Vickie Jenkins
Responds Quickly
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
(712) 217-2851
165 Total Sales
1 in East Omaha
$160,000 Price
East Omaha
"East Omaha is a thriving downtown neighborhood, and people live here not only because they are so close to the energy of the surrounding city, but also because homes here really hold their value," says Tina Sempeck, a Realtor with eXp Realty. In 1854, this historic neighborhood was the first to be annexed as part of the City of Omaha. Its western half was originally settled by German and Swedish immigrants in the 1870s. Jewish immigrants started businesses and built homes in the 1910s. By the 1920s, African-American businesses, churches and homes developed. That heritage is evident today, as some of the community's leaders can trace their ancestry to that early growth period.
East Omaha borders the north edge of downtown Omaha and Creighton University. Eppley Omaha International Airport and Carter Lake are both less than a 15-minute drive away. While a majority of housing in the neighborhood is provided by large apartment buildings, about 25% of residences are free-standing homes, many of them built in the early 1900s. One and two-story cottages, bungalows and Craftsman-style homes are common. A two-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage built in 1900 with a new roof, gutters and siding recently sold for $130,000. A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-story cottage from 1900 with updated bathrooms and a remodeled kitchen recently sold for $155,000.
Kids can walk to local public schools. Conestoga Elementary is offers pre-k through sixth grade with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. Niche gives them a C-minus rating. Lewis and Clark Middle has a C-rating from Niche. It and its partner Central High are International Baccalaureate Program schools that offer required and elective STEM courses. Niche gives Central High an overall A-minus rating.
East Omaha residents enjoy the best of both worlds regarding geography. They are essentially in downtown Omaha, but they are also just minutes away from parks and lakes. Levi Carter Park is located on the northwest edge of 1,100-acre Carter Lake. The park has baseball and football fields, basketball courts, walking trails, picnic areas, a pavilion and plenty of open space. Carter Lake is an oxbow-shaped, man-made lake that is located on the border of Nebraska and Iowa. Visitors enjoy fishing, sailing, water skiing, camping, swimming, scuba diving and rock climbing, all while being able to view the downtown Omaha skyline.
East Omaha's restaurants are a highlight of the neighborhood. As anchor businesses in this tight-knit community, they not only boast longevity and an abundance of local and national recognition, but they also give back to the community in outstanding ways. Big Mama’s Kitchen & Catering is a second-generation family-owned restaurant and catering business that donates more than 25,000 meals each year. Fans praise their homemade daily specials such as perch and walleye fillets, as well as their fried chicken and smoked featherbones. Jackson’s Fair Deal Café gives 10% off to first responders, health care providers and college students. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and are known for their catfish special and their chicken wings. Styles of Evolution is a black- and veteran-owned, fashion-forward clothing store located on Ohio Street, featuring suits, formal wear and dress shoes. LeFlores New Look Fashions features men's and boys' suits, hats and sportswear.
Nearby grocery stores include Chubb’s Finer Foods with fresh meats and fish, as well as Family Dollar with discounts on groceries, household goods and beauty products. As East Omaha nears its 170th year, it continues to write its own chapter in the story of Omaha.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Vickie Jenkins
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Mo Albers
Mo Albers
Realty ONE Group Sterling
(531) 233-5094
104 Total Sales
1 in East Omaha
$100,000 Price
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Lorena Manfredi
Lorena Manfredi
Better Homes and Gardens R.E.
(531) 999-7197
35 Total Sales
4 in East Omaha
$75K - $145K Price Range
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Rick Kanne
Rick Kanne
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
(531) 201-2625
148 Total Sales
1 in East Omaha
$120,000 Price
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Elizabeth Matthews
Elizabeth Matthews
NP Dodge RE Sales Inc 148Dodge
(531) 541-5996
27 Total Sales
1 in East Omaha
$227,000 Price
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Bill Swanson
Bill Swanson
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
(402) 513-2280
146 Total Sales
1 in East Omaha
$70,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Adams Park
Bedford Place Park
Kountze Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Franklin Park
Kellom Greenbelt Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
- Walking Paths
Berdette Park
- Community Center
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | East Omaha | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 9 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 10 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
East Omaha Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Omaha, Omaha sell after 83 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in East Omaha, Omaha over the last 12 months is $418,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$449,900
Median Sale Price
$418,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$449,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$416,585
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$239
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
382
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1910
Months of Supply
0.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,337
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,312
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,844
Median Age
38
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,852
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,697
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
16.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.2%
% Population in Labor Force
57.3%
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®
31
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
15
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35
/ 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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