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Lincoln Real Estate For Sale In NE

Lincoln

Located just southwest of Omaha in Lancaster County, Lincoln is a fun, stand-alone prairie city that flies under the national radar. Thanks to the local college campus, the University of Nebraska, the city has a youthful flair that, when combined with the local tech and finance industries, gives Lincoln a life of its own. Students walk the streets and rub shoulders with entrepreneurs, both young and old, and job-seekers from across the country and the world look to Lincoln when searching for Nebraska Real Estate. Read a little deeper into Lincoln real estate, and you’ll find a city unlike any other in Nebraska.

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134 W Saunders Avenue

Lincoln, NE 68521

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7396 Yankee Woods Drive

Lincoln, NE 68516

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More About Lincoln NE Real Estate

Lincoln has a population of 291,000, a true midwest metropolis even when compared to larger Omaha to the northeast. Drive across the flat wooded farmland of eastern Nebraska and suddenly you’ll see skyscrapers rising seemingly out of nowhere. That’s Lincoln. Lincoln real estate is the perfect size for those looking to live in a city for the first time. Only 13 miles across, it’s easy to get out of town and visit the many parks west of the city.

Lincoln has a perfect mix of lively downtown energy and peaceful quiet neighborhoods all packed into the same city. Locals take University of Nebraska football very seriously, and a home game is like a city holiday. Real estate in Lincoln is laid out on a simple grid, and it’s pretty straightforward to get around to wherever you need to go by car. Generally, you’re never more than 25 minutes from anywhere you need to go.

When asked about their city, Lincoln residents are quick to point out just how friendly their fellow citizens are. Random small talk with strangers is the norm here, and the combination of a fantastic job market and a laid back, family-centric lifestyle has turned Lincoln real estate into a low-pressure environment where quality of life comes first.

Lincoln NE Real Estate Market

Lincoln real estate is dominated by single-family homes, which make up over half of all residential properties in the city. Homeowners make up just over 50% of the population and pay a median listing price of $260K for their house. By and large, homes in Lincoln feature 3 bedroom, single-story homes for sale, most built between 1970 and 1990. That being said, there are many homes built in older styles with bow windows, funky color schemes, and two stories rather than one, as well as condos in downtown Lincoln.

Generally, the more affordable real estate in Lincoln, NE can be found closer to downtown. Affordable homes for sale in Lincoln tend to list between $150K and $300K. Those looking for their second home with more bedrooms and a quieter neighborhood should check out real estate on the south side of Lincoln.

If you’re looking for luxury real estate, Lincoln has it in spades. Luxury homes in Lincoln can be found mostly near the eastern outskirts of the city. These homes usually list between $1m and $3m and feature five or more bedrooms. The real kicker with luxury real estate in Lincoln is the amount of land that comes with these houses. You can find a few Lincoln real estate that sits on more than 20 acres of property, all to their own.

Distances to Other Cities

59 miles to Omaha, NE
189 miles to Des Moines, IA
195 miles to Kansas City, MO
168 miles to Topeka, KS
237 miles to Sioux Falls, SD

Neighborhoods In Lincoln NE

To help you get a better idea of Lincoln real estate, let’s break the city down into a few key neighborhoods.

Piedmont

This neighborhood is perfect for young couples just starting a family. Piedmont is just a ten-minute drive east of downtown Lincoln, but home to amenities like drugstores, medical centers, grocery stores, Lefler Middle School, two Montessori Schools, with the nearby Pius X Catholic High School providing secondary education. Piedmont is composed mostly of one and two-story brick houses for sale listing between $300k and $400k. This older neighborhood has plenty of trees that provide grateful shade in the summer and pretty foliage in the fall.

Downtown/Haymarket

If you want to revel in Lincoln’s nightlife and hardly have to drive anywhere, Haymarket/Downtown is the neighborhood for you. Downtown you’ll find plenty of convenience stores, regular grocery stores, as well as several ethnic grocery stores that will help you expand the horizons of your homemade meals. Nearly all Downtown/Haymarket real estate is made up of condos, with one bedroom listing for around $350,000 and two bedrooms for $700k to $800K.

Indian Village

Right in the heart of South Lincoln, Indian Village offers residents a great mix of classic Americana neighborhoods with quick access to downtown Lincoln. The streets here are small and the lawns are big, green, and grassy. Indian Village is often cited as a favorite, family-friendly neighborhood in Lincoln, thanks in part to the four-bedroom homes for sale found all around the neighborhood and the high concentration of great schools in the neighborhood. These schools include Beattie Elementary School, St. Mark’s Lutheran School (pk-8), and nearby schools like Irving Middle School and Lincoln Southeast High School.

FAQ About Lincoln NE

What is the zip code for Lincoln, Nebraska?

Zip codes in Lincoln, NE, include:

68502 | 68503 | 68504 | 68505 | 68506 | 68507 | 68508 | 68510 | 68512 | 68514

What County is Lincoln, Nebraska in?

Real estate in Lincoln, NE, is in Lancaster County.

Where is the nearest commercial airport to Lincoln, Nebraska?

The Eppley Airfield in Omaha is about 65 miles, about an hour from Lincoln, NE.

How far is Omaha from Lincoln, Nebraska?

Omaha is 59 miles or roughly an hour from Lincoln, NE.

Attractions In Lincoln NE

Lincoln has a lot to offer both residents and visitors of the city, including the National Roller Skating Museum, the Lincoln Children’s Zoo and the Lincoln Children’s Museum. The University of Nebraska is a hub for several different attractions and museums. Here are some top things to enjoy at the University of Nebraska.

University of Nebraska State Museum
This Smithsonian Affiliate is a paleontologist’s dream with features such as the world’s largest articulated mammoth and fossilized elephants.
Mueller Planetarium
Open to the public Fridays through Sundays, this planetarium transports you right into the night sky with shows teaching about the different elements of space.
International Quilt Study Center and Museum
With over 3,500 items across 30 counties, and dating back 400 years, this museum is marveled by quilt enthusiasts young and old! Even if you don’t know much about quilts, there’s something for everyone to appreciate about the artwork and time people have dedicated to creating such detailed yet practical pieces of seemingly everyday objects.
Lester F. Larsen Tractor Test and Museum
Here, you can learn the history of gas-powered tractors and how they’ve been used to transform the farming industry. Visitors of the museum can see the collection of restored tractors, some dating back to 1915.
Sheldon Museum of Art
with over 12,000 pieces of art in all different forms, this museum always has something new to showcase. Whether it's artwork by Andy Warhol or Georgia O’Keeffe, you’re sure to find something that pleases you.

Parks In Lincoln NE

Pioneers Park Nature Center
Positioned on 668 acres of Lincoln real estate, this park showcases what the Great Plain used to look like before modern farming was introduced to the area. Here people can enjoy eight miles of trails, see bison herds and other wildlife such as deer and elk. Other animals included in the nature center include caged turtles and snakes. There’s also a children’s play area where kids can climb and dig toys to play in the dirt.
Homes Lake Park
This nearly 270-acre park is a popular area for outdoor recreation and includes a 110-acre reservoir. Here locals have access to ballfields, a playground, as well as the Holmes Golf Course and Hyde Observatory.
Mahoney Park
This 77-acre park is an outdoor lover’s paradise. Here you’ll find a baseball diamond, basketball court, golf course, tennis courts, volleyball court, trails, a playground, and much more!
Trago Park
This little 8-acre park is jam-packed with things to do and see. You’ll find a basketball court, trails, picnic tables, a playground, a spray park, public art, and more!

Living In Lincoln NE

Cost of Living in Lincoln, NE

The overall cost of living in Lincoln is slightly higher, by 0.7%, and is 10.2% less than the national average. Lincoln residents will typically pay more for groceries, health care, and housing compared to the rest of Nebraska, but still pay less or about the same for utilities and transportation. The median household income in Lincoln, NE, is about $60,063.

Medical Access in Lincoln, NE

Residents of Lincoln have easy access to quality healthcare across three major hospitals and several satellite campuses. There are two hospitals through the Bryan Health system: Bryan Medical Center West Campus and Bryan MC East Campus. The other major hospital is CHI Health St. Elizabeth. All three hospitals are located south of Route 34.

Weather in Lincoln, NE

Lincoln, NE real estate is located in a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are cold and snowy, while summers are hot with frequent thunderstorms. The average low temperature dips around 14°F in January, with an average of 38 days of snow each year. The average high temperature reaches to about 89°F in July, though it’s not uncommon for temps to climb even higher.

Jobs In Lincoln NE

Lincoln has ranked the “#1 city for job seekers” by NerdWallet, #2 for “Best Work-life Balance” by SmartAsset, and #4 for “Best Places for Business and Careers” by Forbes. Most of Lincoln’s private-sector economy is based in the service and manufacturing industries, though other industries include finance, insurance, publishing, pharmaceutical, telecommunications and technology (part of the Midwest Silicon Prairie), railroads, medical, education, and trucking. The largest employers in Lincoln, NE include:

State, local, and federal governments
Lincoln Public Schools
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bryan Health
Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center
Burlington Northern Railroad
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
Duncan Aviation

Transportation In Lincoln NE

Several major roadways pass through Lincoln real estate and Lancaster County. I-80 spans directly west of the city, circling around the northside of Lincoln, and connects to Omaha to the northeast. Route 34 runs from the northwest and pivots directly east towards the city center. Route 77 and Hwy 2 come up from the south and converge near the southwest side of Lincoln, which then joins I-80 until Route 77 eventually splits heading directly north of the city. Route 6 enters Lincoln from the northeast, which connects to the towns of Waverly, Greenwood, and Ashland.

StarTran operates a public transit bus system in Lincoln and has a fleet of 80 full-size buses and Handi-Vans that span across 18 bus routes. Lincoln also has a bike-sharing system with 100 bicycles and 19 docks and also a small group of pedicabs servicing the downtown area.

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