Ashlee O'Malley
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
(402) 509-1877
136 Total Sales
2 in South Central Omaha
$133K - $290K Price Range
South Central Omaha
Suburban Neighborhood in Omaha, Nebraska
Douglas County 68107, 68117
The history of many Omaha neighborhoods includes both rapid development and historic preservation. South Central Omaha was completely rural until the 1880s. Cattle baron Alexander Hamilton Swan changed that when he established one of the first stockyards. As jobs were plentiful and demand great, homes were quickly built to welcome waves of immigrants from Greece, Italy, Spain, Lithuania and Bulgaria. The pace of growth was so rapid that it earned the nickname “The Magic City”. At its peak, the area housed nearly 40,000 residents, whereas today there are about 3,000.
While immigrants continued to arrive and then moved onto western neighborhoods, South Central still honors much of its early history. Its lively parks, the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, historic Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches, and a few hundred historic homes are protected and preserved without reservation. In keeping with a historic neighborhood, you’ll find an assortment of home styles and ages from turn-of-the-20th century cottages and bungalows, to mid-century modern ranch-style homes and split-levels. You can find well-updated cottages from the 1930s for about $190,000 to $230,000. Four-bedroom split-levels from the 1970s can be found from $210,000 to $240,000 depending on the condition and location of the home.
Gateway Elementary offers pre-K through sixth grade, is a dual language school and is notable for offering a mobile dental clinic and onsite vision screening in partnership with Children’s Hospital. R. M. Mars Magnet Middle provides fifth through eighth grade and also features a dual language program. Omaha South Magnet High is the only Omaha Public (OPS) high school in the neighborhood, although Bryan High is nearby in the Bellevue neighborhood. There are also several private schools in and around the city of Omaha that serve K through twelfth grade.
South Central Omaha may be an urban neighborhood, but you’ll find plenty of ways to feel that you’re in the countryside when you visit one of its 15 neighborhood parks. From pocket parks to expansive municipal gardens, you’ll have plenty of sites to discover close to home. Seymour Smith Park has 197 acres of seemingly endless attractions. From lighted tennis courts, baseball fields, and a skeet and trap shooting range, to a skate park and a disc golf course, visitors can spend entire days in this award-winning park and still not see all of it. It is located alongside Big Papillion Creek and the Papio Trail, providing biking and walking access both north and south of the park.
Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is another destination that puts South Central Omaha on the map. Notable for its progressive approach to conservation and research, this zoo is awarded for its educational programs and its creatively designed exhibits.
Ethnic restaurants highlight the dining landscape in South Central Omaha. Isla del Mar Restaurant offers fresh caught Mexican seafood, stunningly crafted sushi and two types of ceviche. When you’re craving a burger or pizza, kick it up a notch with a visit to 72 Table and Tap. Their menu is enticing and their list of sauces will have you trying something new with each visit. Groceries and fresh foods can be found in any direction. Supermercado Nuestra on Q Street offers fresh meats and seafood, as well as authentic Hispanic products. You’ll find Walmart conveniently located at the corner of L and 50th Streets.
If you want to live close to downtown and be surrounded by the sights and sounds of a diverse neighborhood you just might be delighted by the heart of “The Magic City”.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ashlee O'Malley
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Sara Harvey
Sara Harvey
Better Homes and Gardens R.E.
(531) 999-6690
69 Total Sales
1 in South Central Omaha
$211,000 Price
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Mo Albers
Mo Albers
Realty ONE Group Sterling
(531) 233-5094
100 Total Sales
9 in South Central Omaha
$83K - $220K Price Range
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Lorena Manfredi
Lorena Manfredi
Better Homes and Gardens R.E.
(531) 999-7197
34 Total Sales
1 in South Central Omaha
$230,000 Price
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Kate Hiers
Kate Hiers
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
(402) 782-4955
29 Total Sales
1 in South Central Omaha
$205,000 Price
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Rick Kanne
Rick Kanne
BHHS Ambassador Real Estate
(531) 201-2625
167 Total Sales
2 in South Central Omaha
$137K - $186K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Seymour Smith Park
Harrison Heights Park
Karen Park
Rosenblatt Memorial
Morton Park
Al Veys Park
Spring Lake Park
Upland Park
The Neighborhood Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Central Omaha | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Central Omaha, Omaha sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in South Central Omaha, Omaha over the last 12 months is $204,974, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$200,000
Median Single Family Price
$205,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$152
Number of Homes for Sale
23
Last 12 months Home Sales
235
Months of Supply
1.20
Median List Price
$210,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
9,208
Median Year Built
1941
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,251
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,750
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,000
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Open Houses
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Saturday, Apr 262 - 3:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
33,287
Median Age
33
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,509
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,847
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
70.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
9.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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