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Olentangy Commons

Olentangy Commons

Suburban Neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio

Franklin County 43214

$225,748 Average Value
$161 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Riverside community with mixed-use feel

Take in the serene flow of the Olentangy River running alongside this neighborhood, popular with Ohio State students and professionals alike. Olentangy Commons exudes a mixed-use feel, with parks, retail, dining and medical centers within walking distance of townhouse and condo communities. One of the neighborhood’s focal points is the Anheuser-Busch Sports Park, which hosts baseball and basketball tournaments and is home to the annual Nike Boys Basketball summer camp. “A couple of schools use the rugby field over by the eight baseball diamonds. There’s usually something going on every night there,” says Shawn Hageman, resident of Olentangy Commons and Realtor with RE/MAX Capital. “I also love the convenience of the Olentangy Freeway, and the shops are all right around the corner; all the bars and businesses are nearby along Bethel Road.”

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Condos with ample amenities

Condos and townhouses with brick and Tudor-style exteriors are the primary options in Olentangy Commons. The two- to three-bedroom multi-family homes with private back patios are priced between $200,000 and $242,000. Hageman says the area's affordability is the main attraction. “The homes sell quickly because they’re so reasonably priced for the location.” Homeowners association fees range from $342 to $368 a month. They may include amenities like outdoor tennis courts, a community pool, a renovated fitness center, and fenced-in areas for dogs to roam. Those fees also cover things like water, trash and lawn care. Tree-lined sidewalks are just steps away from the front door of the condos, making it easy for locals to navigate the area by foot.

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Tree-lined streets lead to shopping and dining center

Bethel and West Henderson roads serve as lifelines for retail and dining. Olentangy Plaza sits within the neighborhood, so locals don’t have to go very far to browse the aisles at Marshalls or Micro Center, a computer and technology store. TVs line the walls at Gallo’s Tap Room, where locals get together for wings and microbrews while they catch a game. Tea lovers have several options, including The Brewed Leaf and Tea Zone Bakery & Café. The latter has a seating area that includes the Japanese tradition of people taking off their shoes and sitting on an elevated platform while sipping tea or coffee. There’s also a range of Asian cuisine nearby. Jiu Thai Asian Café, Coco Hot Pot, and Buckeye Pho sit within the shopping center. Starbucks, Five Guys and Chipotle provide fast food options. For groceries, locals can make the 2.5-mile drive west along West Henderson Road to Kroger.

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Rebuilding plans in the works for Columbus City Schools

Public school students living in Olentangy Commons are zoned for the Columbus City School District. Students will begin their education at Winterset Elementary School, which gets a C-plus from Niche. As part of a nearly $300 million project proposed by the district, five schools, including Winterset, will be rebuilt on current or new sites. Students later filter into C-minus-rated Ridgeview Middle School and B-rated Centennial High School.

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Expansive sports park with access to riverside trails

Along its namesake waterway, the Olentangy Trail is a paved walkway and bikeway traversing Worthington to Columbus. “There’s access to the trail now on Bethel Road,” Hageman says. “It’s happened within the past three of four years. Otherwise, you had to go south and access it via Henderson Road.” The trail winds through the Anheuser-Busch Sports Park just off Olentangy River Road. Along with its extensive options for athletics, the park features a playground for kids to explore. Within 2.5 miles of the neighborhood is the Columbus Park of Roses, one of the largest public rose gardens in the United States, with more than 12,000 sweet-smelling flowers on display.

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Olentangy Freeway is a transportation hub

Locals primarily take Ohio State Route 315, known locally as Olentangy Freeway, to reach surrounding amenities. Downtown Columbus is 9 miles south, while The Ohio State University is within 3.5 miles. Getting to John Glenn Columbus International Airport will require a longer commute, roughly 12.5 miles southeast via Olentangy Freeway and Interstate 670. People can avoid the freeway to access medical care at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital by traveling 2.5 miles south along Olentangy River Road. Public transit options through the Central Ohio Transit Authority, or COTA, are available along West Henderson Road and in the neighboring community of Knolls West along Kenny Road.

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Recreation and convenience are all within your reach at Olentangy Commons.
Recreation and convenience are all within your reach at Olentangy Commons.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

John Glenn Columbus International

21 min drive

Bus

Olentangy River Rd & Bethel Rd

Bus

Olentangy River Rd & Olde Towne Ave

Bus

W Henderson Rd & Knightsbridge Blvd

Bus

W Henderson Rd & Olentangy River Rd

Bus

W Henderson Rd & Lauraland Dr E

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Olentangy Commons US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 7 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$229,500
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$229,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$161
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Months of Supply
1.50
Median List Price
$235,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
265
Median Year Built
1970
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,333
Above the national average
1,935
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,224
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
794
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
21,344

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
3,153
Median Age
31
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.2%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$67,378
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,606

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92.9%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
50.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.9%
% Population in Labor Force
68.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
19''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

34 / 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.

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Olentangy Commons
Paula Friedrich-Larsen
Faulkner Realty Group
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