Hawthorne is an Omaha neighborhood in the Millard area, which is known for its outstanding school system. Shaded streets and large, well-kept homes give it a peaceful suburban vibe. Zorinsky Lake is less than a mile away, with hiking trails that you can easily reach on foot. Schools and shopping are within walking distance, too.
Families are attracted to this area for the highly rated Millard Public Schools district. Rohwer Elementary School is right in the neighborhood, and Millard West High — which Niche ranks as the seventh-best high school in Nebraska — sits on the other side of Q Street. “It was a newer school in the mid-’90s,” says Kelly Buscher, a former Millard West High teacher and current Realtor with NP Dodge Real Estate. “It was pretty far west, but it’s built up quite a bit around there now.” You can walk to the high school and its sports fields from any house in Hawthorne.
Most houses in Hawthorne are New Traditional and Colonial Revival homes that were built in the late 1990s and early 2000s. “They’re pretty well kept up,” says Buscher, who has nine years of local experience. Homes typically have three or four bedrooms, along with spacious driveways and attached three-car garages that give you plenty of parking space. A few townhomes are available, too.
Prices start in the mid-$200,000s for townhomes. Contemporary, New Traditional and Colonial Revival detached single-family homes sell from the upper $200,000s to the upper $600,000s. If you buy property in an area with an HOA, like Hawthorne or Dickinson’s Landing, you’ll have to pay dues as well — typically around $100 to $300 per year. Properties tend to sell after about three weeks on the market, the same as in Lake Shore, the next neighborhood over. Lake Shore’s median sale price of $415,000 is a bit lower than Hawthorne’s median, and houses there are slightly older; most were built in the early ’90s.
Hawthorne’s residential streets are laid out in a loose grid pattern with a few loops and cul-de-sacs. Sidewalks are well-maintained and the roads are pretty level, so it’s easy to get around on foot. There’s not much through-traffic, either, so the streets are quiet and bike-friendly. Residents rely on cars for travel outside the neighborhood, which is typical for Omaha. The commute to major employers in Downtown Omaha takes about 25 minutes.
Hawthorne Park is in the heart of the neighborhood, with a playground, picnic areas, paved trails, a basketball court, a playground and plenty of open space. You can also walk over to Lake Shore, where a walking path connects to the hiking trails around Zorinsky Lake. “It’s just a really pretty area — a big lake with a big walking trail — so people run, bike and walk around there,” Buscher says. The no-wake lake is also good for kayaking, canoeing and fishing.
There’s a little shopping center with a Hy-Vee grocery store in the neighborhood’s southwest corner. You’ll find several restaurants here too, including:
If you live in Dickinson’s Landing, you’ll be invited to social gatherings like neighborhood garage sales, Easter egg hunts and Fourth of July parades. The HOA also hosts a Party in the Park in September with music, food and games at Hawthorne Park.
Jennifer Waxberg
Better Homes and Gardens R.E.
(531) 301-8820
120 Total Sales
1 in Hawthorne
$445,000 Price
Kelly Andreasen
Better Homes and Gardens R.E.
(531) 201-7791
112 Total Sales
1 in Hawthorne
$460,000 Price
Ethan Brown
Better Homes and Gardens R.E.
(712) 227-6552
279 Total Sales
1 in Hawthorne
$345,000 Price
Nicole Hilderbrand
Better Homes and Gardens R.E.
(402) 588-5470
392 Total Sales
4 in Hawthorne
$227K - $715K Price Range
Steve VanHerpen
Real Broker NE, LLC
(712) 217-2780
217 Total Sales
1 in Hawthorne
$365,000 Price
Jamie Hilderbrand
Better Homes and Gardens R.E.
(402) 523-2850
402 Total Sales
3 in Hawthorne
$585K - $715K Price Range
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Hawthorne | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Hawthorne, Omaha sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Hawthorne, Omaha over the last 12 months is $468,500, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Lake Shore offers tranquility and convenience close to Zorinsky Lake.
Lakeside location, larger homes and lush landscapes in West Omaha
A growing west Omaha neighborhood that surrounds Zorinsky Lake
A suburban neighborhood anchored by a recreational park not too far from downtown.
Large suburban homes in the Millard School District
A quiet Omaha suburb along the shores of Zorinsky Lake
