Abbie Trails, located southeast of Columbus, provides a suburban refuge for its residents, who enjoy some of the metropolitan area's best amenities. Commuters have easy access to the downtown area on weekdays, and when they want to unwind each weekend, the nature preserve is one of Ohio's most popular birdwatching destinations. "One of the reasons I bought my house is that it backs up to Pickerington Ponds Metro Park," says Elizabeth Allen, a Realtor who sells homes in the neighborhood with USA-1 Real Estate. Allen also lives in Abbie Trails. "We have an entrance at the back of the Longwood subdivision where we can bicycle ride or hike. That's a nice plus." The area also has moderately rated public schools.
Abbie Trails, located southeast of Columbus, provides a suburban refuge for its residents.
Go for walk around the block in Abbie Trails with paved sidewalks.
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An expansive nature preserve
Pickerington Ponds Metro Park is a state nature preserve, a prime spot for birdwatching. The park has six trails and five overlooks to observe birds and other wildlife. Signs along the trails tell visitors which species to look for. "It's not a place that's going to have playground sets for the kids, but there are shelter houses for picnicking," Allen says. The National Audubon Society has named the metro park an Important Bird Area, meaning it's vital to conserving bird populations. It has over 260 avian species. Bald eagles have constructed nests high in the trees along Kildeer Trail. Nests have also been found at Ellis Pond. Residents take hikes along the 16-mile Blacklick Creek Trail. The trail passes through Portman Park, which runs on either side of the creek. The park has an open-air shelter, a playground and athletic fields. Folks exercise at the Jerry L. Garver YMCA on the northern end of the community.
Folks exercise at the Jerry L. Garver YMCA on the northern end of Abbie Trails.
Pickerington Ponds Metro Park is one of Ohio's best birdwatching destinations.
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Single-family homes from the early 2000s
"It's a reasonably quiet neighborhood, and it's Columbus taxes, which I think is the biggest plus," Allen says. You get their services, such as water, sewer and trash and don't pay a lot in taxes." Most of the homes were developed in the early 2000s. The single-family residences are concentrated south of Blacklick Creek. Vinyl-sided ranch-style houses sell for between $270,000 and $285,000. Assessors value contemporary-style homes at between $290,000 and $330,000. North of the river, brick-exterior condos hit the market at between $190,000 and $220,000. There are also apartment communities, including Brice Cove Park and Abbie Cove Apartments.
Abbie Trails It's a reasonably quiet neighborhood, and it's Columbus taxes.
Most of the homes in Abbie Trails were developed in the early 2000s.
Most homes in Abbie Trails are newer constructed detached homes in traditional styles.
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Moderately rated public schools
Children often begin their educations at the B Niche-rated Pickerington Elementary. Diley Middle School has a B-plus Niche rating. Teens usually move on to Pickerington High School Central, which has an A-minus Niche rating and a 20-to-1 student-teacher ratio. The school offers Advanced Placement classes for students to earn college credits. Abbie Trails is 17 ½ miles southeast of Ohio State University.
Children often begin their educations at the B Niche-rated Pickerington Elementary.
Diley Middle School has a B-plus Niche rating.
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High is home to the Pickerington tigers.
Teens move on to Pickerington High School Central, which has an A-minus Niche rating.
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Local restaurants and a nearby Kroger
Residents enjoy enchiladas and margaritas at La Matraca Mexican Grill on Gender Road. Val's of the Caribbean on Refugee Road serves authentic island cuisine, such as jerk chicken and curry goat. Down the street, China House offers dishes like chow mein and kung po shrimp. North of the creek, Gender Road Town Centre includes restaurants like Wendy's and Donatos Pizza. The shopping center also has a Kroger and a CVS.
Val's of the Caribbean has been an Abbie Trail's staple for ten years.
Abbie Trail residents enjoy enchiladas and margaritas at La Matraca Mexican Grill.
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Activities and entertainment for all ages
Ohio Stadium is 19 miles northwest via Interstate 70. Nearly 100,000 people pack into the stadium on gamedays to watch the Buckeyes take on other Big Ten Conference rival teams. Folks catch new film releases at the Marcus Cinema. Just off Interstate 70, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum attracts chopper enthusiasts from all over the country. The downtown has attractions like the Columbus Museum of Art and Nationwide Arena, which features performances by world-famous musicians like Justin Timberlake and Jelly Roll.
Ohio Stadium is 19 miles northwest. Nearly 100,000 people pack into the stadium on gamedays.
Downtown Columbus has attractions like Nationwide Arena.
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Getting around Columbus
Downtown Columbus is 14 miles northwest via Interstate 70. The Central Ohio Transit Authority operates bus stops on Gender Road. When locals need to go on a big trip, they travel 12 miles southwest via Ohio State Route 317 to Rickenbacker International Airport.
Downtown Columbus is 14 miles northwest via Interstate 70.
The Central Ohio Transit Authority operates bus stops on Gender Road.
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Parks in this Area
Retreat At Turnberry
Picnic Area
Playground
Parking Lot
Independence Village Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Maybury Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Nafzger Park
Basketball
Soccer
Playground
Robert M Brobst Park
Baseball/Softball
Grills
Trails
Pickerington Ponds Metro Park
Fishing
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Rickenbacker International
24 min drive
Bus
Gender Rd T C & Private Dr
Bus
Gender Rd & Abbie Trails Dr
Bus
Gender Rd & Upperidge Dr
Bus
Gender Rd & Shannon Rd
Bus
Gender Road Towne Centre
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Abby Trails
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Abby Trails, Columbus sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Abby Trails, Columbus over the last 12 months is $289,466, down 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,606
Median Age
36
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$53,691
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$60,135
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
36.8%
Advanced Degrees
14.9%
% Population in Labor Force
80.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
19''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
20/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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