Benson Omaha Homes for Sale

One of the Omaha’s most recognizable and sought-after neighborhoods for buyers who want character, community, and convenience.

Benson sits just northwest of downtown Omaha and has become one of the city's most talked about neighborhoods over the last decade. The homes here tell a story. You will find mid century slab ranch homes, compact and efficient, sitting a few blocks from larger 1.5 and two story homes built in the 1920s with the kind of woodwork and architectural detail that simply does not exist in new construction. Tall baseboards, oak trim in the main living areas, pine in the bedrooms, windows framed with original molding that has survived a century of Omaha winters. When that original character has been preserved, these homes are something special.

The neighborhood runs the full range on price as well. Entry level buyers can find solid homes under $200,000 while larger, well maintained historic properties command more. Price per square foot in Benson is often significantly lower than comparable homes in Omaha's western neighborhoods, which means buyers tend to get more house for their money here.

NE Omaha

Benson

Average Sales Price

$254,397

Total Listings

Benson is genuinely walkable in a way that most Omaha neighborhoods are not. Maple Street has transformed over the last several years from a corridor of vacant storefronts and insurance offices into one of the city's real destinations. People come from all over Omaha to spend time here. Live music venues, beer gardens, the first Beercade in the country, award winning ice cream, and a James Beard nominated sushi chef are all within walking distance of the homes you would be considering. Beyond Maple Street the neighborhood has parks, walking trails, swimming pools and a community presence that is hard to find elsewhere in the city.

For buyers weighing Benson against newer suburban developments, the conversation usually comes down to this: in Benson you get more value for your money, a lower entry price in many cases, and a home that is genuinely different from its neighbors. New developments tend to offer a handful of floor plans repeated throughout the subdivision. In Benson almost every home has its own personality. And they do not build them like they used to.

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1601 N 59 ST, Omaha, NE 68104

Single Family Home

3 Beds2 Baths2,032 SqFt

$ 348,000 $ 348,000

Listed by Curt Jackson Better Homes and Gardens R.E.

2544 N 64 ST, Omaha, NE 68104-0000

Single Family Home

3 Beds1 Bath1,030 SqFt

$ 194,500 $ 194,500

Listed by Kevin Baumeister BHHS Ambassador Real Estate

2554 N 48 AVE, Omaha, NE 68104-9999

Single Family Home

4 Beds2 Baths2,102 SqFt

$ 230,500 $ 220,000 4.8%

Listed by Francisco Paredes Better Homes and Gardens R.E.

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WHAT WOULD YOUR HOME SELL FOR?

Colin Riggins

Agent | License ID: 20220368

+1(402) 968-0459 | colin.riggins@nebraskarealty.com

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Attributes Average Median

Bathrooms 1.9 2

Bedrooms 3.2 3

Year Built 1946 1952

Lot Size 7,090 Sqft 6,534 Sqft

Taxes $3,260 $2,902

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PROPERTIESSCHOOLSBUSINESS

Elementary Schools 5

4

Rose Hill Elementary School

Public | PK - 6
2

Benson West Elementary School

Public | PK - 6
1

Fontenelle Elementary School

Public | PK - 6
0

St Pius X/St Leo Elementary School

Private | PK - 8
0

Montessori Parents Coop

Private | PK - 6

Middle Schools 2

3

Monroe Middle School

Public | 6 - 8
0

St Pius X/St Leo Elementary School

Private | PK - 8

High Schools 1

1

Benson Magnet High School

Public | 9 - 12

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Population

20.3K

20.3K in 2020

Density

5.8K

per square mile

Households

8.2K

34% with children

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Education

6% Associate

19% Bachelor

7% Graduate

28% High School

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Agent | License ID: 20220368

+1(402) 968-0459

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Agent | License ID: 20220368

+1(402) 968-0459

Benson Omaha Homes for Sale

One of the Omaha’s most recognizable and sought-after neighborhoods for buyers who want character, community, and convenience.

Benson

RECENTLY SOLD

1601 N 59 ST, Omaha, NE 68104

2544 N 64 ST, Omaha, NE 68104-0000

2554 N 48 AVE, Omaha, NE 68104-9999

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