Why Live in Scioto Woods
Scioto Woods, a suburb in western Columbus, has been a scenic retreat for over 30 years. The neighborhood is characterized by acres of trees, a winding creek, and wide streets lined with contemporary houses featuring pale siding and gabled roofs. Home styles range from three-to-four-bedroom family homes built in the '90s to older vinyl and wood-sided bungalows and ranches from the '80s. The area is known for its quiet atmosphere, with neighbors often keeping to themselves, though they gather for sporting events at local bars and food trucks at the 9-acre Scioto Woods Park. This park, along with Redick Park, offers recreational spaces, walking trails, and sports facilities. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy the Raymond Memorial Golf Course on Trabue Road, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. Dining options are plentiful along Wilson Road, including Twin Sunlight for Chinese cuisine and Minelli’s Pizza for Italian fare. The neighborhood is served by Hilliard City Schools and South-Western City Schools, with highly rated options like Hilliard Memorial Middle School, Hilliard Bradley High School, and Columbus Preparatory Academy. Scioto Woods is safer than the national average, providing a low crime risk environment. While the area is car-dependent, Interstate 70 offers convenient access to downtown Columbus, 7 miles away, and John Glenn International Airport is 14 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scioto Woods a good place to live?
Scioto Woods is a good place to live. Scioto Woods is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Scioto Woods is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Scioto Woods has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.1 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $86,005 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 37.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Scioto Woods are home owners, with 35.2% of residents renting and 64.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Scioto Woods can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
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Is Scioto Woods, OH a safe neighborhood?
Scioto Woods, OH is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Scioto Woods?
The median home price in Scioto Woods is $499,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $99,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,590 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $111K a year to afford the median home price in Scioto Woods. The average household income in Scioto Woods is $86K.
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Home Trends in Scioto Woods, OH
On average, homes in Scioto Woods, Columbus sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Scioto Woods, Columbus over the last 12 months is $492,000, up 52% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$492,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$625,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$179,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$365,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$259
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
85
Median List Price
$499,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
52%