$179,237Average Value$164Average Price per Sq Ft12Homes For Sale
An industrial-heavy neighborhood
Marion Franklin is a largely industrial community about 8 miles southeast of Downtown Columbus. Its hard-working residents live in modest mid-century homes on the community's west side. A railyard runs through the center of the community but does not produce high noise levels. Marion Franklin is home to a Sherwin-Williams Distribution Center, Bakelite Chemicals and a steel distributor called Cleveland-Cliffs Columbus Coatings. The residential streets are lined with modest single-family homes built in the 1960s. About 72% of residents own their houses. The backyards provide enough space for folks to build playsets for their children and host backyard barbecues. The streets are calm enough for children to walk to school or spend summer afternoons riding their bikes. “I think it’s a good area that’s kind of slept on a little bit,” says Realtor Byron Diaz, who sells homes in the neighborhood with Nexthome Experience. “It’s a quiet area with homes with a lot of character.”
The railyard in Marion Franklin splits the neighborhood in half.
Some of the homes in Marion Franklin have larger back yards for residents to enjoy.
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Single-family homes from the 1960s
“It’s a good community for first-time homebuyers,” Diaz says. Most of the homes were developed in the 1960s. Ranch-style houses sell for between $130,000 and $215,000, bi-level homes sell for between $160,000 and $200,000 and assessors value the neighborhood’s bungalows at between $130,000 and $160,000. Realtor Joseph Speakman, with e-Merge Real Estate, says he had trouble selling a condo there because the industrial real estate discourages many homebuyers.
This is a bungalow style home in the Marion Franklin neighborhood.
This bi-level home in Marion Franklin is a popular style home.
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A community center and multiple greenspaces
On the neighborhood’s western border, the Marion Franklin Community Center has amenities like an art room, an auditorium, a billiards room, a ceramics room, a fitness room, a gymnasium, a library, pickleball courts, tennis courts and a pool. The 20-acre Sammons Park has a paved pathway, baseball diamonds and an open-air shelter. Alum Crest Park, on the neighborhood’s northeast corner, has a basketball court and a playground. Three Creeks Metro Park is immediately east of Marion Franklin. People use the park to launch canoes in Alum Creek. Park visitors also fish in Heron Pond. The 1,100-acre greenspace also includes a dog park and athletic fields.
Marion Franklin residents enjoy a bike ride at Three Creeks Metro Park.
With Summer camps and a spacious gym, Marion Franklin Community Center is a busy place.
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Local and chain restaurants
Cardo’s Pizza on Williams Road serves pizza by the slice. There’s a McDonald’s on Lockbourne Road. Hunan King is a Chinese restaurant on the neighborhood’s northern border. Erawan Thai is 4-½ miles east and serves hardy dishes like beef pho and drunken noodles. Red Lobster is 5 miles east. Also on Williams Road, Fisherman’s Warehouse sells hunting and fishing supplies. There is a Dollar Tree is on the southeast corner of the community. The Drug Store Pharmacy & Home Medical Supply is on Groveport Road. For groceries, Kelly’s Market and Aldi are about 4 miles east. On South High Street, also 4 miles from Marion Franklin, there is a Bob Evans and a Ponderosa Steakhouse.
Cardo's Pizza has been a neighborhood staple since the1960's.
Fisherman's Warehouse in Marion Franklin has all your fishing and hunting supplies.
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College football and professional ice hockey
About 11 miles northwest, Ohio State University’s Football team plays other Big Ten Conference teams at Ohio Stadium. About 4 miles west of Marion Franklin, South Drive-In shows new film releases. In the downtown area, the Blue Jackets play ice hockey at Nationwide Arena. The arena also features musical acts like Justin Timberlake. Residents can also visit the Columbus Museum of Modern Art in the downtown.
Public schools in the area
Children often begin their educations at Watkins Elementary School, which has a 19-to-1 student-teacher ratio and a D-plus Niche rating. Summit Academy Middle School has a D-minus Niche rating. Teens move on to Marion-Franklin High School, which has a 62% graduation rate and a C-minus Niche rating. The high school offers a range of activities, including drill team, mock trial, football and soccer. All three schools are located within the community and are accessible on foot.
Watkins Elementary School, located in Marion Franklin has nearly 300 students.
Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus is located Marion Franklin, Columbus Ohio.
Marion_Franklin High School in the Marion Franklin neighborhood is a public school.
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COTA bus lines serve the Marion Franklin neighborhood.
Getting around Columbus
Ohio State University’s football team plays other Big Ten Conference teams about 11 miles northwest at Ohio Stadium. There are public bus stops throughout the neighborhood, including on Fairwood Avenue, Watkins Road and Alum Creek Drive. Most of the neighborhood’s streets are lined with sidewalks. Marion Franklin’s noise levels are only high along the Frank-Refugee Expressway, which passes through the northern portion.
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Parks in this Area
Marion-Franklin Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Pool
South Side Settlement Heritage Park
Basketball
Playground
Smith Road Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Millbrook Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Williams Creek Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Three Creeks Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Transit
Airport
Rickenbacker International
13 min drive
Bus
Fairwood Ave & Southfield Dr S
Bus
Weirton Dr & Watkins Rd
Bus
Alum Creek Dr & Creekway Dr
Bus
Weirton Dr & Southfield Dr S
Bus
Koebel Rd & Lockbourne Rd
Bus
2452 Lockbourne Rd
Bus
Koebel Rd & Edsel Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Marion Franklin
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
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Marion Franklin, Columbus sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Marion Franklin, Columbus over the last 12 months is $178,663, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,257
Median Age
40
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,589
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$60,969
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.2%
College Graduates
12.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
19''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
27/ 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.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
