Gerald R. Ford, the 38th president of the United States, and born in Omaha, Nebraska. He is commemorated with the Ford Memorial Gardens, taking place where his childhood home once stood – and the surrounding neighborhood serves as a namesake. Ford Birthsite nearly directly borders downtown Omaha, and is extremely historic in nature, from the memorial site to the original vintage architecture.
Many properties in the area are original architecture from the late 19th century leading into the 20th. Homes sit closely together on the residential streets, concrete steps leading up along the gentle hills that head the front yards. There’s quite a variety of architectural styles, but this neighborhood has several picturesque frames, seen in the influence of Victorian and Queen Anne homes. With turrets and the classic decorative embellishments over the porches, these add an air of whimsy and share space with compact bungalows and the ever-classic Craftsman. Some townhouses and condos were mixed in during the mid-19th century, and it’s rare to see contemporary housing in Ford Birthsite. Two and three-bedroom homes start at around $250,000, and can easily surpass $300,000 if larger or having seen heavy restoring. The rare modern townhouse spikes up to around $400,000.
A large portion of the neighborhood is engulfed by Hanscom Park. At 58 acres, this green space has plenty to explore, with scenic walking trails that wind throughout to lead to different areas. At the south of the park is an indoor tennis court complex and an outdoor pool, while the north has a dedicated dog play area and disc golf course. People lounge by the pond and kids run around the large playground – due to its central location, it’s easy to walk to from nearly all residential streets.
Most residents head to Park Avenue when it's time to run their weekly errands or meet up with friends for a meal. There are several big-name essential stops in nearby Leavenworth, such as Supermercado Nuestra Familia, the YMCA, national banks and more. Ford Birthsite excels in supporting local businesses to highlight its community's personality. People pop into Endless Trail Bike Shop to scout out their newest set of wheels, sit down at Taqueria El Alteño 2 for some of the most flavorful tacos the area has to offer and pick up pastries from International Bakery.
Ford Birthsite is served by the district of Omaha Public Schools, and children can start their education at Jackson Elementary, graded with an overall C-minus on Niche and a B-plus for diversity. Jackson Elementary participates in the Dual Language Mission, focusing on helping students learn two or more languages in the classroom. Children move on to Norris Middle, graded with another C-minus, before finishing basic education at Central High. Central High receives an overall B-plus from Niche and an A for athletics and college prep, making it into the top 50 of Nebraska's best public high schools.
The neighborhood is bordered by the major thoroughfare of Interstate 480, which is crucial to zipping around Omaha and getting residents downtown in less than 10 minutes. The Omaha metro bus system has several stops on the main road of Park Avenue, and it connects to downtown Omaha and outlying suburbs.
Tim Reeder
Better Homes and Gardens R.E.
(712) 217-3607
207 Total Sales
5 in Ford Birthsite
$130K - $388K Price Range
Christopher Beaton
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
(531) 233-3308
82 Total Sales
1 in Ford Birthsite
$116,000 Price
Lisa Zimmerman
Better Homes and Gardens R.E.
(531) 999-6190
165 Total Sales
6 in Ford Birthsite
$90K - $730K Price Range
Milt Schneider
Nebraska Realty
(531) 200-7022
249 Total Sales
4 in Ford Birthsite
$150K - $295K Price Range
Sarah Maier Pavel
Better Homes and Gardens R.E.
(531) 541-5657
333 Total Sales
1 in Ford Birthsite
$364,000 Price
Staci Mueller
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
(402) 513-2261
224 Total Sales
2 in Ford Birthsite
$265K - $315K Price Range
On average, homes in Ford Birthsite, Omaha sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Ford Birthsite, Omaha over the last 12 months is $274,000, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,105 - $2,130 per month
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