Overview of the Real Estate Market in Gretna
With a population of just over 5,000, Gretna has much to offer so it's no surpirse this is one of the fasting growing cities in the Omaha metro area. With many housing options for residents and a location close to Omaha's downtown core, Gretna is attractive for many reasons.
Homes in Gretna range from trendy historical houses that fill the brick-paved streets to the many acreage communities that surround the outskirts of town. New homes are being built consistently. Also surrounding Gretna are many traditional farming communities.
Gretna Public Schools is a top-ranked district in Nebraska, earning awards for academics and extracurriculum programs including sports and drama clubs. The district consists of five elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school.
Interstate 80 and Highways 6, 31 and 370 make Gretna 10 to 20 minutes from Omaha and 30 to 40 minutes from Lincoln. Shadow Lake, Village Pointe and L Street Shopping are close in additional to the local town grocery store, fitness center, salons, restaurants, medical and professional services, and other retail services. Gretna community amenites include parks, a library, sport clubs, swimming pool, and a full range of recreation programs. In 2012, Nebraska Crossing Outlet Mall was remodeled with well-known outlets joining the existing stores.
