Derrick Smith
KW Classic Properties Realty
(740) 971-2499
79 Total Sales
1 in Karn’s Park
$280,000 Price
Karn’s Park
Suburban Neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio
Franklin County 43206
It’s one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, and today Karn's Park is one of the most eclectic, with many historical houses. "I think it's important to highlight the diversity in the neighborhood," says Misty Linn, owner and Realtor with Core Realty Collection. "You have some new builds, and then you have the history of the older homes and the character of the architecture that you just can't get out of the newer homes."
Linn has been a resident of Karn's Park since 2005. “Living here, you have a sense of neighborhood pride. People have been living here for decades, and they’ve seen the changes.” Today, revitalization is taking place as historic homes are being restored to the homes they once were. Thanks to money pumped into the community, long-ignored houses got fixed up.
There are various architectural styles as you travel down any street in Karn's Park. That would include Victorian, Queen Anne, Gothic Revival and Colonial Revival. “You have old brick homes that were built hundreds of years ago that are still standing,” Linn says. “They’re anywhere between 2800 and 5000 square feet.” A four-bedroom, three-bath Victorian that’s close to 3000 square feet can run $355,000 and a three-story Victorian, over 4300 square feet, with four bedrooms and four bathrooms, located in the historic district on Bryden Road, was $620,000. The median sales price is $529,100, and homes stay on the market for an average of 86 days.
The neighborhood association holds a tour of historic homes every summer in July. People all over Columbus look outside and inside at some of the most beautiful and historically significant properties. And because holidays are a big deal here, the neighborhood association holds decoration contests for the Christmas and Halloween seasons, with the neighborhood voting on the most festively decorated house.
Businesses in the neighborhood include Upper Cup Coffee Company. The owners want to make the coffee experience authentic and organic. The world is in your cup as they make and sell coffee using beans from Bali, Honduras and Brazil.
The perfect hangout for brunch is at Hangover Easy on Parsons Avenue. Walking in, you might think you’re in a record store. There are images of Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling Stones on the walls and ceilings, but the food is pure diner grub with attention-grabbing menu item names. The “Struggling to Get Up” is the name for their two buttermilk pancakes with whipped butter. A bacon, sausage and fried egg sandwich on a glazed donut is called the “Walk of Shame.”
On Ohio Avenue, near the intersection with Madison Avenue, is the Olde Towne East Pocket Park. This is a small parcel of land where a home once stood. A revived space was born through the “Parcels to Places” program from the City of Columbus. The program focuses on transforming once vacant or neglected lots into small spaces that the whole community can use. Currently, it’s an urban garden where fresh fruits are available to the neighborhood.
Students in the neighborhood can attend Ohio Avenue Elementary, Champion Middle or the recently renovated East High School in the Columbus City School System. It's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. During the renovation in 2008, a new gymnasium and atrium were built, but those additions stayed true to the school's original architecture.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Derrick Smith
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Patrick Murphy
Patrick Murphy
Keller Williams Consultants
(380) 214-2685
128 Total Sales
1 in Karn’s Park
$270,000 Price
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Zack Linder
Zack Linder
Coldwell Banker Realty
(855) 957-5601
30 Total Sales
1 in Karn’s Park
$129,900 Price
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Shannon Grimm
Shannon Grimm
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs
(740) 809-3123
209 Total Sales
2 in Karn’s Park
$347K - $440K Price Range
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Don Shaffer
Don Shaffer
Howard HannaRealEstateServices
(380) 800-5848
763 Total Sales
1 in Karn’s Park
$199,000 Price
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Elizabeth Greulich
Elizabeth Greulich
Rich Russo Realty & Co.
(380) 444-6768
24 Total Sales
1 in Karn’s Park
$395,000 Price
Schools
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- 7th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Deshler Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Multi-Purpose Field
Livingston Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Moeller Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Roosevelt Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Martin Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Kobacker Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Karns Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Karn’s Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Karn’s Park, Columbus sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Karn’s Park, Columbus over the last 12 months is $238,221, up 2% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$242,000
Median Single Family Price
$249,900
Median Townhouse Price
$339,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$190
Number of Homes for Sale
33
Last 12 months Home Sales
87
Months of Supply
4.60
Median List Price
$267,450
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,627
Median Year Built
1926
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,293
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,817
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,034
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356
Open Houses
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Sunday, Apr 271 - 3pm
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Sunday, Apr 272 - 4pm
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Sunday, Apr 272 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,534
Median Age
37
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,965
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,216
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.2%
College Graduates
21.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
19''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
57
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
42
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Edgewood
There’s a strong sense of pride in this neighborhood near downtown Columbus
Livingston Park
There are early 20th-century homes in this area just outside downtown Columbus
Schumacher Place
Historic neighborhood with walkable streets without the influx of tourists
Southern Orchards
Access to greenspaces, dining options and Downtown Columbus
Vassor Village
Homes with old-fashion charm just a few miles from Downtown Columbus
Deshler Park
A quiet community with friendly neighbors and large parks to pair
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