Benson Homes For Sale

Benson was originally founded in 1887 by land speculator Erastus Benson, for whom it is named, on 900 acres of land he purchased from Edward Creighton. Benson is one of the oldest communities in the Omaha area. It grew to a population of approximately 5,000 before it was annexed by Omaha in 1917; today, Benson is part of North Omaha and is one of the best-known and culturally important neighborhoods in the Omaha area. For young professionals, Benson is quickly becoming the place to be.

Benson Real Estate Listings

5208 Western Avenue, Omaha

$399,900 - 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 2,051 Sf

NP Dodge RE Sales Inc 86Dodge

1822 N 52nd Street, Omaha

$355,000 - 2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,830 Sf

Giving Realty

2513 N 71st Street, Omaha

$345,000 - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,951 Sf

Liberty Core Real Estate

5636 Western Avenue, Omaha

$339,000 - 2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,908 Sf

Coldwell Banker NHS RE

New Listing

1530 N 52nd Street, Omaha

$319,000 - 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,328 Sf

BHHS Ambassador Real Estate

New Listing

6133 Hamilton Street, Omaha

$295,000 - 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 2,144 Sf

Better Homes and Gardens R.E.

2305 N 70th Avenue, Omaha

$285,000 - 4 Beds, 2 Baths, 2,084 Sf

BHHS Ambassador Real Estate

2311 N 71st Street, Omaha

$260,000 - 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 2,229 Sf

BHHS Ambassador Real Estate

New Listing

5815 Corby Street, Omaha

$259,900 - 4 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,693 Sf

NP Dodge RE Sales Inc 148Dodge

Benson Market Stats

In 2022, there were 58 homes sold in Benson. The average price of those sales was $179,000. The highest-priced home to sell was $350,000, while the lowest-priced home sold for $65,000.

If you go back to 2021, there were 67 sales. The average sales price was $162,000, with the highest-priced home selling for $248,000 and the lowest-priced home selling for $105,000.

View a list of homes sold in Benson in the past two years.

About Benson

The city was originally called Benson Place, but the name was soon shortened to Benson. Benson was annexed by Omaha in 1917. Benson is an established community with a vibrant performing and visual arts scene.

Benson is a pedestrian and bike-friendly community, with groceries, restaurants, libraries, and major employers within walking distance of the neighborhood. Local clubs include The Sydney, The Waiting Room Lounge, and Reverb Lounge which features live music performances and exhibit artwork for sale by area artists.

Schools

Benson is served by the Omaha Public Schools.

Students usually attend Adams Elementary School, Benson West Elementary School, Boyd Elementary School, Fontenelle Elementary School, Monroe Middle School, Northwest High School, and Benson High School.

Please Note: If the specific school and school district are important, please check directly with the school district’s administrative office. School boundaries do change.

Useful Links

Benson Neighborhood Association

Other Midtown Omaha Neighborhoods

If you are interested in Benson, there are a few other options nearby to consider. Dundee and Memorial Park are just to the south. Those neighborhoods are going to be more expensive.

If you keep going south, you will find Aksarben, Field Club, and Morton Meadows.

Gifford Park to the east has some options but also a lot of rentals.