Leawood West Homes for Sale

Leawood West is a well-established Omaha neighborhood known for its midcentury charm and close community ties. Long-standing annual traditions like Easter egg hunts and Fourth of July parades help keep neighbors connected. Most homes are ranch-style builds or split-levels from the 1960s and '70s, but no two are exactly alike. Housing prices range from the low $300,000s to the low $500,000s. Students can attend nearby schools in the Omaha Public Schools district, including Columbian Elementary School, which is within walking distance. Friedel Jewish Academy and the Jewish Community Center of Omaha are also close by. Deer Ridge Park has a swimming pool and tennis courts, and paved multiuse paths wind through Meadow Lane Park. Another popular green space is Trendwood Park, which features fields for soccer and baseball, sports courts, a picnic pavilion and a playground. Dodge Street, a major thoroughfare that keeps residents connected to the rest of Omaha, is lined with shopping centers and chain eateries. Hy-Vee and Costco are on hand for the essentials. South of the neighborhood, locals will find popular restaurants like Charred Burger + Bar and Summer Kitchen Cafe. Leawood West doesn't have any Metro bus stops within the neighborhood, but most people in Omaha drive. Downtown Omaha and the University of Nebraska Medical Center are both about 20 minutes by car.