Central Park
Investors and first-time buyers fill Central Park
Lined with old-growth trees, grey city streets are lined with sidewalks that allow residents to get around Central Park by foot or bike. Home styles include ranch styles, Craftsman styles bungalows and cottages. Property lots are narrow and rectangularly shaped and feature long front yards that are sloped because of the hilly nature of the neighborhood. Buyers can expect a two-bedroom, one-bathroom Craftsman bungalow to go for under $150,000, while an updated ranch can go for as high as $235,000. “While the investor market has never really slowed down, the rest of the market has, and I think that is due to higher interest rates,” Murray says.
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Exploring STEM at North High
Children attend Omaha Public Schools, which scores a B-minus on Niche, serves more than 51,000 students and is the third-largest employer in Nebraska, with more than 7,000 full-time staff members. The district’s student assignment plan is based on school boundaries, educational programs and district-provided transportation. All students are guaranteed admission into their neighborhood school but have the school choice opportunity to apply to attend any other school in the district. The neighborhood school path is Central Park Elementary, Nathan Hale Magnet Middle, and Omaha North Magnet High School. The elementary and middle schools score a C-minus on Niche, while the high school scores a B-minus. North High is a walkable distance away for students and offers a specialized curriculum in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.
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Locals might take the Red Line
Metro Omaha is the city’s bus public transportation route. Central Park is serviced by the Red Line, route 18-72, which runs from downtown to Aksarben Transit Center and can pick up at the North High School stop.Enjoying a cozy lunch at Southern Spoon
Residents can choose between a Family Dollar or Walmart Supercenter for weekly groceries. Not only does Walmart have a grocery section, but it also features many other necessities, including electronics, clothing and toys. A local favorite is the Southern Spoon on Ames Avenue, which specializes in comfort food. A tad over 5 miles north of downtown, it provides another option with Omaha’s Old Market Entertainment District, a historic neighborhood turned into a shopping, dining and nightlife hot spot with cobblestone streets.Fishing, walking and playing at Fontenelle Park
Just across Ames Avenue, Fontenelle Park is a 108-acre park that underwent a 1998 renovation that added many popular amenities. The park has a well-liked lagoon for fishing, multiple paths that curve throughout that are perfect for exercise and a playground. On top of that, the park even includes basketball courts, tennis courts, football, and baseball fields. The park’s pavilion is home to the Joe Edmonson YMCA outreach program and is available for rent on Saturdays.Catching the game in Downtown Omaha
While Central Park doesn’t have any organized community events, Omaha is a hub for major events throughout the year. The city hosts the NCAA College Baseball World Series at TD Ameritrade Park every June. From 2019 to 2023, the city was the host site for the U.S. Swimming Trials, and every summer since 2009, it has hosted the Maha Music Festival.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jennifer Waxberg
Jennifer Waxberg
Better Homes and Gardens R.E.
(531) 301-8820
135 Total Sales
1 in Central Park
$140,000 Price
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Sarina McNeel
Sarina McNeel
Better Homes and Gardens R.E.
(712) 217-0895
122 Total Sales
1 in Central Park
$95,000 Price
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Lisa Richardson
Lisa Richardson
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
(402) 383-1513
123 Total Sales
1 in Central Park
$190,000 Price
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Ashlee O'Malley
Ashlee O'Malley
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
(402) 509-1877
147 Total Sales
1 in Central Park
$169,000 Price
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Mo Albers
Mo Albers
Realty ONE Group Sterling
(531) 233-5094
104 Total Sales
1 in Central Park
$149,900 Price
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Elizabeth Matthews
Elizabeth Matthews
NP Dodge RE Sales Inc 148Dodge
(531) 541-5996
27 Total Sales
2 in Central Park
$90K - $95K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Adams Park
Fontenelle Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Churchich Park
Bedford Place Park
Lake James Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Norwick Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Central Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Central Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central Park, Omaha sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Central Park, Omaha over the last 12 months is $415,000.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$436,700
Median Sale Price
$415,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$546,695
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$362,874
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$260,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$229
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
675
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1925
Months of Supply
3.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,125
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,943
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,881
Median Age
33
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
32.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$28,208
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$37,695
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
72.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
4%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.1%
% Population in Labor Force
58.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
15''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
20
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
40
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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