$306,232Average Value$171Average Price per Sq Ft0Homes For Sale
Far South is a Lincoln neighborhood that’s far from isolated
While Far South’s name is literal in terms of location, its residents don’t have to look too far for amenities and recreation opportunities. This neighborhood is located on Lincoln's southern fringes, but it’s right next to the busy Pine Lake Road corridor that’s lined with stores and restaurants. The Far South area is also flush with green space, including the athletic field-filled Densmore Park and the adjacent Wilderness Park, which is the city’s largest park and home to miles of trails.
Locals love taking advantage of Cooper YMCA.
Downtown and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are a short drive from Far South.
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Ranch-style houses are common in this neighborhood.
Far South features a mix of established and modern houses
Homes in Far South offer quiet insulation from much of the activity nearby. The residential pockets of this area feature winding streets lined only with houses, green lawns and trees. The neighborhood has options built from the 1970s through recent years, including mostly a mix of ranch-style homes, split-levels and townhouses. Most properties come with garages, either attached or detached. Single-family houses here sell for prices from the lower $200,000s to the upper $300,000s and can come with HOA fees starting at $2 per month. Far South’s townhomes range from the lower $200,000s to the mid-$300,000s, with monthly HOA fees from $90 to $115.
Trails, athletic fields and a YMCA help locals get active
Some of Far South’s houses border Densmore Park, the roughly 60-acre green space that takes up much of the neighborhood. The park features: Four baseball and softball fields
Football and soccer fields
Baseball and tennis courts
A playground with swings
Access to the Rock Island Trail, an almost 7-mile path that runs all the way to the University of Lincoln-Nebraska City Campus
The almost 1,500-acre Wilderness Park unfurls just outside Far South. “Wilderness Park is more of a nature park,” says local Realtor Susan Wilson, who’s with Woods Bros Realty and has almost a decade of real estate experience. Trails are a signature feature of Wilderness Park: There are over 30 miles of them, open to hikers, cyclists and cross-country skiers. Wilderness Park has designated paths for horseback riders, too. The Cooper YMCA is located next to Densmore Park and features indoor and outdoor pools and a 20-foot rock climbing wall.
Kids love the playground equipment at Densmore Park.
Densmore Park offers access to the paved Rock Island Trail.
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Howzit Hawaiian BBQ is a popular spot for food just outside the neighborhood.
An array of restaurants and retail choices are within quick reach
When you live in Far South, you’re minutes from Pine Lake Road, a stretch offering a variety of day-to-day conveniences. The thoroughfare features restaurants like Howzit Hawaiian BBQ. "My biking friends and I often stop here after a long ride and we just love it,” says Josh Beyer, a local Realtor with Woods Brothers Realty and Capital City Realty Group who has about four years of industry experience. “Their meat dishes are super tasty, and the spices are really what sets them apart.” The area is also home to Taj Ali Middle Eastern Restaurant, which is known for dishes like chicken tikka. Shopping opportunities along Pine Lake include:
Costco, with an attached tire center
Super Saver, which includes a US Bank location inside
PetSmart and Guitar Center, part of the South Ridge Village shopping plaza
SouthPointe Pavilions mall, where you can find retailers including Old Navy, Scheels and Von Maur
Student are close to public and private schools
The highly rated Lincoln Southwest High School is around the corner from Far South’s homes. The school, which is part of the Lincoln Public Schools system, offers extracurricular activities like an art and photo club, a karaoke club, and a strategy gaming club. LPS also has specialized focus programs and an open enrollment process for those eyeing schools elsewhere in the district. Acton Academy is a private, Montessori-inspired option close by, serving prekindergarten through 12th grade.
Lincoln Southwest High School is part of the Far South area.
Area students may attend Beattie Elementary School for kindergarten through fifth grade.
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Commuters can get downtown and to the airport with relative ease
Even though it's on the outskirts, Far South really isn’t all that far from the center of town. The Nebraska State Capitol, Downtown Lincoln and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln City Campus are all just about 5 to 6 miles away. “The name is pretty funny to me because most clients I have consider 6 miles a short drive,'' Beyer says. Multiple StarTran bus stops are available nearby along 14th Street. The Homestead Expressway is also close by, and can help travelers in the area reach the Lincoln Airport in under 20 minutes.
Downtown Lincoln is just about 5 miles from Far South.
It's easy to find StarTran bus stops in this area.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Far South
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Far South Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Far South, Lincoln sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Far South, Lincoln over the last 12 months is $309,900, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$309,900
Median Sale Price
$309,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$310,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$304,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$171
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
453
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1989
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,751
Below the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,540
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,437
Median Age
37
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$84,262
Above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$94,001
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.4%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
34.2%
Advanced Degrees
9.3%
% Population in Labor Force
76.2%
Above the national average
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
29''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
11''
Area Factors
Moderately friendly
Bike Score®
70/ 100
Somewhat friendly
Walk Score®
30/ 100
Somewhat friendly
Transit Score®
20/ 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic
Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
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