An established suburban environment where people settle down
Rathburn Woods is a calm suburb about 11 miles northeast of Downtown Columbus and less than 7 miles east of John Glenn Columbus International Airport. The neighborhood is well-removed from the city’s hustle and bustle, but it is within a 3-mile drive of restaurants and grocery shopping. In the evenings, folks can stroll the quiet sidewalks and chat with their neighbors. Most backyards are large enough to host cookouts and throw around the football. Rathburn Woods borders a nature preserve where visitors can birdwatch and hike through meadows and wetlands. Less than a mile away, the public high school is highly rated, which is partially why most homebuyers come to Rathburn Woods to settle down long-term. “It’s a neighborhood where there’s not much turnover,” says Realtor Richard Shearrow, who sells houses in the neighborhood with RealtyOhio. “Some people have lived there for 20 or 25 years.”
Rathburn Woods offers a blend of charming, well-maintained homes with various price points.
Quiet streets make Rathburn Woods a safe, family-friendly place to call home.
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Bordering the Gahanna Woods State Nature Preserve
Gahanna Woods State Nature Preserve has trails that passes through buttonbush swamps and beech-maple stands. Wildflowers also grow there. Jefferson Country Club is 2-½ miles east. The private club has an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, bocce courts, a fitness center, a bar and grille and an aquatic center. About 2-½ miles southwest, the 18-hole Airport Golf Course is open to the public.
Parks in and around Rathburn Woods provide plenty of green space for outdoor activities.
Gahanna Nature Preserve, near Rathburn Woods, offers peaceful trails and scenic views.
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Colonial Revivals, Tudor Revivals and contemporary styles
The size of the homes is one of the reasons that people stay in Rathburn Woods. “You’re going to get good square footage for your money,” Shearrow says. “The homes that are fixed up well will be in the $500,000 range.” Single-story contemporary-style houses from the 1990s sell for as low as $390,000, and two-story contemporary-style houses sell for as high as $560,000. Colonial Revival-style houses from the 1980s sell for between $440,000 and $540,000, and Tudor Revival-style houses from the 1990s sell for between $390,000 and $540,000. “In addition to the generous space, there are finished basements in most of the homes there,” Shearrow says. “Some homes have been updated since their original construction in the late 80s or early 90s, but there’s an opportunity for equity growth if you find one in its original state.” There is a small cluster of two-to-three-bedroom condos on the south end of the neighborhood. They were developed in the 1990s and sell for between $250,000 and $320,000.
Rathburn Woods offers a mix of modern and traditional homes with great curb appeal.
Rathburn Woods offers beautiful landscaping, with well-kept yards and mature trees.
Rathburn Woods homes vary in size, with options to suit both families and first-time buyers.
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A highly rated public high school
Lincoln Elementary School has a C-minus Niche rating. Gahanna Middle School South and Gahanna-Lincoln High School have A-minus Niche ratings. The elementary and high schools are a mile west of Rathburn Woods. The middle school is half a mile to the neighborhood’s west. Gahanna-Lincoln High School has a 92% graduation rate. According to the U.S. News & World Report, 41% of the high school's students participate in Advanced Placement classes.
Many children from Rathburn Woods attend the Lincoln Elementary School in Gahanna.
Gahanna South Middle School near Rathburn Woods serves the children in grades 6-8.
Gahanna Lincoln High School near Rathburn Woods features a new football stadium built in 2023.
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A smattering of dining establishments
Restaurants are scattered sporadically within a 3-miles radius of Rathburn Woods. Edison Brewing Company is 2-½ miles to the neighborhood’s south. It serves its own European-style craft beers in its garden and taproom. A mile west of Rathburn Woods, Hickory House serves surf and turf with mixed drinks and draft beer. Also a mile west, Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern serves classic American fare like burgers and meatloaf. For groceries, a Kroger is 2 miles west of Rathburn Woods.
Dining options close to Rathburn Woods range from casual eats to upscale restaurants.
Rathburn Woods residents enjoy proximity to Edison Brewing Company for a refreshing drink.
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Rathburn Woods is located northeast of downtown Columbus.
Access to Interstate 270 and John Glenn Columbus International Airport
Rathburn Woods is 1-½ miles east of Interstate 270, a major thoroughfare connecting Columbus’ suburbs. John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 6-½ miles west via Interstate 270. “The airport is not a huge nuisance, but it’s close. You definitely know it’s there,” says Realtor Shaun Simpson, who sells houses in the neighborhood with Cutler Commercial Real Estate. Downtown Columbus is 11 miles southwest via interstates 270 and 670. The neighborhood’s streets are lined with sidewalks. Since shopping and dining are so out of the way, the sidewalks are only used for strolls and dog walking.
Rathburn Woods is a short drive from the Columbus Museum of Art, perfect for art lovers.
Buckeyes football games and downtown entertainment
Downtown Columbus has multiple entertainment options. The Columbus Museum of Art shows the work of artists like Picasso, Monet and Rousseau. Nationwide Arena hosts musical acts like the Black Keys and Jhené Aiko. Ohio Stadium is 14-½ miles west of Rathburn Woods via Interstate 670. The Ohio State Buckeyes play their Big Ten Conference rivals at the 102,780-person arena.
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Parks in this Area
Pizzurro Park
Olde Quarry Park
Fishing
Picnic Area
Trails
Whitehall Community Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Friendship Park
Boehnke Nature Preserve
Gahanna Woods State Nature Preserve
Transit
Airport
John Glenn Columbus International
11 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Rathburn Woods
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rathburn Woods, Gahanna sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Rathburn Woods, Gahanna over the last 12 months is $442,258, up 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$450,000
Median Single Family Price
$450,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$257,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$183
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median List Price
$444,450
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
490
Median Year Built
1992
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,432
Above the national average
1,936
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,332
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,761
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,177
Median Age
40
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$104,657
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$130,581
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.9%
College Graduates
49.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.7%
% Population in Labor Force
75.6%
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®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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