Westside

What homebuyers should know about the Westside housing market

Midcentury ranch-style and two-story homes populate Westside’s curving residential streets. Most have large yards shaded by mature trees, and lot sizes can measure up to three-quarters of an acre. In the northern half of the neighborhood, you’ll find a few contemporary and New Traditional houses, some built as recently as 2025. The neighborhood’s median home sale price is around $800,000, more than twice the citywide median. Properties typically sell from the mid-$200,000s to the mid-$1 millions, with newly built or stylishly renovated homes landing on the upper end of the spectrum. On average, listings stay on the market for about two months, which is in line with the national average. “This area is unique because it offers homes that are not too big, not too small, but just the right size,” says Realtor Susan Wilson with Woods Brothers Realty, who’s been selling in the area for nearly a decade. “While families with kids do love Westside, it also attracts buyers who don’t want a massive house. Creighton University Medical Center is nearby, so we get a lot of interest from medical professionals as well.” Buyers who are new to Omaha should note that Nebraska’s property tax rates are usually higher than the national average.

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Comparing Westside to other neighborhoods in District 66

For some homebuyers, being so close to District 66’s middle and high schools justifies Westside’s higher home prices. But this isn’t the only neighborhood in District 66, and others have their own distinct appeal. For example, the median home sale price in Loveland is around $415,000 — still above the citywide median, but much lower than in Westside — and the neighborhood features a similar blend of older and newer homes, many on generously sized lots. Meanwhile, Paddock Road offers even lower home prices, plus it’s right on Interstate 80 for quick rides to Downtown Omaha or the Henry Doorly Zoo.

Many residents can walk to restaurants and shopping centers

Most streets in Westside get minimal through traffic, and some have sidewalks, making it possible to walk to shopping centers and restaurants. Most are concentrated around West Center Road and Pacific Street, which borders the neighborhood to the north. In these areas, you’ll find dining options that include:

• Le Quartier Bakery & Café, serving freshly baked croissants, pastries, breads and sandwiches
• Saddle Creek Breakfast Club, known for its vegetarian and vegan offerings, including “biscuits and gravy” made with scrambled tofu and mushroom-cashew bechamel
• Hip Bao, a fast-casual spot featuring handmade dumplings and noodle dishes
• Timber Wood Fire Bistro, specializing in hearty steaks and wood-fired pizza

Commuting to downtown Omaha and major employers

Although Omaha Metro buses serve the area, most Westside residents drive. West Center Road, a key east-to-west thoroughfare, runs along the neighborhood’s southern edge. Interstate 80 is also close by, providing a good starting point for the roughly 10-mile drive to Downtown Omaha and job centers in Midtown Crossing. The University of Nebraska Medical Center, another major employer, is about 5 miles away in Midtown Omaha. Depending on traffic conditions, most of these destinations can be reached by car in 10 to 20 minutes. Also, since CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy is roughly a mile from the neighborhood, some health care professionals might be able to walk or bike to work.

Parks, trails and a private golf course are all nearby

There are no parks in Westside proper, but surrounding neighborhoods offer plenty of opportunities to get outside. Popular nearby recreation options include:

• Towl Park, which has a fishing lagoon, a baseball field, and lighted tennis and basketball courts
• Big Papio Trail, a paved multiuse path that follows Big Papillion Creek
• Happy Hollow Club, a private club with swimming facilities and an 18-hole golf course

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