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Vintage homes at comparatively low prices in Clairmont Heights
Clairmont Heights is a pocket-sized neighborhood a few miles northwest of Downtown Omaha. Its billowing shade trees and vintage architecture reflect the city’s early growth in the decades leading up to World War II. Modern buyers appreciate the neighborhood’s distinctive homes, which often sell at comparatively low prices. As an added benefit, major traffic corridors like Nebraska Highway 64 make it easy for commuters to access job centers like Midtown Omaha and the downtown district.
Clairmont Heights features older homes in a variety of sizes and architectural styles.
Clairmont Heights is a residential neighborhood about 3 miles from Downtown Omaha.
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Craftsman bungalows and American Foursquares add character
The neighborhood is predominantly residential, with tidy rows of single-family houses lining the narrow streets. Many homes date back to the early 1900s, and common styles include Craftsman bungalows and American Foursquares. Tall willow and elm trees cast shade on the sidewalks and compact yards. “Typically, people are moving there because of the timeless character,” says Julian De La Guardia, a Realtor with BHHS Ambassador Real Estate who’s been selling in the area for about four years.
Craftsman-style homes are a familiar sight throughout the neighborhood.
Classic American Foursquare homes are found throughout Clairmont Heights.
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The housing market in Clairmont Heights
There is a high percentage of renters in Clairmont Heights, but the majority of residents are homeowners. The median home sale price is around $200,000, which is lower than the citywide median but fairly typical for this part of Omaha. Homes usually sell from the lower $100,000s to the upper $200,000s, drawing first-time buyers and investors. “I think if you’re in that market right now and you’re patient, it’s great. It’s going to be something in the next five to 10 years,” De La Guardia says. He adds that while Nebraska’s property taxes are higher than the national average, they’re no worse here than in the surrounding neighborhoods. “Generally, the taxes are high everywhere,” he says.
Omaha Metro buses serve Clairmont Heights.
Getting around Omaha from Clairmont Heights
Shaded sidewalks make for pleasant walks around the neighborhood, but you’ll probably need a car for commuting and errands. While Metro bus routes serve the area, most people in Omaha drive. Highway 64 curves along the edge of the neighborhood for easy access to nearby employment hubs. The University of Nebraska Medical Center and Midtown Crossing offer job opportunities about 2 miles away, and commuters to Downtown Omaha have a 3-mile drive.
Benson High School offers AP classes and career academies.
Career pathways help Benson High students prepare for postgrad life
Clairmont Heights students can attend schools in the Omaha Public Schools district. At Benson High School, they’ll start out in the Freshman Academy, then select a career academy to help them prepare for college and life outside the classroom. Options include Design and Construction, Business and Entrepreneurship, and Health Professions.
Nearby parks offer sports fields, walking paths and playgrounds
Several parks are a short walk or bike ride away from Clairmont Heights. Here are a few of the closest ones:
Lake James Park, which has a baseball diamond, a basketball court and a playground
Miami Park, offering a sand-based playground and shaded picnic spots
Gallagher Park, featuring a public swimming pool with a waterslide
Fontenelle Park, which spans more than 100 acres and includes sports facilities, open green space and walking trails around a fishing lagoon
Lake James Park provides open green space near Clairmont Heights.
Lake James Park includes a basketball court for games of HORSE or one-on-one.
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Groceries, live music and restaurants are within a short drive
You’ll have to leave the neighborhood for groceries and other essentials, but you won't have to go too far. Here’s a handful of nearby retail and restaurant options:
Janousek Florist & Greenhouse, a fourth-generation family-owned business
Wamo Restaurant and Coffee, serving Somali and African halal food
Buttered Marshmallow, a bakery that specializes in “charcakerie” boards
The Nifty, a neighborhood bar with live music
Hamilton Food Mart, a convenience store that’s open until midnight
For bigger grocery hauls, Walmart Neighborhood Market is on North Saddle Creek Road, roughly 2 miles away.
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Crime and Safety
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Clairmont Heights
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
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Clairmont Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Clairmont Heights, Omaha sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Clairmont Heights, Omaha over the last 12 months is $197,000, down 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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