and Gomez Heritage Elementary and R.M. Marrs Middle School are right in the neighborhood. The district allows students to apply to any school they’d like, and slots are awarded based on availability. If one of your kids already goes to the school you’re applying to, the system will give priority to their siblings.
Several neighborhood parks invite residents to get outside and play:
Christopher Beaton
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
(531) 233-3308
77 Total Sales
1 in Brown Park
$250,000 Price
Jill Sleddens
Better Homes and Gardens R.E.
(531) 233-3148
88 Total Sales
1 in Brown Park
$89,000 Price
Milt Schneider
Nebraska Realty
(531) 200-7022
241 Total Sales
1 in Brown Park
$137,500 Price
Julie Tartaglia
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
(402) 625-6734
158 Total Sales
1 in Brown Park
$94,000 Price
Nico Marasco
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
(712) 227-7380
269 Total Sales
1 in Brown Park
$140,000 Price
Steve VanHerpen
Real Broker NE, LLC
(712) 217-2780
223 Total Sales
1 in Brown Park
$147,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Brown Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Brown Park, Omaha sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Brown Park, Omaha over the last 12 months is $170,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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