Considering La Vista real estate? La Vista is a Sarpy County city just north of Papillion, built along the 84th Street corridor, with La Vista City Centre, parks, and trails, and quick access to Omaha. I’m Lacory Gordon, a REALTOR® with Revel Realty and an Air Force veteran based in Bellevue, and I help buyers and sellers in La Vista and across the south metro.
Getting Around La Vista
84th Street is La Vista’s main north and south spine. The City of La Vista’s 84th Street Trail Project covers the stretch from Giles Road to Harrison Street, which gives you a sense of the core of town.
Heads up if you’re touring homes: the city says the project began in October 2025 and runs until about spring 2027. It replaces the sidewalks on both sides of 84th Street with 10-foot trails and builds a bridge over the Thompson Creek channel, with an underpass connecting Central Park and Central Park West. The city expects 84th Street to be limited to one lane in each direction between near Park View Boulevard and City Centre Drive into early 2027.
For Offutt commuters, La Vista is farther from the base than Bellevue, so test-drive your route at your real report time. My VA loan guide for Offutt AFB buyers lists the gates and hours.
La Vista Parks, Trails, and Outdoor Spaces
La Vista Parks maintains 16 parks and more than 150 acres of parks and open space. Here are 10 places on the city’s own parks list, each linked to the official page:
- Central Park: the city’s largest open park at 8305 Park View Blvd, with a pond and boardwalk, trail loop, seating, and the Central Park Clubhouse near City Centre.
- Apollo Park: 7206 Park View Boulevard park with a picnic area, playground, and trail.
- La Vista Sports Complex: 7346 S. 66th Street complex with softball and baseball fields, 12 soccer fields, and 2 football fields (home of the Slumpbuster Baseball Tournament).
- Southwind Park: 8120 S. 92nd Avenue park next to the La Vista Public Library, with a gazebo, playground, basketball court, walking path, and dog park.
- Val Verde Park: 9807 Centennial Road park with a picnic shelter, walking trail, playground, restrooms, and open green space.
- Camenzind Park: 7120 Wood Lane Drive park with basketball, horseshoe courts, picnic facilities, and a playground.
- Jaycee Park: 7105 Harvest Hills Drive park with playground equipment, a basketball court, and picnic facilities.
- City Park: 7629 Josephine Street park with baseball and softball fields, playground equipment, restrooms, and concessions.
- Children’s Park: 72nd and Josephine streets park with a picnic shelter and playground area.
- Mayor’s Park: 7651 S. 72nd Street park just south of G. Stanley Hall Elementary, with playground equipment and picnic facilities.
La Vista City Centre, Parks, and Events
La Vista City Centre, at 8219 City Centre Drive, is a mixed-use entertainment and residential district with dining, shops, apartments, and The Astro music venue. It sits next to Central Park, and the 84th Street Trail Project is building a trail link between Central Park and Central Park West.
The city hosts events in City Centre and its parks, such as Oktoberfest in City Centre and the fall S’mores and Sunsets evenings. La Vista and Papillion residents also share Fall Cleanup Days for dropping off unwanted household items and yard waste.
Schools Serving La Vista
Much of La Vista is served by Papillion La Vista Community Schools, which lists schools such as La Vista Middle School and La Vista West Elementary. Some parts of La Vista fall within Millard Public Schools.
Because La Vista is split between districts, checking the address matters more here than almost anywhere in the metro. Both districts have address-based school search tools on their websites. Confirm the district before you write an offer.
Sarpy County Taxes and SIDs
La Vista is in Sarpy County, so property taxes are billed through the county. Nebraska law says that in counties with more than 100,000 people, the first half of real estate taxes becomes delinquent April 1 and the second half August 1. Some subdivisions in the metro are inside a sanitary and improvement district (SID), which can add its own levy, so read the full tax statement for any home you’re considering.
Buying or Selling in La Vista
Buyers can start with my buyer services, and sellers can read how much is my home worth in Omaha. Either way, I’m happy to meet you at the house.
Explore Nearby Communities
- Papillion, NE real estate: just south, with Walnut Creek and the Sarpy County Courthouse campus
- Bellevue, NE real estate: east, next to Offutt Air Force Base
- Offutt AFB military and VA home buying: PCS and VA help
La Vista Real Estate FAQs
What school districts serve La Vista, NE?
Much of La Vista is served by Papillion La Vista Community Schools, and some parts fall within Millard Public Schools. Use each district’s address search to confirm the district for a specific home.
Is La Vista in Sarpy County or Douglas County?
La Vista is in Sarpy County, so property taxes are billed through Sarpy County. It borders Omaha, so check which county a specific address is in if it’s near the edge.
What is La Vista City Centre?
La Vista City Centre is a mixed-use entertainment and residential district at 8219 City Centre Drive, with dining, shops, apartments, and The Astro music venue, next to Central Park.
Is 84th Street under construction in La Vista?
Yes. The City of La Vista’s 84th Street Trail Project began in October 2025 and is expected to run until about spring 2027, with 84th Street limited to one lane in each direction between near Park View Boulevard and City Centre Drive into early 2027.
Let’s Talk
If you’re weighing La Vista against Papillion or Bellevue, I can help you compare districts, commutes, and homes side by side. Call or text, email, or use my contact form.
Lacory Gordon, REALTOR® | Revel Realty | (402) 297-6625 | lacoryg@revelne.com
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