Name: Open House - 12:00PM-2:00PM
Start: 2026-11-07T12:00:00
End: 2026-11-07T14:00:00
Location: 11663 S 125th ST, Papillion, NE 68046

ABOUT PAPILLION

Papillion takes its name from the creek that winds through the middle of town, which, as local lore has it, French explorers named for the butterflies along its banks. The town grew up around a railroad line in the 1870s and soon after became the Sarpy County seat, and though the tracks are long gone, its downtown still holds onto that history, right down to markers set into the sidewalks showing where the trains once ran. Today it’s one of the largest cities in Nebraska, with growth that has kept pace with Omaha’s, yet the historic core still gives the whole community a sense of place that newer suburbs can’t quite replicate.

THE HOUSING MARKET

Papillion offers one of the broader mixes of housing in the metro, with established neighborhoods close to downtown and a steady stream of new construction to the south and west. Builders are active in communities like Ashbury Hills, Shadow Creek, and Founders Ridge, where two-story plans with three-car garages are the norm, while buyers looking to simplify can find villas with main-floor living and walkout basements in developments like Granite Creek West, near 102nd & Highway 370. At the upper end, custom builds in North Shore push well past typical new construction pricing, and one detail is worth flagging for buyers: not every Papillion address falls in the Papillion-La Vista district, with some newer neighborhoods on the east side, assigned to other districts, like Bellevue.

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NEIGHBORHOODS WITHIN PAPILLION

Papillion is a city where the next chapter of the metro is being written. New neighborhoods keep rising to the south and west, and established streets closer to the center keep their appeal. You can walk to the water’s edge at Walnut Creek Recreation Area, catch a game at Werner Park, or head to Shadow Lake Towne Center for shopping and dining. Homes come in nearly every shape: maintenance-free villas, family-sized two-stories, and custom builds on quiet cul-de-sacs. Whether you want a home with a clubhouse down the street or a view of the lake from the deck, Papillion has something for you.

North Shore

North Shore is Papillion’s address for homes with extra polish. You’ll find custom builds on quiet cul-de-sac lots, from ranches with finished walkout basements to two-stories with soaring ceilings and big picture windows. Prairie Queen Lake is nearby, so a lakeside walk is an easy part of your day. It’s a natural stop for buyers moving up.
Ashbury Hills

Imagine a neighborhood with its own clubhouse, pool, and pickleball courts, plus Ashbury Elementary within walking distance. Ashbury Hills is one of Papillion’s newest communities, with everything from low-maintenance villas to larger family homes. Werner Park, Walnut Creek Lake, and plenty of shopping and dining are all minutes away. If you want fresh construction and a built-in social scene, start here.
Shadow Creek

Shadow Creek places you close to everything. Located off 84th Street, it’s near Midlands Hospital, Shadow Lake Towne Center, and Walnut Creek Recreation Area. Several builders are active here, so you can compare plans and build a home that fits your life, with select lots backing to trees for extra privacy. It’s a good fit for buyers who want new construction without giving up convenience.
Edgewater on the Park

Edgewater on the Park lives up to its name. It sits right along Walnut Creek, steps from the lake and recreation area, and homes on the water side have unobstructed views with no backyard neighbors. Built mostly in the mid to late 2000s, homes here often have walkout basements and three-car garages. On summer nights, you can even catch the Werner Park fireworks from the back deck.
Granite Creek West

Wouldn't it be nice to skip the mowing and snow shoveling? In the villa section of Granite Creek West, the HOA covers lawn care, snow removal, and trash service, and many homes have walkout basements. Prefer a second floor? Those plans are available, too. Walking trails run through the neighborhood, Liberty Middle School is right next door, and Walnut Creek Recreation Area and Shadow Lake Towne Center are a short drive for parks, shopping, and dining.