Frequently Asked Questions

Lakeside Estates combines the independence of manufactured-home living with multiple housing options and shared spaces that make daily life more enjoyable. Whether you want to rent a home, purchase a home, or lease a lot, the community offers room to settle in within easy reach of Carter Lake and Omaha. Standout features include:

Manufactured Homes for Rent

Renting a manufactured home offers flexibility while providing more living space than a traditional apartment. A private driveway simplifies parking, and an individual yard gives residents outdoor room of their own without requiring an immediate home purchase.

Manufactured Homes for Sale

For residents ready to pursue homeownership, Lakeside Estates also offers manufactured homes for sale as availability permits. This option creates a path to owning a home within an established community near downtown Omaha, area employers, and local recreation.

Lots for Rent

Residents who own or plan to place a manufactured home can explore lots for rent within the community. Leasing a homesite makes it possible to bring a home to Lakeside Estates while choosing an outdoor space and location suited to the resident's needs. Lot sizes and availability vary.

Recreation and Resident Support

The pool offers a refreshing place to spend warm Omaha days, while the basketball court, BBQ and picnic area, and playground create easy reasons to step outside. Pet-friendly living, on-site management, and on-site maintenance help keep the community comfortable and straightforward.
 

The best place to rent or buy a manufactured home near Omaha depends on how closely you want to live to downtown employers, outdoor recreation, shopping, or major transportation routes. Lakeside Estates is located in Carter Lake, Iowa, within the Omaha metro area, giving residents a quieter home setting with convenient access to several nearby areas. Popular locations to consider include:

Carter Lake

Carter Lake places residents beside its namesake lake while keeping downtown Omaha, Eppley Airfield, and Council Bluffs close by. Lakeside Estates is located near North 9th Street and East Locust Street, creating a practical home base for residents who want private outdoor space without giving up metro-area convenience.

Downtown Omaha and North Downtown

Downtown Omaha and North Downtown offer major employers, restaurants, entertainment, event venues, and riverfront destinations within a short drive of Lakeside Estates. This area appeals to residents who want easy access to the city's activity while returning home to a more residential community.

Council Bluffs

Council Bluffs expands the area's options for shopping, healthcare, education, recreation, and employment. Its location across the Missouri River makes Lakeside Estates a convenient choice for residents whose routines take them between Iowa and Nebraska.

The Eppley Airfield and North Omaha Corridor

Lakeside Estates is positioned near Eppley Airfield and the road network connecting Carter Lake with North Omaha and downtown. This corridor works well for residents who value a private driveway and yard while remaining close to transportation, employers, and daily services.

Carter Lake combines waterside recreation with quick access to the Omaha metro area. At Lakeside Estates, residents can enjoy the space and privacy of manufactured-home living while staying close to parks, employers, shopping, dining, and downtown Omaha.

A Lakeside Setting Close to Home

Carter Lake and Wavecrest Park are nearby, giving residents convenient places to enjoy open green space, walking, and time by the water. Shoreline Golf Course adds another local option for recreation without requiring a longer trip across the metro.

Convenient Omaha Metro Access

Downtown Omaha is approximately a 10-minute drive from Lakeside Estates, placing dining, entertainment, riverfront attractions, and major employers within easy reach. Eppley Airfield is also nearby, helping connect the community with regional and national travel.

More Space Than Typical Apartment Living

Lakeside Estates homes provide more overall living space than a traditional apartment. Private driveways make parking straightforward, while individual yards create room for gardening, relaxing, entertaining, or spending time outdoors with a pet.

Flexible Housing and Community Amenities

Residents can explore manufactured homes for rent, manufactured homes for sale, or lots for rent as availability permits. A pool, basketball court, BBQ and picnic area, playground, pet-friendly policies, and on-site management and maintenance add practical value beyond each individual homesite.

Lakeside Estates puts outdoor recreation, Omaha attractions, dining, and entertainment within easy reach. Residents can spend an afternoon close to home or cross into downtown Omaha for a wider range of experiences. Nearby places and activities include:

• Carter Lake
• Wavecrest Park
• Shoreline Golf Course
• Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
• Lauritzen Gardens
• Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
• The Omaha RiverFront
• The Old Market
• CHI Health Center Omaha

Lakeside Estates is located at 3510 North 9th Street in Carter Lake, near Eppley Airfield and approximately 10 minutes from downtown Omaha. This location connects residents with employers across transportation, construction, insurance, healthcare, education, finance, and public service, including:

• Union Pacific Railroad
• Kiewit Corporation
• Mutual of Omaha
• Nebraska Medicine
• CHI Health
• University of Nebraska Medical Center
• First National Bank of Omaha
• Omaha Public Schools
• City of Omaha
• Council Bluffs Community School District