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Olentangy

Olentangy

$412,954 Average Value
$217 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

A social hub and family community

A neighborhood with convenient access to jobs, shopping and natural recreation, Olentangy is a popular area north of Columbus, Ohio. There’s an active presence in the community, with online groups and events held at various restaurants and parks. “You always see people out walking, riding their bikes, and you regularly see children playing,” says Myra Williamson, Realtor with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. Several shopping plazas and a large metro park provide plenty of activities and J.P Morgan Chase is nearby as the largest employer for the neighborhood. Proximity to Columbus allows for the perks of the city while keeping a quiet suburban environment.

Many people live in Olentangy and work at JP Morgan Chase.
Many people live in Olentangy and work at JP Morgan Chase.
Polaris Shopping Mall offers stores, restaurants and activities for the whole family.
Polaris Shopping Mall offers stores, restaurants and activities for the whole family.
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Three subdivisions of affordable houses

Olentangy's wide suburban streets and maintained sidewalks are lined with vinyl-sided Tudor and contemporary-style homes. Most properties are around a quarter to a half-acre in size. Prices generally fall between $200,000 and $500,000. Sidewalks line each of the three subdivisions in the area, creating a walkable space with plenty of room to push strollers. The Village at Olentangy Meadows is on the western part of Olentangy, with homes ranging from $270,000 to $340,000. Another subdivision is Olentangy Meadows, priced at $350,000 to over $400,000, and the Woods of Olentangy makes up the third subdivision with older homes still priced in the mid $300,000 to over $400,000.

Three different subdivisions in Olentangy make for one great place to live.
Three different subdivisions in Olentangy make for one great place to live.
A gorgeous row of two-story new traditional style homes in the Olentangy neighborhood.
A gorgeous row of two-story new traditional style homes in the Olentangy neighborhood.
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Miles of walking trails at Highbanks Metro Park

There are plenty of paths to walk within the neighborhood, but there are limited spaces for parks and recreation facilities. The 1200-acre Highbanks Metro Park seems to make up for that with seven walking trails, including a two-mile trail leading to an Olentangy River overlook. It also has a playground, a nature center and cross-country skiing trails to explore.

The park has seven trails, including the Overlook, which takes you over two miles.
The park has seven trails, including the Overlook, which takes you over two miles.
Highbanks Metro Park is a wonderful area for a quick walk with your dog.
Highbanks Metro Park is a wonderful area for a quick walk with your dog.
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Take a mall day at Polaris Fashion Place

Between Polaris Fashion Place and Polaris Towne Center to the east, Olentangy has access to plenty of shopping and dining. Polaris Fashion Place is a two-level mall that's home to nearly 200 retail, dining and entertainment businesses. Its anchor stores include Saks Fifth Avenue and Macy’s. For groceries, people stop by the Kroger in Polaris Towne Center. The area’s biggest employer is J.P. Morgan Chase, which employs 10,000 workers at one of the largest office buildings in the country. “Quite a few people live in Olentangy and work at Chase,” Williamson says, due to the convenience of the office being five minutes to the east.

Olentangy residents can do their shopping at Polaris Fashion Place
Olentangy residents can do their shopping at Polaris Fashion Place
Polaris has nearly 200 businesses.
Polaris has nearly 200 businesses.
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Top rated schools and public university access

Olentangy Meadows Elementary School rates an A on Niche. Olentangy Orange Middle School also receives an A, and in 2024, Niche rated it the No.7 Best Public Middle School in the Columbus area. Orange High School also earns an A. For those looking for advanced education options, Ohio State University is less than 11 miles away, and Columbus State University, a community college, is nearby in downtown Columbus.

Great schools, great people and great living are all yours in Olentangy.
Great schools, great people and great living are all yours in Olentangy.
Olentangy Orange High School is located at 2840 East Orange Road.
Olentangy Orange High School is located at 2840 East Orange Road.
Olentangy Orange Middle School is located in Orange, Lewis Center Ohio.
Olentangy Orange Middle School is located in Orange, Lewis Center Ohio.
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15 miles north of Columbus

Sidewalks allow for safer travel within the neighborhood. U.S. Route 23 marks the western border of Olentangy. Drivers can use it to access downtown Columbus, just 15 miles south. Lazelle Road runs through all the major shopping areas nearby, including the Polaris Fashion Center.

Experience efficient commuting in Olentangy with well-marked roads and clear signage.
Experience efficient commuting in Olentangy with well-marked roads and clear signage.
The Woods of Olentangy with some older homes built in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
The Woods of Olentangy with some older homes built in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

John Glenn Columbus International

26 min drive

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Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
819
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
2003
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,877
On par with the national average
1,931
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,881
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Open Houses

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    8726 Woodwind Dr, Lewis Center, OH 43035

    $409,500

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,716 Sq Ft
    • 8726 Woodwind Dr

    It's a great time to make this wonderful home yours! This move-in-ready home welcomes you with an inviting living room that also works perfectly as a flexible space. Everyday living centers around the family room with a fireplace, opening to the functional kitchen and eat-in area featuring hardwood flooring. A convenient first-floor laundry room adds to the home's practicality. Upstairs, the

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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
3
Median Rent
$2,285
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,300
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,200

Demographics

Total Population
5,007
Median Age
34
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.3%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$97,796
Above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$98,487

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
91.3%
College Graduates
59.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.1%
% Population in Labor Force
74.9%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Fairly friendly

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Not friendly

Transit Score®

0 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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