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West Fairacres is home to two Omaha Public Schools
West Fairacres is conveniently located along the West Dodge Road thoroughfare in west Omaha, about 14 miles from downtown. West Dodge is one of the city’s main commercial corridors, so errands and commuting are a snap, but that’s not the only benefit of living in this neighborhood. It’s also home to two schools in the Omaha Public Schools District: Columbian Elementary and Burke High. The elementary school is highly rated, and Burke’s active alumni association recently helped kick off an $8 million renovation project to improve the football and track stadium. Spectators descend on West Fairacres throughout the year to cheer on student athletes, notably during Nebraska’s State Track Meet in May.
The residents of West Fairacres take pride in their homes.
West Fairacres Park is tucked into a corner of the neighborhood.
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Buyers can choose from a variety of well-maintained homes
West Fairacres offers a variety of housing styles. Here’s a sampling of what you’ll have to choose from:
Condos
Midcentury ranch-style and split-level homes
Craftsman bungalows from the 1980s
New Traditional homes with brick exteriors and gabled roof accents
For the most part, houses here offer more living space than comparable ones in surrounding neighborhoods like Leawood West and Deer Ridge. Lot sizes are also generous by city standards, with many measuring one-third to half an acre. Homes are usually well-maintained, and some have finished basements for additional storage or living space.
You will find a wide variety of home styles in the West Fairacres neighborhood.
Split-level homes are commonplace in the West Fairacres neighborhood.
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The cost of owning a home in West Fairacres
The neighborhood’s median home sale price is around $387,000, well above the citywide median of $300,000. Condos sell from the mid-$100,000s to the mid-$300,000s, and most single-family homes sell from the lower $300,000s to the upper $500,000s. Nebraska’s property taxes are higher than the national average, but West Fairacres doesn’t have an HOA, so you won’t have to pay monthly dues.
Students are within walking distance of public and private schools
Most kids attend schools in the Omaha Public Schools district, including the two that are right in the neighborhood. Students and parents can easily walk to Columbian Elementary and Burke High, where athletes tackle their opponents at the recently renovated Burke Stadium. West Fairacres is also home to Friedel Jewish Academy, a private school on the Jewish Community Center of Omaha campus.
Columbian Elementary School serves the area's younger students.
Burke High School has a well-rounded curriculum.
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Typical commute times from West Fairacres
West Dodge Road, one of Omaha’s primary traffic arteries, borders the neighborhood and connects to Interstate 680 less than 2 miles away. Metro buses serve the area, but not many people use the system, especially this far west of downtown. The drive to Downtown Omaha usually takes 15 to 20 minutes. If you work at Children’s Nebraska hospital, you’ll have a 10-minute drive, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is about 15 minutes away.
Restaurants, retail and green spaces are all close by
Shopping centers and business parks are clustered along West Dodge Road. Here are a few of the conveniences you’ll find right across the road:
Groceries and gas at Hy-Vee
Big-box and wholesale retailers like Menards and Costco
Fast-food options, including Five Guys, Subway, Chick-fil-A and Panera Bread
Financial services at BMO, Equity Bank and First National Bank of Omaha
If you want to get outside, West Fairacres Park connects to the adjoining Meadow Lane neighborhood and its namesake park. The sprawling green space has shaded walking trails, a playground, picnic areas and courts for tennis, basketball and pickleball.
Convenient shopping can be found near West Fairacres at the local Hy-Vee.
West Fairacres Park offers a wide open green space in the West Fairacres neighborhood.
GreatSchools:
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Fairacres
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Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Fairacres Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Fairacres, Omaha sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in West Fairacres, Omaha over the last 12 months is $382,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
West Fairacres on a .49-acre lot backing to a tree line, this home offers privacy, space & an exceptional indoor–outdoor spaces in a central location. Outdoor living features two-tiered decks. Inside, the amazing kitchen has new double ovens & dishwasher (2025), and two islands complete the picture. The expansive dining area opens to the deck through a new sliding door. The main level also
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