Omaha Neighborhoods That Have Great Walk Scores
No matter the housing and neighborhood trends there is one type of neighborhood that is always desirable to potential buyers and that it is a neighborhood within walking distance of your favorite places. Finding a desirable Omaha home within a walkable location is always on several Omaha homebuyer wish lists. If you are looking for an Omaha home that is within walking distance to hotspots in Omaha read on to find out about some of the most popular walkable neighborhoods in the city.
Dundee/Memorial Park
The Dundee neighborhood has been given a walk score of 78. It is located in Central Omaha near Memorial Park and Elmwood Park. The community is known for its beautiful homes in tree line streets paired with a vibrant retail center and proximity to some of Omaha's best public and private schools. Beyond its great walk score and picturesque scenery the community has a lot of pride in its small-town feel and friendliness. This is the place to find small local festivals that bring people together such as the annual Fourth of July parade and the Dundee Days festival.
Joslyn Castle
This neighborhood was named after the breathtaking home that was built
for George and Sarah Jocelyn at the beginning of the 20th century. This home is an actual small castle and the neighborhood has been built up around it. There is a mix of beautiful historic mansions, Apartments, small bungalows, and everything in between. The neighborhood is located within the Gold Coast Historic District of Omaha and gives easy access to downtown Omaha and the Old Market. The Joslyn Castle of course must be visited and it is open to the public for tours as is the Joslyn Art Museum filled with art collections from all over the world and the best part is admission is free. The walk score rating for Joslyn Castle is 79.
Leavenworth
Centered around Leavenworth St. you can find a variety of charming retail spots and charming homes. Turner Boulevard is also lined with popular historic homes and amazing community parks. Midtown Crossing is a bit of a walk but still within a reasonable distance featuring many more shops restaurants and nightlife. L
eavenworth is a great spot for charming moderately priced homes and great schools within proximity of modern amenities. The walk score for Leavenworth is 82.
Downtown
Downtown Omaha of course is going to have a high walk score as it is where most of the activity in Omaha takes place. If you are looking for a neighborhood full of bustling activity that never seems to sleep then downtown of course is your spot. Downtown Omaha is the home of the First National Bank and the headquarters of the Union Pac
ific Railroad making it easy to get to major employers by walking out your front door. Of course, there are several things to do like visiting the Gene Leahy Mall, a 9.6-acre park just north of the Old Market. It is a perfect place to still enjoy the outdoors within the concrete jungle. You are also only steps away from the city's most popular entertainment and restaurants. Downtown Omaha has a walk score of 83.
Old Market
You would think that downtown Omaha would hold the highest walk score in the city but the best and most walkable neighborhood of Omaha is Old Market with a walk score of 87. Old Market is one of the most iconic and recognizable areas of Omaha and is Omaha's Entertainment District. There is always something to enjoy in Old Market at all times of the day. Enjoy some of the best coffee at Hardy Coffee Company. Enjoy a good laugh at the Backline Comedy Theater. Take in some arts and entertainment at t
he Durham Museum or the Orpheum Theater. Enjoy some rooftop nightlife at the Upstream Brewing Company. No matter what you love to do with your free time outside of work you can find something fun to do within just a few minutes walk from your home and old market.
If you would like more information about real estate in any of these neighborhoods please contact me. I am here to help you find an Omaha home that you will love in a neighborhood that fits your daily lifestyle routine. Whether you're looking for an easily walkable neighborhood or a quiet rural area that has plenty of land I can help you find it in Omaha. Contact me anytime with any Omaha real estateneeds.
