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Waverly Park has small-neighborhood charm within a historical corridor
“The wide variety of historic homes is a big reason people like living in Waverly Park,” says Will Hagel, Realtor with BHHS Ambassador Real Estate. “Buyers love the architecture, the proximity to downtown and the small neighborhood vibe that comes with living in a historic corridor. But what sets Waverly Park apart from other neighborhoods is that it has a particularly wide variety of turn-of-the-20th century home styles.”
A variety of unique historic home-styles line the streets of Waverly Park.
Unwind with a perfect brew at Hardy Coffee Co. near Waverly Park.
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Vintage homes from Craftsmans to Colonial Revivals and Foursquares
While Waverly Park is indeed a tiny neighborhood – it’s just about one square mile – it packs a punch with the various home styles here. You’ll have fun discovering the unique homes built from 1900 to about 1940 including cottages, bungalows, American Foursquare, Craftsman-style, ranch-style and even some large, brick Colonial Revivals. You can find well-updated, four-bedroom brick cottages from the 1920s for around $210,000. Occasionally, you can find one-and-a-half or two-story Craftsman-style homes for sale. Recent purchases have ranged from $250,000 to $270,000. Homebuyers will be delighted to find that many homes on the market have been well-updated if not fully renovated.
Cozy brick homes are commonplace in the Waverly Park neighborhood.
Many homes in the Waverly Park neighborhood have a unique character.
Multi-floor homes are great for growing families settling in to Waverly Park.
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Omaha’s public schools and a century-old Catholic private school
Holy Name School is a 105-year-old Catholic school serving pre-K through eighth grade and is located on Fontenelle Boulevard. While it is the only school within the exact boundaries of Waverly Park, there are highly regarded Omaha public schools close by. Built in 1973, King Elementary was named after Dr. Martin Luther King thus making it the first Omaha public school to be named after a distinguished African American leader. It offers pre-K through fifth grade. Monroe Middle offers a Gifted & Talented program as well as a variety of clubs including Book Blasters, African American History Challenge and Robotics. Benson Magnet High offers AP and honors classes and a Career Academies concentration in one of the following three content areas: Design & Construction, Business & Entrepreneurship, and Health Professions. Academies provide exposure to content-specific curricula and real-world applications, as well as partnerships with local businesses.
Holy Name School is a 105 year old Catholic School, educating students in Waverly Park.
King Elementary School serves the residents of Waverly Park and received a C-minus from Niche.
Growing minds continue their education at Monroe Middle School, earning a C-minus from Niche.
Education is cultivated at Benson High School, which received a C-plus score from Niche.
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Park features like a lagoon, trails, athletics amenities and a YMCA
Lake James Park is less than a mile west and includes a baseball diamond, a basketball court, a playground and over two acres of open green space. Fontenelle Park is a well-appointed 107-acre park one mile north. It features a natural lagoon that permits catch-and-release fishing and well-designed walking trails surrounding the rest of the park. A “sprayground” is a favorite summer spot for children on hot days. The park also features a large pavilion that houses the Joe Edmondson YMCA, a nine-hole golf course, basketball, tennis courts and two football fields.
Lake James Park, in North Omaha, features a basketball court for a casual afternoon game.
Residents love to walk around the paved trails of Fontenelle Park.
Lagoons, ponds and parks are easily accessible for the residents of Waverly Park.
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Everything from thrift shopping to trendy clothing stores
Urban living offers a wide variety of shopping venues and some of the best are right in the neighborhood. Humble Jumble Thrift Store is a fun shopping venue as well as a community resource of Holy Name Parish. You’ll find everything from clothing and kitchen items to toys and furniture. Urban Casual sells shirts, shoes, hats, sweatshirts and more, and is a popular destination for area students.
Waverly Park denizens stop in at Urban Casual which features the latest fashion trends.
Urban Casual in Waverly Park is one of Omaha's largest clothing stores.
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A barbecue joint, Cajun cooking, big-box stores and grocery options
Hartland Bar-B-Que’s tagline is “Where You Can Taste the Smoke.” If that doesn’t tell you what makes them a hot spot, then nothing else will. Order their brisket or pork dinner for takeout along with some of their homemade sides. Less than five minutes away on North 30th Street, you’ll find Cajun Kitchen in a tiny corner storefront. Don’t let their size fool you. They have plenty on the menu including smoked ribs to go, homemade cheesecakes and jambalaya. Fresh flowers, seasonal décor and groceries are nearby at Walmart Neighborhood Market on N. Saddle Creek Road. Hamilton Food Mart is convenient and close by when you need something in a hurry.
Hartland Bar-B-Que is a local hot spot for great eats, in Waverly Park.
The local Walmart has all of your daily essentials in the Waverly Park area.
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Waverly Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Waverly Park, Omaha sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Waverly Park, Omaha over the last 12 months is $189,500, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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