The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 68117 sells for about $209,900, or $147 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 13 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,354 a month.
ZIP 68117 — Omaha
The 68117 housing market is characterized by accessible entry-level pricing near $210,000 with relatively low inventory. While values have shown steady growth, the market requires diligence due to high natural hazard risks and specific local conditions. Some metrics, such as school ratings and specific utility providers, were not determinable at the ZIP level.
This area is a fit for budget-conscious buyers and investors looking for accessible entry-level housing, though it requires careful due diligence regarding property condition and hazard risks.
Median prices moved up 3.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 13 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
11% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.4% · poverty 11.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 68117, Douglas County NE
The area faces relatively high risks from severe weather including hail, ice storms, strong winds, and tornadoes. It is also located in a high-risk FEMA flood zone (AE) and has high radon potential.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Douglas County, with an effective rate of approximately 1.7%.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
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- Spare Time Omaha4.39.8 mi
- Dave & Buster's Omaha4.16.7 mi
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- CHI Health Center4.45.2 mi
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- Charles Schwab Field Omaha4.75.3 mi
- Topgolf4.55.6 mi
- Orpheum Theater4.74.5 mi
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- Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge4.85.5 mi
- Lauritzen Gardens4.84.6 mi
- Joslyn Art Museum4.74.5 mi
- Kiewit Luminarium4.75.3 mi
- Omaha Children's Museum4.74.3 mi
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- The Durham Museum4.84.6 mi
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- Lauritzen Gardens4.84.6 mi
- Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront4.74.8 mi
- Chalco Hills Recreation Area4.78.6 mi
- Topgolf4.55.6 mi
- Tiburon Golf Club & Banquet Facility4.510.2 mi
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- Miracle Hill3.86.7 mi
- Stone Creek Golf Course4.111.2 mi
- Westroads Mall4.35.3 mi
- Village Pointe4.510.1 mi
- Oak View Mall47.2 mi
- Eppley Airfield4.28.3 mi
- Bergan Mercy Hospital4.42.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.