First State Realty, LLC
4131 Pioneer Woods Dr, Ste 105, Lincoln NE 68506
Phone: (402) 261-4508; (402) 432-3462; Fax: (402) 261-4256; Email Us
Area Information
Lincoln was founded by prospectors under the name of "Lancaster" back in 1859. What started as a community of salt miners quickly became the agricultural center of the area. The name wasn't changed to "Lincoln" until the city became the state capital in March of 1867. The new name was given to the capital in honor of President Lincoln, whose tragic assassination was still fresh in the mind of the populace.
Average high temperatures in Lincoln get up to 89 degrees Fahrenheit in July, and average lows drop to 11 degrees in January. The monthly precipitation average is 2.36 inches. Annual snowfall averages 27.5 inches.
Lincoln boasts more than 18 public schools and 10 private schools. It also offers students a number of institutions of higher education, including the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Union College, Larabee School and a variety of specialty schools focusing on everything from business to nursing and aviation.
There are no less than five hospitals in Lincoln that are ready to assist with any health care needs. The major ones are Lincoln Regional Center, St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center and BryanLGH Medical Center. The quality of care available in Lincoln is evident in how it was named the healthiest city in the U.S. in 2008 by the Center for Disease Control.
Holmes Lake is a 112-acre body of water located in southeast Lincoln. It is part of the larger Holmes Park recreation area. This is a wonderful place to experience boating, fishing, hiking, biking and wildlife viewing.
Wilderness Park sits near the center of southern Lincoln, extending just slightly to the east. This is an expansive park that runs through a thick corridor of woods. Fifty-foot bluffs extend over the sizable Salt Creek. Wildlife such as deer and owls are visible from the biking and hiking trails, which stretch on for 10 miles.
There are numerous golf courses in southeast Lincoln. Fans of the sport can try their skills at the Holmes Park Golf Course, Hillcrest Country Club, Country Club of Lincoln, Hi Mark Golf Course, Firethorn Golf Club, Hidden Valley Golf Course, Crooked Creek Golf Club and Yankee Hill Golf Club.
There is much more to discover and enjoy in southeast Lincoln than merely what we've listed here. Contact us right away to get more information on our area and the properties we currently have available. We'll be happy to assist with any and all of your real-estate goals.
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