You'll find the Broadleigh community in East Columbus, between Whitehall and Bexley. With vintage postwar homes and mature trees, the neighborhood has a settled feel close to downtown and John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Its mix of home styles and price points offers options for a range of buyers, while East Broad Street provides convenient access to shopping, dining and major roadways.
Broadleigh is primarily a single-family neighborhood[AS1.1], Housing options in Broadleigh are primarily single-family homes, with a mix of midcentury styles that reflect its postwar roots. Common home types include Cape Cods, ranch-style houses, cottages and Minimal Traditional two-story designs.
Prices range widely, from the low $100,000s to the low $400,000s, depending on lot size, updates, age and other factors. Multifamily properties, including duplexes and small brick apartment buildings, have typically sold from the mid-$200,000s to the high $400,000s.
Property conditions vary, but many listings show signs of ongoing reinvestment, with some homes already updated and others ready for renovation. Lot sizes are generally modest and comparable to those across many Columbus pockets. With a median sale price of $230,000, the community often offers a lower entry point than nearby Bexley, where the median is $550,000, while remaining generally in line with other East Side neighborhoods in terms of pricing.
East Broad Street skirts the community, offering a straight shot to downtown Columbus in roughly 10 to 25 minutes, depending on traffic. The Central Ohio Transit Authority also serves the area, with stops near Columbus Africentric Early College PreK-12 and along East Broad, though most residents commute by car. John Glenn Columbus International Airport is a few miles up Stelzer Road, reachable after a quick drive. A major employer on the East Side, the Chalmers P. Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic, is located in the neighborhood on North James Road, making for a short commute for those who work there. Other key drive times include:
Broadleigh is part of Columbus City Schools. CCS families can apply to alternatives, such as special-focus programs, through a districtwide lottery, with admission based on factors such as space availability and random selection. The district also offers interdistrict open enrollment for eligible students who live outside CCS, though policies vary from one district to another. Families considering a transfer should review current district guidelines before applying. Private choices include the highly rated Bishop Hartley High School, a private Catholic high school in Columbus.
Outdoor recreation near Broadleigh spans private clubs and public parks. Golfers have a couple of choices, including the municipal 18-hole Airport Golf Course and the private Columbus Country Club, which Remington Lyman, principal broker, owner and Realtor at Reafco, frequents. "It's great for networking if you're in sales and have a lot of clients," he says. "They also have great tennis courts, a par-three golf course for the kids and a pool. That's my favorite." Those who'd rather leave the clubs at home have a few nearby parks and attractions to choose from:
East Broad Street doubles as Broadleigh's main commercial corridor, lined with grocery stores, banks and everyday conveniences alongside several local restaurants. Most of the neighborhood's dining sits along the corridor, including:
Vivian Eichel
MODERN OHIO REALTY
(866) 613-6874
35 Total Sales
1 in Broadleigh
$230,000 Price
Craig Buehler
Coldwell Banker Realty
(614) 858-3276
239 Total Sales
1 in Broadleigh
$332,800 Price
Theresa Barron
Take A Look Real Estate Broker
(380) 888-2291
83 Total Sales
1 in Broadleigh
$200,000 Price
Kendra Carter
Keller Williams Consultants
(330) 913-1923
69 Total Sales
2 in Broadleigh
$86K - $205K Price Range
Matan Gutwaks
RE/MAX Main Street
(551) 210-4739
61 Total Sales
1 in Broadleigh
$215,000 Price
Letisha Parks
EXP Realty, LLC
(833) 991-4546
25 Total Sales
1 in Broadleigh
$482,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Broadleigh | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Broadleigh, Columbus sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Broadleigh, Columbus over the last 12 months is $230,000, down 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$239,900
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Median Sale Price
$230,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$247,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$168,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
17
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-22%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$208
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Number of Homes
506
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Number of Homes for Sale
6
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Median Year Built
1950
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Months of Supply
4.20
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,239
Significantly below the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,111
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,008
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
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$1,099 - $1,350 per month
$899 - $1,449 per month
$935 - $1,498 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
5
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Median Rent
$1,000
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$975
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Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,250
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Median Condo Rent
$888
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,238
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Total Population
3,297
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Median Age
37
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Population Density
7 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
16.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$36,214
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$47,772
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High School Graduates
90.2%
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College Graduates
23.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
11.9%
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% Population in Labor Force
72.8%
Above the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
41''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
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Annual Snowfall
19''
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