Old Market
Brick streets, historic buildings, galleries, restaurants, and converted loft living.
Welcome to Downtown + Old Market
Downtown Omaha brings together the Old Market, RiverFront, North Downtown, and a growing collection of lofts, condos, entertainment, and cultural destinations.
The experience changes within a few blocks. The Old Market feels historic and intimate, the RiverFront is open and civic, North Downtown is entertainment-led, and the Capitol District is contemporary and connected.
For buyers, the building can matter as much as the address. Parking, sound, amenities, association finances, short-term rental rules, and conversion history all deserve attention.
Housing + market character
What the homes tell you.
Historic warehouse lofts, modern condos, apartments, and a smaller number of townhomes define the market.
Compare monthly dues, reserve studies, assessments, insurance structure, parking rights, storage, and any tax incentive or abatement details.
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Daily life
What it feels like to live here.
The RiverFront, CHI Health Center, Charles Schwab Field, Steelhouse, museums, dining, and the pedestrian bridge create the metro's densest concentration of destinations.
The strongest fit is for buyers who value proximity and experience more than a private yard.
Getting around
How the area connects.
I-480, I-29, Dodge Street, and the river bridges provide direct regional access.
Walkability is highest in the Old Market and RiverFront core, while parking arrangements vary by building.
Schools + boundaries
Verify the address, not the assumption.
Downtown is served by Omaha Public Schools, with several magnet, private, and specialty options in the wider urban core.
Condo and loft buyers should treat association documents as a core part of the property investigation.
Before you buy
Questions that change the decision.
- 01Review HOA reserves, assessments, insurance, and litigation.
- 02Confirm parking and storage rights in writing.
- 03Visit at both quiet and event-heavy times.
- 04Understand rental rules, pet rules, and building access.
Useful starting points
Go to the source.
School boundaries, development plans, and property information can change. Confirm material decisions with the appropriate district, municipality, association, or service provider.
