Oak Heights Home for Sale

Oak Heights in Omaha is a leafy neighborhood more than 10 miles southwest of downtown. Mature trees line the residential streets, giving the area a peaceful suburban vibe. Families are drawn to its location on the eastern edge of the highly rated Millard Public Schools district, which consistently ranks among the best in Nebraska. Hitchcock Elementary sits within Oak Heights, and older students can attend Millard South High School, where eligible teens can earn college credits through Metropolitan Community College.

Housing consists mainly of split-level, ranch-style and raised ranch homes from the 1960s and '70s, set on lots of about 8,000 to 10,000 square feet with paved driveways and well-maintained yards. Oak Heights Park provides things to do close to home, including a playground, basketball and tennis courts, a soccer field, picnic areas and a seasonal public pool with a slide, diving board and kiddie zone. Nearby Applewood Heights Park adds a walking trail, and Johnny Goodman Golf Course offers an 18-hole public course with a driving range.

Daily errands are simple, with Oak Heights situated between shopping plazas that include fast-food chains, sit-down restaurants and a Hy-Vee supermarket. Q Street borders the neighborhood to the north and connects to Interstate 80, putting Downtown Omaha within a 15- to 20-minute drive.