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Top draws for Waverly Park homebuyers
Waverly Park is a pocket-sized neighborhood a few miles northwest of Downtown Omaha. The tiny grid of residential streets covers roughly 1 square mile near Fontenelle Park, one of the city’s well-appointed green spaces. This part of Omaha is known for cozy historic homes that are typically priced below the citywide median, and Waverly Park fits that bill to a T. But with several parks and schools within walking distance, the neighborhood is especially alluring for families. A convenient location 2 miles north of the University of Nebraska Medical Center and close to state Highway 64 boosts its appeal for commuters, too.
A variety of unique historic homes line the streets of Waverly Park.
Lagoons, ponds and parks are easily accessible.
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Early 1900s homes line the streets of Waverly Park
Waverly Park is almost exclusively residential, with neat rows of early 20th-century homes set well back from the street. Common housing styles include Craftsman bungalows, vernacular gable-front cottages and American Foursquares. Given that most homes were built in the early 1900s, they might need some TLC. “It can be hit or miss,” says Sara Harvey, a Realtor with Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate who has almost 10 years of local experience. “They are older, historic and beautiful homes, and a lot of them have been updated, but there are a few that have had deferred maintenance.” In most areas, narrow sidewalks and wide, grassy banks separate homes from traffic. Some houses sit atop low hills, with residents climbing short flights of stairs to reach their front doors.
Cozy brick homes are commonplace in the Waverly Park neighborhood.
Homes in the Waverly Park neighborhood have plenty of character.
American Foursquare is one of several housing styles you'll find in Waverly Park.
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The housing market and typical prices in Waverly Park
The median home sale price for this neighborhood is around $213,000, well below the citywide median. Properties typically sell from the mid-$100,000s to the mid-$200,000s after spending an average of 16 days on the market. While most residents own their homes, more than one-third are renters, and the median monthly rent for a single-family home is $1,600.
Waverly Park has many craftsman-style homes throughout the neighborhood.
If you love homes with charm and some history you'll love Waverly Park.
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Nearby parks offer space to run around or relax outdoors
Fontenelle Park is less than a mile north, so it’s a quick walk or bike ride away. The public green space spans around 108 acres, with plentiful amenities that include:
A fishing lagoon
Walking trails
Sports fields
Tennis and basketball courts
A playground and splash pad
You can also walk over to Lake James Park, which is just outside the neighborhood on Bedford Avenue. This is a smaller park, but it has a playground for the kids, plus a baseball diamond and a basketball court.
Lake James Park has a small basketball court for casual games.
Paved trails at Fontenelle Park wind around the fishing lagoon.
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Public and private school options are within walking distance
Students are zoned for Omaha Public Schools, including Monroe Middle and Benson High, both of which are within walking distance of Waverly Park. Benson is a magnet school where kids can focus on design and construction, business and entrepreneurship, or health professions for three years before graduating. Holy Name School, a Catholic school serving students from prekindergarten through eighth grade, offers a private option right in the neighborhood. Also nearby is Omaha Street School, a private Christian high school with a student-teacher ratio of 8 to 1.
Students are zoned for Omaha Public Schools, including Monroe Middle.
Benson High School offers career academies beginning in the sophomore year.
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Commuters to Downtown Omaha and UNMC are in a good location
The neighborhood itself is walkable and Metro bus routes serve the area, but you’ll probably need a car for errands and commuting. The 4-mile drive downtown takes about 10 minutes, while the same trip by bus can take half an hour. On a similar note, UNMC is about 2 miles away, and while you can usually drive there in under 10 minutes, the bus ride can take around 20.
Public transportation can be found throughout the Malcolm X neighborhood.
A transit station near Malcolm X in Omaha helps many people get around town.
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Shopping and dining options near Waverly Park
You’ll have to leave the neighborhood to find groceries or a place to grab a quick bite. Fortunately, there are several options nearby, including:
Walmart Neighborhood Market on North Saddle Creek Road, near UNMC
Cajun Kitchen for fried chicken and catfish
Hartland Bar-B-Que for smoked pork, chicken, brisket and ribs
Buttered Marshmallow for baked goods, including “charcakerie” boards
If you work at UNMC, you’ll also be close to the dining and nightlife in the Blackstone district. “North 30th Street has grocery shops,” Harvey says, “but you’re not far from Midtown Omaha either.”
Hartland Bar-B-Que is a local hot spot for great eats near Waverly Park.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Waverly Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Waverly Park, Omaha sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Waverly Park, Omaha over the last 12 months is $213,500, up 28% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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