Between its rolling golf greens, soccer fields, trails and sprawling public park, Walnut Creek offers proximity to an array of outdoor activities and premier shopping in Northeast Columbus. The neighborhood’s bordering thoroughfare, Westerville Road, makes for a convenient 8-mile commute to Downtown Columbus, while trendy hubs like Creekside in Gahanna are just a few miles south. Modern homes are met with sidewalks out front, where residents can walk their elementary students to school or catch the bus at one of many nearby stops. Just blocks away from the largest shopping and dining destination outside of Downtown Columbus, Walnut Creek provides a city-like atmosphere without the accompanying hubbub.
Walnut Creek is located adjacent to the popular Easton Town Center shopping mall.
Easton Town Center is located directly off Morse Road and I-270, minutes from Walnut Creek.
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Late 20th century homes in Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek is largely comprised of single-family homes constructed in the late 20th century. Split levels and ranch-style homes line residential streets, complete with sidewalks connecting cul-de-sacs to main roads. The old-growth trees of Innis Park are spread throughout community, so those closest to the grounds have densely wooded, shady backyards. Paved driveways lead to attached garages, accompanying spacious lawns and ample street parking for guests or additional vehicles. Prices range from $120,000 to $245,000, below average compared to the Columbus Metro Area. Homebuyers will also find a selection of townhomes and apartments within the community. The Townhomes at Easton Park occupy a series of residential streets just north of Champions Golf Course, while the neighborhood’s apartment buildings typically sit closer to Westerville Road.
In Walnut Creek you can find the neighborhood filled with well manicured lawns and well kept homes both old and new.
Homes in Walnut Creek are well maintained and taken care of.
Walnut Creek has many styles of housing, one being the popular single level ranch style home.
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From Chicago-style deep dish to lobster mac at Easton Town Center
Easton Town Center draws in nearly 30 million visitors annually, considered the area’s most popular retail destination outside Downtown Columbus. Flowers and old-fashioned street signs decorate the center’s more than 200 shops and restaurants. True Food Kitchen is a go-to for weekend brunch, an award-winning eatery with a seasonal menu and loads of vegan options. As for pizza, BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse serves up Chicago-style deep-dish, classic pub fare and the latest sports games. Over at Mitchell’s Ocean Club, upscale dining smells like lobster mac-and-cheese and surf and turf. The supper club overlooks the center, opening the windows in the warmer months for an atmospheric experience. A movie theater and comedy club are the center’s primary entertainment hubs, while chains like Trader Joe’s, Costco and Target flank the outskirts. Residents also neighbor Cleveland Avenue, well-loved for its various international restaurants and markets.
Whole Foods at Easton offers a variety of eco-friendly products and strives to reduce waste through its recycling and composting programs.
You can find restaurants like, Hot Chicken Takeover, Fusion and Melt: Grilled Cheese Bar at Easton Town Center.
Target located off of Morse Crossing at Easton Town Center
Walnut Creek offers the opportunity to be near many culturally diverse restaurant options.
Many residents of Walnut Creek order pizza from Whole Food Market pizza shop.
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Outdoor recreation surrounding Alum Creek
The 99-acre Innis Park borders the eastern corridor of Alum Creek. Complete with athletic fields, picnic shelters, a playground and a walking trail, the park’s largest draw is its public 18-hole Champions Golf Course. From hilly terrain to difficult doglegs, Champions is considered one of Central Ohio’s most challenging public courses. A mile or so north, Pathways Park offers more than a dozen soccer fields hosting youth league games. Walnut Creek itself is home to a portion of Alum Creek and, alongside it, the scenic Alum Creek Trail. From the trailhead at Innis Park, residents can walk or bike up 25 miles along the eastern side of the city.
Alum Creek runs alongside the Walnut Creek neighborhood by Sunbury Road.
Home courts for the summer are six Har-Tru clay courts located at the John Campbell Tennis Center.
Champions Golf Course first opened in 1922 as a 9 hole course designed by Herbert Strong.
Families of Walnut Creek have several options for outdoor actives.
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5 miles south to Gahanna’s Creekside District
Gahanna sits 5 miles south of Walnut Creek, often referred to as the Herb Capital of Ohio. There, the aromatic Ohio Herb Center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, hosting workshops oriented around herbal remedies. Located in the historic Creekside District, the Gahanna Farmer’s Market carries out this legacy, hosting local vendors and artisans selling fresh produce each Wednesday from May to September. Held annually in June, the Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival highlights the district’s various shops and eateries as visitors flock to watch live musicians perform. Folks willing to travel a bit farther can enjoy the perks of the city’s Arena District, catching a Blue Jackets hockey game or perusing the global food stalls at North Market.
Public schooling in Mifflin Township
Families in Walnut Creek are zoned for Columbus City Schools, specifically those in the Mifflin Township. Innis Elementary School is within the community and is walkable from many households south of the golf course. Mifflin Middle is 2 miles south, while Mifflin High School is just east of Sunbury Road. Students at Mifflin High can engage in various extracurricular programs, including Information Technology certification, joining the career tech program or any combination of athletic and artistic clubs. All three schools earn a grade of C-minus on Niche. Also nearby are a handful of STEM-designated schools, most notably Horizon Science Academy’s elementary and high school. The public charter institutions receive a C-minus and B-minus on Niche, respectively.
Innis Elementary is for children ages K-5th grade.
Mifflin Middle School
Mifflin High School is located in the Easton neighborhood of Columbus Ohio.
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South to Downtown Columbus
While residents of Walnut Creek are primarily car-dependent, the city’s COTA bus system provides frequent stops along Cleveland Avenue, with standard stops dotting Innis Road, Morse Road and Sunbury Road, where the nearest emergency room is located at Ohio State East Hospital, 6 miles south. Walnut Creek is well positioned beside State Route 3, Westerville Road, a central thoroughfare branching into the neighborhood’s subdivisions. Locals can head 8 miles south into Downtown Columbus or north toward Minerva Park and Westerville. Interstate 270 stretches east of Easton Town Center, leading 7 miles south to Gahanna and John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
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Parks in this Area
Parkridge Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Innis Park
Alum Creek Trail
Kilbourne Run Sports Park
Pathways Park
Clinton Township Sale Road Playground
Picnic Area
Playground
Transit
Airport
John Glenn Columbus International
13 min drive
Bus
Innis Rd & Kohr Blvd
Bus
Sunbury Rd & Patriot Blvd
Bus
Sunbury Rd & Innis Rd
Bus
Innis Rd & Westerville Rd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Walnut Creek
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Walnut Creek, Columbus sell after 8 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Walnut Creek, Columbus over the last 12 months is $199,600, up 13% 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,422
Median Age
33
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
32.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$38,310
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$48,391
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78.8%
College Graduates
17.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.8%
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®
43/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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