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Safe, affordable and with easy access to nearby Omaha, the Papillion/LaVista real estate market offers many opportunities. Papillion NE, named for the French word meaning "butterfly," ranked No. 8 on Time Magazine's 2013 list of Best Places to Live in the United States, earning high marks for its affordable housing, safe streets and employment opportunities. It was once a frontier city inspired by late 18th century Paris.
Papillion NE had a population of 18,894 at the 2010 census. La Vista, which was incorporated in 1960, is also a suburban setting with a population of approximately 15,800 people- and is adjacent to Papillion.
Both towns are within a 15 minute drive to Omaha, Nebraska's largest city and a hub of activity.
In Papillion, it's been said that "shopping is a sport" and there's a large playing field of boutiques, unique shops, popular retail stores and others for Papillion/La Vista residents to choose from. Shadow Lake Towne Center provides the full gamut of retail shopping, located off of Hwy 370 and 72nd St.
Papillion restaurants to check out include Spin Neapolitan Restaurant, Ming's Chinese, and for chocolate lovers, the Choclaterie Stam. In La Vista, offerings include the Hutong Sushi Grill, Lina's Restaurant and Runza's, which specializes in oven-stuffed sandwiches.
Papillion/La Vista real estate buyers will experience all four seasons in the Omaha area. Summer temperatures typically average around the mid-80s and cooling off to the 70s for much of the fall. The average winter temperatures usually average around the mid-30s, while the average snowfall is around 28 inches. Temps typically return to the 50s and 60s by March and April.
Papillion and La Vista are part of the Papillion-La Vista Public School system, which includes two high schools, two junior high schools and six public elementary schools. Papillion-La Vista High School opened in 1971, while Papillion-La Vista South High School was opened in 2003.
For Papillion/La Vista real estate customers, health facilities include Urgent Care of Papillion, as well as Methodist Physicians Clinic, and Alegent Health Creighton Clinic of La Vista. Omaha offers a wide variety of hospitals and health clinics.
The median home value in Papillion NE is $197,000, while in La Vista it's $149,000.
If you are thinking about buying or selling a home, give us a call at 402-968-1185 or send us an email to explore your options and to find out when is the best time for you to make a move.
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Nice 3 bed, one bathroom ranch style home in La Vista. 1 car attached garage. Home is currently under lease thru 12/2023.
Listing courtesy of Maxim Realty Group LLC.
WOW! Newly remodeled ranch style home in LaVista! Real hard wood flooring throughout has been redone, all new flooring in kitchen and bathroom. Kitchen has been completel...
Listing courtesy of eXp Realty LLC.
Welcome to Prairie Hills!! Legacy Homes presents the Campbell with a view of beautiful rolling hills out the back! This open concept ranch home offers just over 3,300 fin...
Listing courtesy of LH Real Estate LLC.
NEW LISTING! Beautifully remodeled 3+ Bedroom Raised Ranch located within walking distance to the park and La Vista Middle School. You will love the NEW Luxury Vinyl Plan...
Listing courtesy of Nebraska Realty.
Meet Tyler from Hildy Home, he is move in ready!! He has all the handsome finishes you've come to know from a Hildy Home (quartz, shiplap, ceramic tile, custom cabinetry...
Listing courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens R.E..
Meet Tyler from Hildy Homes. He sits on a WALKOUT LOT and has all the handsome finishes you've come to love (quartz, shiplap, ceramic tile, custom built cabinetry with so...
Listing courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens R.E..
Meet Tyler from Hildy Homes. He sits on a WALKOUT LOT and has all the handsome finishes you've come to love (quartz, shiplap, ceramic tile, custom built cabinetry with so...
Listing courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens R.E..
Very rare opportunity to own only 7 year old acreage home in Papillion. Many wonderful things. Its location is perfect only 7 minutes from the grocery store but feels lik...
Listing courtesy of eXp Realty LLC.
This beautiful 2 story home located in the Prairie Hills neighborhood is sure to impress! You will love the spacious & elegant design that will make you feel right at hom...
Listing courtesy of Milford Real Estate.
Impressive, South-facing Two-Story Walkout with New Inground Pool & Backs to Walking Trail in Shadow Lake! Interior updates include new paint (2020), carpet (2020), vinyl...
Listing courtesy of BHHS Ambassador Real Estate.
Great Ashbury Farm location. Close to Werner Park to catch a game or jump on the interstate. Watch the kids walk to the new elementary school from the covered deck! Dont ...
Listing courtesy of BHHS Ambassador Real Estate.
CONTRACT PENDING - ON THE MARKET FOR BACK-UP OFFERS ONLY. Spacious 3 bed 3 bath Papillion walk-out split-entry located in Eagle Ridge complete with a convenient main leve...
Listing courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens R.E..
The Santa Clara is one of the most spacious and diverse floorplans The Home Company offers. The three-car garage leads into the large living and kitchen areas on the main...
Listing courtesy of Nebraska Realty.
If you are looking for style, quality, & value then make sure to check out Nexgen Custom Homes. This is our popular Juniper a split bedroom ranch plan that is loaded w/ u...
Listing courtesy of Nebraska Realty.
Introducing this NEW, less than one-year-old ranch home located in the desirable city of Papillion. This 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home has been very well maintained by the s...
Listing courtesy of eXp Realty LLC.
If you’re in the market for a new home, but don’t want to wait to build then your perfect home just hit the market! This 5 bedroom (+office!), 4 bath home is everything y...
Listing courtesy of NP Dodge RE Sales Inc 148Dodge.
Immaculate, Move-in Ready Ranch in Cimarron Woods! Southeast-facing home w/covered front porch, brick accents, mature trees/landscaping & new roof (2020). Living rm w/gra...
Listing courtesy of BHHS Ambassador Real Estate.
Just Completed & Staged! Showcase Homes popular split bedroom plan that was designed with you in mind! Situated on a west facing, walkout lot in the newest Papillion neig...
Listing courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens R.E..
MOVE-IN READY! D.R. Horton, presents the popular REAGAN home at PIONEER VIEW in PAPILLION. This plan comes with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a 3-car attached garage! The...
Listing courtesy of The Hamre Group LLC.
QUICK MOVE-IN -- and this home backs to green space! D.R. Horton presents the Neuville plan in Papillion! This floor plan offers 4 bedrooms and 3 baths in a ranch-style. ...
Listing courtesy of The Hamre Group LLC.
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