North Lincoln Homes for Sale | Established Neighborhoods & Value Areas


Affordable, established homes with larger lots and central location from Cornhusker Highway to Adams Street.

Why Buyers Choose North Lincoln

Buyers are drawn to North Lincoln for affordability, central location, larger lots, and practical access to employment corridors. The area offers Lincoln's best value propositions—established homes with generous lot sizes at price points significantly below equivalent properties in south or northwest Lincoln. The area attracts first-time buyers maximizing their purchase power, investors seeking rental properties, and families seeking space and value without sacrificing Lincoln schools and city services.


What to Expect

Housing stock is highly diverse, ranging from post-war bungalows and mid-century ranch homes to 1980s-1990s two-story designs and scattered new construction near the northern expansion edges. Property conditions vary significantly—some areas feature well-maintained homes with updates and pride of ownership, while others present renovation opportunities for buyers with vision and sweat equity. Lot sizes tend to be generous compared to newer Lincoln subdivisions (0.15-0.35 acres is common, with some larger), and many properties include mature trees, established landscaping, and detached garages or shops.

Major North Lincoln Areas

  • North 48th Street Corridor - Belmont, Havelock (historic district), areas near Park Middle School
  • North 27th Street Corridor - Bethany Heights, areas near Maxey Elementary, near St. Elizabeth Hospital
  • Northeast Quadrant (48th-70th) - Eastview, Holmes Park area (northern sections), areas near Northeast High School
  • Far North (Adams & beyond) - North Creek Villas, developing areas pushing north, acreage transition zone
  • Industrial/Employment Corridor - Homes near Cornhusker Highway, Waverly Road corridor

Schools & Access

Elementary schools include Belmont, Pyrtle, Randolph, Maxey, Meadow Lane, and McPhee; middle schools are Park, Schoo, or Culler (boundary-dependent); high school is primarily Northeast. The area provides quick commutes to major employers including industrial operations along Cornhusker and Waverly corridors, Lincoln Airport, St. Elizabeth Hospital, and downtown Lincoln. Shopping is available along North 48th Street and Cornhusker Highway. I-80 provides east-west access.

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Market Snapshot (Last 90 Days)

  • Price Range: $160,000 - $380,000 (Lincoln's most affordable established areas)
  • Typical Home Size: 1,000 - 2,400 sq ft
    Lot Sizes: 0.15 - 0.35 acres (larger lots common)

Ready to Buy?


North Lincoln suits first-time buyers maximizing value and space, real estate investors seeking rental properties, families needing space on a budget without sacrificing Lincoln schools, employees of nearby industrial/healthcare/airport employers wanting short commutes, and buyers willing to update properties for sweat equity gains.