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A West Omaha neighborhood at the edge of Elmwood Park
“Elmwood Park is a great city neighborhood, but a lot of people overlook its best asset,” says Raquel Ahlvers, a Realtor with Better Homes and Garden Real Estate. “Yes, it has great homes, historic value, and easy access to schools and shopping, but what sets it apart from most other West Omaha neighborhoods is that it is right next to Elmwood Park.” The park, established in 1889, began as a 55-acre acquisition from the city but has expanded to over 216 acres that sit alongside many neighborhood homes.
Tudor home in Elmwood Park.
The south west Elmwood Park is located near many shopping and recreational opportunities.
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Historic Elmwood Park
At the heart of this community is historic Elmwood Park, one of Omaha's oldest city parks. “More than half the homes border the park, and the rest are just a short walk,” says Ahlvers. “Homebuyers tend to think that it’s a ‘nice’ feature, being close to a park. But once they settle in, they’re often stunned by how lucky they are to have this gorgeous space literally as their backyard.” Fringed with mature oaks and split by a stream-fed creek, Elmwood includes baseball fields, a playground, a swimming pool and a network of trails. Locals can also take advantage of the 18-hole public golf course within the grounds of the park. Plenty of landscaped sections, such as the Grotto, are popular for events such as wedding receptions. There's also a rentable pavilion available from May through September.
Elmwood park just east of the neighborhood.
Elmwood Golf Course just to the east of the neighborhood.
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Cape Cods and Ranch-style homes
Laid out in a grid, the neighborhood runs north to south along the western border of its namesake park. Narrow sidewalks line the streets, shaded by towering oaks and pines. Architectural styles include Cape Cod, Federal, Tudor and ranch-style homes. Larger houses built in the late 1800s border the park, spanning 1,800 to 3,000 square feet. Smaller cottages and bungalows arrived as the neighborhood expanded west and south in the first half of the 20th century. Homes tend to sell for $190,000 to $400,000 on average.
Ranch style homes in the Elmwood Park neighborhood.
Cape cod style homes in the Elmwood Park neighborhood.
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A highly-rated school district
Westside Community Schools and Omaha Public Schools serve the residents of Elmwood Park. Students can attend Carl A. Swanson Elementary School, Westside Middle School and Westside High School, all of which received an A on Niche. Westside High follows a modular scheduling model, which incorporates a blend of large group, small group, independent and laboratory study. This provides students with greater access to teachers throughout the day and allows them to take more classes while encouraging them to practice responsibility through independence.
The large campus of Westside Middle School is very convenient for central Omaha families.
Carl A. Swanson Elementary School is part of the Omaha Public School System.
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Shopping and dining along 72nd Street
Major shopping and dining centers border the neighborhood to the west. Blue & Fly Asian Kitchen is a casual Chinese restaurant with a homey feel, offering both a traditional and American menu. Located on South 73rd Street, The Drover is an upscale chophouse known for their whiskey-marinated steaks. Though most shopping options are big box stores and chains, such as Aldi, Target and Best Buy, there are a few locally owned spots unique to the neighborhood, such as S & M African Boutique. Founded by a husband and wife team out of their passion for the art, clothing and textiles of West Ghana, the store provides authentic handmade African artwork, dashikis, home décor and jewelry.
The south west Elmwood Park is located near many shopping and recreational opportunities.
Meet your friends for a tasty breakfast at Le Peep in Elmwood Park.
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The Memorial Park Concert and Fireworks Show
About 2 miles northeast of the community, Memorial Park is a 65-acre green space dedicated to Douglas County veterans. Every summer, people flock to the Memorial Park Concert and Fireworks Show as big-name musicians take the stage, and fireworks burst in the night sky. “It’s a great event- just a really beautiful and relaxing vibe,” says Megan Feeney, the marketing content manager at Visit Omaha. “The kids are all tumbling around and playing in the grass— adults bring wine and picnic on the lawn.”
A walkable community
Though mainly car-dependent for commutes outside of the community, Elmwood Park itself is walkable and pedestrian-friendly. The major thoroughfare of 72nd Street borders the neighborhood to the west, while U.S. Route 6 borders the community to the north, providing direct access to downtown Omaha. Metro Transit offers public transportation through several bus stops along the major thoroughfare of 72nd Street.
For longer-distance travel, the Eppley Airfield is about 10 miles northeast of Elmwood Park and offers about 25 nonstop destinations year-round.
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Elmwood Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Elmwood Park, Omaha sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Elmwood Park, Omaha over the last 12 months is $312,000, up 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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