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Neighborhoods

So many great places to live.

 

Here are just some of the neighborhoods our area has to offer.

Omaha and its surrounding areas offer so many different places to live based on your preferences for lifestyle and landscape, proximity to work and activities, choice of school district, and style of home. Is historic more your style? Want a lake lifestyle? Love the hustle and bustle of downtown? Looking for a combination of live-work-play? Can’t make up your mind? You’ve come to the right place. 

 
 

 

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AKSARBEN

Close to beautiful Elmwood Park, University of Nebraska, shops, restaurants, and company offices of the mixed-use Aksarben Village; the Aksarben neighborhood offers a distinctive array of homes. It’s home to farmer’s markets, outdoor concerts, great walkability, and friendly neighbors. So, you don’t have to go far to enjoy everything there is to love about living in Aksarben.


Benson

One of Omaha’s older neighborhoods, dating back to the 1800s, Benson continues to draw people from around the city for its local craft brewing, live music, restaurants and eclectic neighborhood vibe. Homes feature a range of styles, with porches and treed yards, bringing young professionals, families and long-time residents. Great proximity to Omaha’s downtown and north downtown.


BLACKSTONE AND CATHEDRAL

From the Spanish colonial revival style towers of St. Cecilia Cathedral to Joslyn Castle, the Blackstone Hotel (inventor of the Ruben sandwich) and the Gold Coast District, the Blackstone and Cathedral neighborhoods are rich with local history dating back to the 1800s. Homes of all sizes and styles range from mansions to two-story family homes – many with original architectural features and modern updates. Also, newer construction and new live-play areas with restaurants, bars and entertainment.


DISTRICT 66/WESTSIDE

Nestled in the heart of Omaha, Westside or District 66 is part of the city, while still maintaining its own school district. Its neighborhoods range from traditional mid-century style ranch homes to large, newer construction set on acre lots. The area is also home to Countryside Village, Rockbrook Shopping Center and a host of other restaurants, bars, shops and trails that continue to drive the area’s popularity.


DOWNTOWN

So much to see, do and experience, Omaha’s downtown offers a virtually limitless selection of homes. From converted warehouses and historic buildings, to modern rowhouses, single-family homes and duplexes – with views of the river or the city’s ever-growing skyline. The area also encompasses worker cottages and homes of Omaha’s immigrant past, representing many countries, cultures and languages.


 


Dundee

Tree-lined streets and city parks, a great little main street with shops, restaurants, French bakery and ice cream shop and neighbors who like to be out and about – Dundee remains a desirable Omaha neighborhood. Homes range from quaint, cozy cottages to large brick Tudor and Georgian-style homes and large historical duplexes. Newer construction provides additional options to homeowners who love the idea of combining new and old.


Field Club/Hanscom park

More than 100 years since its founding, the Field Club/Hanscom Park neighborhood remains an Omaha favorite – and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Nestled in the heart of the city’s midtown area, residents enjoy the amenities of Mutual of Omaha’s Midtown Crossing with award-winning restaurants, casual dining, shopping, movie theater and green spaces that invite you bring a blanket and refreshments to enjoy live music and even outdoor movie nights.


Florence

Originally one of the oldest cities in Nebraska, Florence is a beloved Omaha neighborhood that still holds the charm of a local diner, restaurants and other local business. Beautiful historic homes are well cared for, with many drawing families to return them to their original charm. Close to downtown, the Missouri River and scenic green spaces, it is home to some of the state’s oldest buildings including an 1850s-era mill, railroad depot, “wildcat” bank and the Mormon Pioneer Cemetery, with the remains of pioneers on their way to settle in Utah in the 1840s.


Gifford Park

Bounded by several historic neighborhoods, Gifford Park was once one of the city’s busy commercial centers in the 1920s and 1930s. Its homes reflect the period, including large multi-story family homes, two-story traditional, brick row houses and smaller cottage-style. An active neighborhood association continues the commitment to beautification with green spaces and the renovation of the original 5.6-acre Gifford Park.


Luxury Neighborhoods

Custom built and well-appointed, Omaha’s selection of luxury homes and villas can be found in nearly every area of the city, in surroundings that include lake views, lush greenery, wooded seclusion, golf course greens and more. Many designed by the area’s best known custom home builders, reflecting styles and finishes that are most important to today’s luxury home buyers.



Memorial Park

Also encompassing Fairacres, the Memorial Park neighborhood remains a highly sought after area to live. Its close proximity to Omaha’s Memorial Park puts it within easy distance to open air concerts, family activities and a memorial dedicated to area men and women who have served in the military. Diverse architectural styles and tree-lined streets, noted schools, as well as locally owned restaurants, shops and activities draw individuals and families from throughout the area.


Morton Meadows

A historic, mid-city neighborhood, Morton Meadows features charming homes reflecting 1920s architecture including Tudor revival, bungalow and colonial revival, as well as other styles. Mature trees, an active neighborhood association and easy distance to the city’s most popular entertainment districts such as Midtown Crossing, Omaha’s downtown and the Old Market make Morton Meadows a popular place to live.


Northwest Omaha

Following the growth of the city, Omaha’s northwest neighborhoods provide a wide variety of architectural styles, price ranges and styles of living. From neighborhood pools and parks to shopping malls and sports complexes, it’s easy to find the style of house, neighborhood and activities that are important to you in your new home.


PONCA HILLS

From farmlands to forests and miles of hilly terrain, the Ponca Hills area features a variety of homes from traditional to farmhouse, modern and large, custom designed luxury homes – many set on scenic acreages and others with horses and other animals. Here you’ll find residents who value the peaceful, natural surrounding and sprawling night skies, along with the convenience of being minutes from downtown. 


SOUTHWEST OMAHA

Growing out along the I-80 corridor, Southwest Omaha neighborhoods showcase a variety of architectural styles that reflect the city’s outward expansion throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. From midcentury neighborhoods with well-defined streets to townhomes, winding acreage communities, and large luxury homes, there is a setting that is just what you have been looking for to call home.


 

…And don’t forget

SURROUNDING AREAS

Even beyond Omaha’s official city boundaries, there are still smaller towns, cities, and subdivisions that continue to be developed. Some are designed to provide a true live-play environment with neighborhood parks, pools and amenities and others designed to help you escape into expansive acreages, lakeside living, or a more rural setting.