Chantel Holmes
Responds Quickly
Di Lusso Real Estate
(443) 222-1398
6 Total Sales
1 in Walnut Hills
$280,000 Price
Walnut Hills
Suburban Neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio
Franklin County 43068, 43232
The Walnut Hills community is located east of Columbus at the intersection of Interstates 270 and 70. Once home to an 18-hole golf course, the area has retained its character since the course closed 10 years ago. There are still well-built, attractive homes. “If somebody didn’t know anything about this area, affordability would be top of mind,” says Mark Abbott, Realtor with Abbott Realty. “This area is very reasonably priced for being close to downtown.”
In Walnut Hills, you’ll find spacious homes from 1500 to 2500 square feet, with some that are over 3000. Houses date back to the 1960s and ‘70s and are primarily two-story traditional and split-level. “The area is mixed-use with single-family homes, and there are also duplexes along Saranac Drive,” Abbott says. The duplexes tend to be in the $300,000 to $400,000 range and have between two and three bedrooms for each unit. Single-family homes generally run from $250,000 to $350,000. “That price range makes it a great opportunity for a first-time homebuyer,” he says. “The typical home would have about three or four bedrooms.”
Until 2013, this neighborhood was home to the Walnut Hill Golf Course, with stately homes that backed up to the course. These days, the houses are still impressive, but they back up to what is now the Walnut Hill Disc Golf Course. It’s still 18 holes, but instead of golfers hitting a ball off a tee, people throw a disc at a target. The rules are similar to golf, but instead of the end game of sinking the ball into a hole on the putting green, discs are thrown at a target, which is a basket. The number of throws it takes to get to the basket is tallied, just like in golf with the number of strokes. The entrance to the park is off Saranac Drive; at the end of the small entrance road, there’s a parking area, a small playground and a shelter house ready for a picnic lunch spread.
For recreational activities indoors, the Urban Air Adventure Park on Livingston Avenue is the ultimate indoor playground for the kids and the entire family. The Sky Rider is a zip line-like experience that will give you a bird’s eye view of the facility to scope out your next adventure. You can learn the ropes by tackling the ropes course that will have you climbing and swinging as you look to complete your mission. Everything is done in the name of safety, as kids are secured in a harness. Harnesses are also part of the climbing wall challenge. It’s a great way to build strength, agility and confidence.
For those who like a slower pace and a trip back in time, the 53,000-square-foot Heritage Square Antique Mall may be more your pace. This is Central Ohio’s largest antique mall, filled with showrooms of vintage items. You’re sure to find something that you don’t see every day. Come back often because the items in the showroom change daily. If you find an item that is not marked “Firm,” you can negotiate on the price of items over $80.
Oakmont Elementary School is on Oakmont Drive and is part of the Columbus City School District. Just over 300 students are enrolled here in kindergarten through fifth grade. Niche says that Yorktown Middle School has an excellent student-to-teacher ratio of 15-to-1. Niche says Independence High School has an 18-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The transportation options are numerous in Walnut Hills. There are several stops along Livingston Avenue where the COTA, or Central Ohio Transit Authority, buses can pick you up and take you where you need to go. “For those who don’t like to travel on the interstate, you’ve got Livingston Avenue, along with Main and Broad Streets, that can take you downtown and further west,” says Harold Gibson, Realtor with Coldwell Banker. “Really, how can you miss?”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Chantel Holmes
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David Hight
David Hight
RE/MAX Impact
(330) 333-8875
35 Total Sales
1 in Walnut Hills
$300,000 Price
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Brandon Thompson
Brandon Thompson
Responds QuicklyRed 1 Realty
(380) 207-0382
130 Total Sales
1 in Walnut Hills
$319,995 Price
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Remington Lyman
Remington Lyman
Responds QuicklyReafco
(475) 241-0784
442 Total Sales
1 in Walnut Hills
$425,000 Price
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Sandy Raines
Sandy Raines
Responds QuicklyThe Raines Group, Inc.
(380) 777-5369
831 Total Sales
1 in Walnut Hills
$303,000 Price
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Stacie Testaguzza
Stacie Testaguzza
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Greater Cols
(380) 888-2483
106 Total Sales
1 in Walnut Hills
$212,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Blacklick Woods Metro Park
- Golf
- Lake
- Trails
Kraner Park
- Picnic Area
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Big Walnut Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Independence Village Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Maybury Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Willis Park
- Soccer
- Multi-Purpose Field
Walnut Hill Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Walnut Hills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Walnut Hills, Columbus sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Walnut Hills, Columbus over the last 12 months is $359,427, up 20% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$307,000
Median Single Family Price
$307,250
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$137
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Months of Supply
1.70
Median List Price
$317,497
Median Discount From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
184
Median Year Built
1968
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,123
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,411
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,994
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$639 - $1,499 per month
- Cornerstone Crossing
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 504+ Sq Ft
- 6033 Lake Club Ct
- Columbus, OH
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$914 - $1,432 per month
- Williamsburg Square
- 1-3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 700+ Sq Ft
- 5521 Chatford Square
- Columbus, OH
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,923
Median Age
34
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$36,632
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$47,342
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.3%
College Graduates
24.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.2%
% Population in Labor Force
79.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
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®
37
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
28
/ 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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