Ranches and split-levels from the '70s through the '90s, mature trees, and Lake Zorinsky down the street. Here's what to look for.
Millard is the southwest part of Omaha, roughly from I-80 to West Center and from 120th to 180th. Omaha annexed it in 1971. Most homes were built between the 1970s and 1990s: ranches, split-levels, and two-stories on established lots, many already updated. It's served mainly by Millard Public Schools. Buyers come here for move-in-ready homes at prices below Elkhorn, plus easy access to I-80 and Lake Zorinsky.
You'll see plenty of 3- and 4-bedroom homes from the 1970s to 1990s with finished basements. Many have had the kitchen and baths redone. Some still have the original brass fixtures.
The 255-acre lake near 156th and F has a paved loop around the water. Walkers and cyclists use it year-round.
Millard is one of the easiest parts of Omaha for commuting to Sarpy County, Offutt, or Lincoln.
A Millard house built in 1985 has had 40 Omaha winters. Before you fall for the paint colors, ask about:
The roof and HVAC. Many of these homes are on their second or third roof and furnace. Get the ages in writing.
Basement water. Split-levels and walkouts can have drainage issues where the yard slopes toward the house. Look for fresh paint on the lower-level walls.
The sewer line. A scope costs a couple hundred dollars. Mature trees and 40-year-old pipes are a real combination.
No. Millard has been part of Omaha since 1971. Millard Public Schools is a separate district and covers parts of southwest and west Omaha beyond the old town.
Usually less for the same square footage, because the homes are older. You trade a newer build for a mature lot and a more central location.
Yes. Old Millard, near 132nd and Q, has the original town's older homes and a small historic main street. It's small, and homes there don't come up for sale often.
Tell me your budget and what you can't live without. I'll sort the updated homes from the ones that just have new paint, and tell you which systems I'd check first.
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