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Worthington is turning over, young folks are coming back home.
We are starting to see the young folks coming back! They are opting to come back to Worthington after their after-college jaunts to New York, California, and other states that lure young people away to "greener pastures". After some exploring, many find that all communities are not created equal and long for the culture they experienced growing up.
Worthington Farmers Market-Downtown Worthington
If you want to experience something very cool that Worthington has to offer, stop down every Saturday in downtown Worthington, Ohio from 9:00AM until Noon. There you will find the Worthington Farmers Market. The streets and sidewalks are filled with farmers marketing their natural produce and foods.
For most buyers, it's a great time to buy !
For most buyers, it's a great time to buy !
Tremendous selection of homes available !
Historic low interest rates !
Investors holding for the long term.. It's a gold mine !
Low interest rates are keeping our market strong!
Low interest rates are keeping our market strong !
A lower interest rate means you can afford more home.
A lower interest rate will save you thousands of dollars over the life of the loan.
Lower interest rates mean many first time home buyers can afford a home today.
Central Ohio's Housing Market is Healthy and Stable!
Central Ohio's housing market is healthy and stable ! Columbus is the 7th most affordable city in the country.
Columbus is the 3rd most stable housing market in the country.
The average sale price of a home continues to be considerably lower than the national average.
2007 was the 4th best housing market since tthe Columbus Board of Realtors started keeping statistics.
Home prices have increased 40% over the last decade
This market is healthy all the way around-any way you look at it !
Buying Resources
- Top Ten Tax Breaks For Your Home
- House-Hunting Tips
- Negotiating to Yes
- How Much Can I Afford?
- Central Ohio Communities
- 10 steps to homeownership
Selling Resources
- 10 Simple Things to do Before Selling
- 5 Ways to Speed Up The Sale of Your Home
- How to Sell Your Home in a Slow Market
- Understanding Capital Gains in Real Estate
- 7 Terms to Watch for in a Purchase Contract
- Leading Real Estate Companies of the World
Financing Resources
Communities We Serve
Bexley
Bexley is a suburb of older homes with excellent schools, great proximity to the city, and lots of character. It is just East of Downtown Columbus and is home to many of Columbus notable family names. Bexley prices range from $150,000 to million dollar mansions. Bexley homes have experienced some of the top appreciation in the city.
Clintonville / Beechwold
The Clintonville area is popular with residents for its central location and easy commute to downtown, as well as the charm and character of its 1900-1940’s neighborhoods. Homes sell from the 130’s in the Northern Beechwold area to the 800’s for some of the stately homes on E. North Broadway and Old Beechwold. Most homes fall in the 180-250 range. Clintonville has been hot with young families and professionals and is still home to some original owners as well.
Dublin
Dublin boasts excellent schools, and home values have appreciated well. The community has many newer homes with the exception of its historic downtown. If you are a buyer seeking a newer home, Dublin’s newer built homes have resold better than other newer suburbs in Columbus. Prices for Dublin homes start in the low 200’s and go to 1 million+, condos start in the 140 range.
German Village
German Village is a premiere Downtown Columbus Neighborhood anchored by Schiller Park. It is 233 acres of "living" history where the old meets the new and the result is a vibrant and charming community. German Village offers condominiums from the $140’s to million dollar mansions of Schiller Park. The neighborhood has been popular with the young and trendy as well as empty nesters and baby boomers looking for more culture and lifestyle.
Grandview
Grandview offers older homes with charm and character, a great small school district, and wonderful central proximity to the city. It has been regarded as a trendy favorite for younger professionals as well as a quiet community for families. Grandview homes sell at a high dollar per square foot. Grandview’s demand has earned it one of the most appreciating areas in Columbus for home values.
Hilliard
Hilliard has a wide variety of housing including apartments, condominiums and traditional single family homes. Hilliard and its surrounding areas outside of I-270 have experienced quite a bit of newer residential construction since the late 1990’s and are very popular with families looking for more home for the dollar, good schools, and newer/modern floor plans.
New Albany
New Albany is a carefully planned community that has paid great attention to building standards and requirements, and is the creation of The Limited founder, Leslie Wexner. New Albany is also famous for its horse farms and its large Georgian style homes. General price range of homes is between $150,000 to $2,000,000.
Powell
Powell is a historic downtown village known for its specialty shops and antiques. Powell has kept the small town historic feel for its downtown district yet most of its homes are newer. Homes in the Powell area range from $220,000 to 1 million +. Powell is in the Olentangy School District, which is held in high regard.
Upper Arlington
Arlington offers many prestigious, fine older homes built toward the turn of the century surpassing $1 million as well as homes from 1930’s-1960’s. Arlington is one of the highest dollar per sq ft. areas in the city due to its demand. Featuring The Scioto Country Club, where Jack Nicklaus learned to play golf. This is the area where the coach of the OSU Football team, Jim Tressel, calls home. Upper Arlington has experienced one of the highest appreciation rates for home values.
Victorian Village
Victorian Village is a trendy, vibrant area close to entertainment and nightlife. Victorian Village boasts homes with grand turrets, turn of the century fairytale architecture, and a trendy culture that could only be found in a downtown neighborhood. Price tags for Victorian Village range from $180,000- 1Million+. Home buyers can still find some fixer uppers toward the lower price ranges and in the transitioning Harrison West Neighborhood. There is also some condominium developments and condo conversions that may have a more affordable price tag in the Village.
Westerville
Downtown Westerville offers an old world charm, with homes dating back to the 1800’s around the Otterbein College campus. Westerville has good schools, and homes of all ages and sizes, with price ranges that may be a little more affordable than some of the suburbs closer to downtown Columbus.
Worthington
Worthington is known for its small town feel and wonderful school district. Worthington’s downtown strip hosts parades, the farmers market, and has specialty shops and restaurants. The community has a wonderful recreation center for residents, as well as many parks with access to the bike trails along the Olentangy River. Worthington homes have experienced strong appreciation of home values, mostly due to its top school system.
Parsons Family
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