Why Live in Sycamore Hills
Sycamore Hills, located northwest of Columbus, offers suburban comfort with easy access to the Olentangy Freeway and popular parks. The neighborhood features updated midcentury ranch-style homes and two-story properties. It’s common to find homes with brick or vinyl facades, and some even have Tudor-style designs. Local amenities include a Kroger grocery store 2 miles away, a Marshalls store in nearby Olentangy Plaza and a Walmart 3 miles away. Bethel Road is lined with busy restaurants, like Gogi Korean BBQ, The Refectory and The Forge Tavern.
Sycamore Hills is served by the Columbus City Schools system, with Centennial High School earning the highest rating and recognition for its annual multicultural festival. Godown Park, just north of the neighborhood, offers a 10-acre off-leash dog area, while Sycamore Park provides 8 acres of green space to explore. Residents have quick highway access for an 11-mile drive to central Columbus or a 15-mile drive to John Glenn Columbus International Airport. However, the proximity to The Ohio State University Airport, 2 miles east, may result in occasional noise from the private planes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sycamore Hills a good place to live?
Sycamore Hills is a good place to live. Sycamore Hills is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Sycamore Hills has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.4 people per acre and a median age of 47. The average household income is $109,418 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 73.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Sycamore Hills are home owners, with 37.8% of residents renting and 62.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Sycamore Hills can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Sycamore Hills neighborhood guide.
Is Sycamore Hills, OH a safe neighborhood?
Sycamore Hills, 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 Sycamore Hills?
The median home price in Sycamore Hills is $429,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $86,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.09%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,080 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $89K a year to afford the median home price in Sycamore Hills. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Sycamore Hills is $109K.
What are the best public schools in Sycamore Hills?
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Are home prices dropping in Sycamore Hills?
Yes, home prices in Sycamore Hills are down 7% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Sycamore Hills, OH
On average, homes in Sycamore Hills, Columbus sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Sycamore Hills, Columbus over the last 12 months is $433,500, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$433,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$435,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$170,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$206
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Median List Price
$429,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%