Why Live in Little Turtle
Little Turtle is a serene, planned community centered around a private golf club, offering scenic beauty and abundant recreation beyond the fairways. Families are drawn to its well-kept contemporary homes and top-ranked Westerville City School District, while professionals appreciate easy highway access and proximity to New Albany’s tech corridor. Housing options include apartments, condos and single-family homes, with condos ranging from the mid-$100Ks to mid-$600Ks and houses typically priced between the low $300Ks and high $500Ks. The median home price sits in the low $400Ks, higher than nearby neighborhoods but comparable to West Albany and Gould Park. The Golf Club at Little Turtle serves as the community’s centerpiece, featuring over 200 acres of green space, a clubhouse, restaurant, heated pool, pickleball courts and modern upgrades like a golf simulator. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy nearby parks such as Blendon Woods Metro Park, Walden Waterfowl Refuge and Blendon Ravines Metro Park, offering trails, nature centers and birdwatching. Shopping and dining are convenient, with Sunbury Plaza just a mile away and Hamilton Road’s major retailers 2 miles east. With its blend of upscale leisure, natural beauty and accessibility, Little Turtle appeals to families, commuters and young professionals alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Little Turtle a good place to live?
Little Turtle is a good place to live. Little Turtle is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Little Turtle has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 8.4 people per acre and a median age of 37. The average household income is $87,415 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 63% of residents. A majority of residents in Little Turtle are renters, with 61.6% of residents renting and 38.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Little Turtle can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Little Turtle neighborhood guide.
Is Little Turtle, OH a safe neighborhood?
Little Turtle, OH is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Little Turtle?
The median home price in Little Turtle is $285,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $57,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.1%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,380 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $59K a year to afford the median home price in Little Turtle. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Little Turtle is $87K.
What are the best public schools in Little Turtle?
The best public schools that serve Little Turtle are:
What are the best private schools in Little Turtle?
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Are home prices dropping in Little Turtle?
Yes, home prices in Little Turtle are down 18% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Little Turtle, OH
On average, homes in Little Turtle, Columbus sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Little Turtle, Columbus over the last 12 months is $274,900, down 33% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$274,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$415,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$240,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$184
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Last 12 months Home Sales
71
Median List Price
$285,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-33%