Home tour: a better-than-new ranch in Bennington for under $350,000
Single-level living, an open kitchen, a finished basement, and a big lot, a few minutes outside Omaha. This one is no longer on the market, but the walk-through is a good look at what this price range can get you in Bennington.
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The short answer
This was a move-in-ready ranch in Bennington, listed under $350,000, and it's no longer for sale. The main living areas were all on one level, the kitchen was open to the living space, the basement was finished, and the lot was large. If that's the kind of house you're after, I can help you find the next one.
Watch on YouTube ↗Bennington, NEUnder $350,000No longer availableRanchFinished basement
This home is off the market. Details are from the listing as of October 2026.
What stood out on the walk-through
One level
Main-floor living
No stairs to get to the main living areas. That works for a first home, for downsizing, or for anyone planning to stay put for a long time.
Kitchen
Open to the living space
You can cook and still be part of what's happening in the living room. In a ranch, that open layout is what makes the main floor feel bigger than the square footage.
Basement
Already finished
Finishing a basement after you move in is one of the bigger projects buyers take on. Here it's done, so the lower level is usable space from day one.
Outside
A large lot
Newer homes often come with smaller yards. This one has room for a garden, a play set, or a dog that needs to run.
Why houses like this go fast
"Better than new" means someone else already paid for the things that add up after you close on a brand-new build: window coverings, landscaping, a finished basement. You get a newer house without that first-year spending, which is why buyers jump on these.
Ranches under $350,000 with a finished lower level don't come up often in the Omaha metro, and they're popular with first-time buyers and downsizers alike. Bennington adds a small-town feel and quick access to northwest Omaha.
Common questions
Where was this home?
Bennington, Nebraska, on the northwest edge of the Omaha metro.
Is it still for sale?
No. It was listed under $350,000 and is now off the market. I can set up a search so you hear about similar ranches as soon as they list.
What type of home was it?
A single-level ranch with no stairs to the main living areas, plus a finished basement.
Was it new construction?
It was better than new: recently built or updated and ready to move into.
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