Bexley is a city within a city, located just 3.4 miles from downtown Columbus with its own government, schools and culture. Streets are lined with mature trees, and the city is full of historical buildings — from the local theater to the community center that used to be a mansion. “People want to get to know their neighbors,” says Realtor Terri Barnett, who is also the part-time owner of RE/MAX National Land Advisory Group located in the heart of Bexley. “You’ll often find that neighbors are lifelong friends.”
Bexley residents have many options for eateries in the neighborhood.
Residents interested in renting can opt for apartments in Bexley.
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Tudor and Colonial houses on landscaped lawns
Bexley offers a wide range of architectural styles, from Tudor Revivals to brick-and-siding Colonial Revivals. Regardless of what style homebuyers want, they can expect homes to sit on lush green lawns enhanced with landscaping and mature trees. Streets have sidewalks on both sides, and streetlamps. Two-car garages are common, though many are tucked behind the homes so as not to distract from the front façade. Residents can access their garages through narrow back streets in between rows of houses. Bexley’s housing diversity doesn’t stop at architectural styles. “Homes will go for anywhere from $2 to $3 million down to $300,000,” Barnett says.
Built throughout the 1920s brick Colonial homes are popular in the Bexley neighborhood.
Tudor Revival style homes a common style in the Bexley neighborhood.
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Robotics and ski clubs at Bexley schools
Students in Bexley can attend Maryland Elementary School, which receives an A from Niche. Bexley Middle School offers countless clubs, from book club, to robotics, to ski club in the winter. It also earns an A from Niche. Bexley High School offers College Credit Plus (CCP) and Advanced Placement (AP) classes so students can earn potential college credit. Niche awards it a rare A-plus and lists it as the 10th-best public high school in Ohio.
Bexley Middle School has paths to navigate the campus.
Maryland Elementary School maintains a small garden with foliage in front of the entrance.
Bexley High School prepares its students for the future.
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Botanical gardens and community centers in Bexley
Bexley is just across Alum Creek from Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, where visitors can explore the greenhouses and various species of fauna. Art connoisseurs can appreciate the art and sculptures placed throughout the gardens. Beyond the gardens, Franklin Park has an amphitheater alongside its walking trails and pond. Jeffrey Park is 40 acres of woodland and walking paths and is also home to Jeffrey Mansion, a historic home turned community center. Wolfe Park offers access to Greenway Trail and a paved bike path that follows Alum Creek. Athletes can enjoy the several fields, baseball diamonds and tennis courts.
Inside Bexley is Jeffrey Mansion at Jeffery Park with breathtaking historical architecture.
The Bexley neighborhood community garden is full of colorful flora.
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Indie and international films at The Drexel Theatre
The Top Steakhouse offers premium steak cuts, from filet mignon to ribeye and porterhouse. Johnson’s Real Ice Cream has served the area homemade ice cream since 1950. The Drexel Theatre is a Bexley staple that originally opened in 1937. Though restored and expanded several times since then, restoration processes have aimed to keep the original Art Deco architecture and design. The theatre features many independent and international films not typically found at other commercial venues. Bexley Natural Market is a locally owned co-op that features goods from many local businesses and farmers. Co-op members directly choose which products are available for a more community-oriented grocery shopping experience. Across Alum Creek, Kroger is 1.2 miles from Bexley. At Town and Country Shopping Center 2.5 miles away, locals can shop at Target. A Walmart Supercenter is 3 miles away.
The Art Deco Drexel Theatre, built in 1937, is an epicenter for screenings in Bexley.
The Bexley Natural Market co-op sources fresh produce and meat from nearby farms.
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The walkable city with plenty of buses
While residents can drive places by car, there are several buses stopping along the major roads in Bexley, including Broad Street, Main Street and Cassady Avenue. “Bexley has sidewalks on almost every single street,” Barnett says. “It’s highly walkable.” I-670 isn’t far to the north, though residents can connect to downtown via Broad. Bexley is just over 4 miles from John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Ohio State East Hospital is 1.5 miles away.
Residents of Bexley can get their exercise at Orangetheory and then stop by the retail nearby.
Capital University has a large stadium located in Bexley.
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Parades and block parties in Bexley
Bexley residents can head into the city center to attend Columbus events, but there’s also plenty happening right in the community. On the Fourth of July, residents can watch or participate in the town’s annual parade. “The only requirement to be in the parade is that you have your bicycle decorated,” Barnett says. In the fall, the meadow behind Jeffrey Mansion hosts the Harvest Festival, where locals can enjoy a corn maze, a bonfire and games. The city also supports neighborhood celebrations with a trailer full of party supplies. “Whenever you’d like to have a block party, just let them know, and they’ll give you the blockages and the games,” Barnett says.
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