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Conestoga Community is a mile north of Downtown Omaha
A mile north of Downtown Omaha, Conestoga Community is a small neighborhood tucked between U.S. Route 75 and the railroad tracks. It's the historic heart of Omaha’s Black community, featuring landmarks like the Great Plains Black History Museum. These days, locally owned businesses and community groups give the neighborhood its energy, and development projects have an eye on the future.
Conestoga Community has seen some recent revitalization efforts.
The Jazz Trio sculpture is a highlight of Dreamland Plaza.
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Homes from the early 20th century might need some updates
Apartments make up the bulk of Conestoga Community, and most people rent. Single-family homes in the area typically date to the early 1900s. Nationals, Foursquares and bungalows are common, many with cool interior touches like carved banisters and arched doorways. Still, since these places are over a century old, some may be in need of some TLC. A few newer houses are in the mix, too. “You have to do your own homework and drive through the neighborhood and look at the homes,” says Mo Albers, a Realtor with Realty One Group Sterling who has five years of local experience. “That’s where people are investing, and it’s always up and coming.”
The neighborhood’s median home sale price is around $130,000, less than half the citywide median and slightly lower than nearby neighborhoods like East Omaha and Highlander-Long School. Newer or remodeled homes sell from the low $100,000s to the low $200,000s, while prices start at $60,000 to $70,000 for fixer-uppers. “Investors will flip those houses because a lot of them are in really bad shape and they have the ability to turn them into a diamond in the rough,” Albers says.
Conestoga Community features some newer Craftsman bungalows.
Conestoga Community has seen new construction as of late, including rows of charming Bungalows.
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Community centers offer activities for children and adults
Conestoga Community is home to The Hope Center for Kids, a faith-based youth organization. The center offers after-school and summer programs where kids can get help with homework, participate in sports and go on college visits. Upperclassmen can apply for the Employment Academy to learn job skills and land internships with local businesses. Next door, the Schenzel Community Center has a roller rink and community events for kids and adults. The North Omaha Trail is still a work in progress, but Phase 1 is complete and accessible just a block north of the neighborhood. When it’s done, the multiuse pathway will stretch 8 miles into Downtown Omaha.
Conestoga Community is a vibrant community that celebrates local culture.
Local businesses help anchor Conestoga Community
Several area businesses are known for their commitment to the community. Here’s a sampling:
Big Mama’s Kitchen & Catering, a popular soul food restaurant, hires people who are reentering the workforce after serving prison time
Get N Go Fish began as a convenience store and evolved into a dining hot spot that specializes in fried fish
Styles of Evolution, a Black-owned clothing store, selling suits and other formal wear
Kids attend Omaha Public Schools, including Central High
Most students attend Omaha Public Schools. The highly rated Central High School started out as Omaha’s first all-grades public school in 1859, and the current building added a new wing for theater, arts and music in 2019. Conestoga Elementary is right in the neighborhood, and Creighton University, a private Jesuit school, is about a mile south.
The students of Lewis & Clark Middle School enjoy learning in a large and modern school.
Conestoga Community's Magnet Elementary School is the home of the Pioneers.
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Buses stop throughout the neighborhood for easy access to the downtown area.
Downtown Omaha is 5 minutes by car, 15 by bus
The neighborhood is walkable, though most people drive or use public transportation to get around the city. The Metro transit system is more convenient here than in most parts of Omaha. You can be downtown in about 15 minutes if you take the bus, or it's a 5-minute drive.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Conestoga Community
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Conestoga Community Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Conestoga Community, Omaha sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Conestoga Community, Omaha over the last 12 months is $132,000, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This property is owned by Omaha Municipal Land Bank. To acquire this property, you must fill out the application that is on the website. The committee meets once a month to review applications and decide if they are approved or if they want more details about the project. Not all lots are buildable. Please do your own due diligence before you apply.
This property is owned by Omaha Municipal Land Bank. To acquire this property, you must fill out the application that is on the website. The committee meets once a month to review applications and decide if they are approved or if they want more details about the project. Not all lots are buildable. Please do your own due diligence before you apply.
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This property is owned by Omaha Municipal Land Bank. To acquire this property, you must fill out the application that is on the website. The committee meets once a month to review applications and decide if they are approved or if they want more details about the project. Not all lots are buildable. Please do your own due diligence before you apply.
Welcome to The Willis Collection, a rare opportunity to own true ground-up new construction in a part of Omaha where these lots have sat untouched for over 50 years. What now stands here is a series of modern, energy-efficient homes built with intention: smart layouts that live larger than the footprint, quality finishes, natural light, and spaces designed for real, everyday comfort. The location
This property is owned by Omaha Municipal Land Bank. To acquire this property, you must fill out the application that is on the website. The committee meets once a month to review applications and decide if they are approved or if they want more details about the project. Not all lots are buildable. Please do your own due diligence before you apply.
This property is owned by Omaha Municipal Land Bank. To acquire this property, you must fill out the application that is on the website. The committee meets once a month to review applications and decide if they are approved or if they want more details about the project. Not all lots are buildable. Please do your own due diligence before you apply.
This property is owned by Omaha Municipal Land Bank. To acquire this property, you must fill out the application that is on the website. The committee meets once a month to review applications and decide if they are approved or if they want more details about the project. Not all lots are buildable. Please do your own due diligence before you apply.
Welcome to The Willis Collection, a rare opportunity to own true ground-up new construction in a part of Omaha where these lots have sat untouched for over 50 years. What now stands here is a series of modern, energy-efficient homes built with intention: smart layouts that live larger than the footprint, quality finishes, natural light, and spaces designed for real, everyday comfort. The location
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