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Reinvestment is bringing new life to Highlander-Long School
An iconic thoroughfare forms the backbone of Highlander-Long School. North 24th Street, once affectionately dubbed “The Deuce” and “Street of Dreams,” runs along the edge of the North Omaha neighborhood. At the height of The Deuce’s glory days in the 1940s and ’50s, jazz music drifted from its buzzing clubs and cafes. Although years of disinvestment dimmed the glow, recent reinvestment efforts are attempting to shine new light on this part of the city. Mixed-use projects are expanding commercial spaces and housing opportunities, and buyers benefit from home prices that often fall below the citywide median.
Highlander-Long School is a residential North Omaha neighborhood that's seeing big changes.
Colorful and cultural artwork is a staple of the pride within Highlander-Long School.
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Comparatively low home prices draw investors to the area
Highlander-Long School was developed in the early 1900s, and many of its homes date to that period, but newer ranch-style and two-story houses have been added in recent years. Modern townhomes and apartment complexes are also sprinkled in. The neighborhood’s median home sale price is almost $100,000 below the citywide median, which may appeal to buyers and investors seeking lower entry prices. Properties usually sell from the lower $100,000s to the upper $200,000s. The condition of the homes depends on the seller; some fixer-uppers are sold as-is, but remodeled houses also appear on the market.
Highlander-Long School features a mix of older homes and new development.
New and updated homes are scattered throughout the neighborhood.
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The Highlander development along North 30th Street is continuing to grow and thrive.
How mixed-use redevelopment is changing the neighborhood
Local nonprofit Seventy Five North has spearheaded efforts to overcome the area’s disinvestment and reinvigorate its landscape. “This was a hot spot for entrepreneurship, art and live music in the ’40s. We’re working toward building it back up,” says Realtor and North Omaha native Angel Starks of Nebraska Realty. The Highlander community is a mix of modern townhouses and rowhomes that brings residents together through shared amenities like a swimming pool, a community center and green spaces. Another mixed-use development is in the works at the corner of North 24th and Lake. The roughly $80 million project is slated to add new housing, retail and commercial space to the neighborhood.
Comparing Highlander-Long School to nearby North Omaha neighborhoods
Highlander-Long School is just one of several North Omaha neighborhoods featuring a diverse mix of homes at comparatively low prices. The median home sale price in Erskine Park is about the same as in this neighborhood, but more single-family housing options are available. You might find lower prices in Prospect Hill, which also offers more single-family homes, or Conestoga Community, another neighborhood that’s steeped in local history.
How residents get to downtown Omaha and major employers
Sidewalks line many streets, and a few of them are bike-friendly, making it possible to access local restaurants and shops without a car. However, you’ll probably want to either drive or take the bus for longer trips. With U.S. 75 cutting through the neighborhood, commuters have a straight shot into Downtown Omaha, about a mile and a half south. The drive usually takes 5 to 10 minutes in light traffic. Although not many residents use public transit, the Omaha Metro bus system is more convenient in North Omaha than in many other parts of the city. Some bus routes can deliver riders to downtown destinations and nearby employers like UNMC in 20 to 25 minutes.
Downtown Omaha is just a few minutes away from Highlander-Long School.
U.S. Route 75 bisects Highlander-Long School, giving residents easy access to the rest of Omaha.
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Students can attend Omaha’s oldest active high school
Students in the neighborhood are served by Omaha Public Schools, which uses a school choice system. Central High, the oldest active high school in the city, is a short drive away in downtown Omaha. The school receives a B from Niche and offers academic pathways in STEM, Global Arts and Leadership and Global Studies.
Highlander-Long School has several popular restaurants and shops
Local restaurants, some of them longtime favorites, surround the neighborhood. You can grab a meal at these places:
Jackson’s Fair Deal Cafe, serving comfort food classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Get-N-Go Fish, a fast-casual restaurant specializing in fried catfish and tilapia
Omaha Chicken Co., a Midwest-style fried chicken spot with wings, tenders and burgers
One Potato and BBQ, offering loaded baked potatoes piled high with smoked brisket, pulled pork or chicken
Big Mama’s Kitchen & Catering, a favorite for Southern soul food
Neighborhood retailers include streetwear boutique Haberdash O.N.E and men’s clothing store LeFlore’s New Look Fashions. The Fair Deal Village Market Place, where local entrepreneurs operate micro-retail shops out of repurposed shipping containers, offers a distinctive shopping experience and access to a variety of food vendors. Aldi provides another grocery option a short drive north.
Locals flock to Jackson's Fair Deal Cafe for homemade Southern comfort food.
LeFlore's New Look Fashions offers men's formal and casual wear.
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Visitors to Dreamland Park can almost hear the jazz music from days of old.
Outdoor spaces and cultural landmarks around the neighborhood
For time outdoors, Adams Park is less than a mile away. The green space covers more than 60 acres and includes the following features:
A trail network for various skill levels
Playground equipment
A pump track and skills zone for cyclists
A scenic lagoon
The Adams Park Community Center is onsite with meeting and event space and a gymnasium with a full-sized basketball court. Within the neighborhood, the statue and fountains at Dreamland Park honor its jazz history. You can delve deeper into the area’s roots at landmarks like The Great Plains Black History Museum and the Culxr House, a cultural center for artists, musicians and activists.
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Highlander-Long School Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Highlander-Long School, Omaha sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Highlander-Long School, Omaha over the last 12 months is $233,500, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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NEW CONSTRUCTION just minutes from downtown, Midtown crossing and Blackstone. Two story home, sits on a flat lot. Open floor plan, spacious and well distributed. Three bedrooms on the 2nd floor and one bedroom with egress window ready to be finished in the basement. Large family room, bathroom rough-in, all framed, drywall in, light fixtures, ready for your personal touch. Two car garage attached
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