A vibrant atmosphere and artistic landmarks define the Discovery District in downtown Columbus. You can find murals and public art, as well as popular galleries and the Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD). You can also walk from your condo to Topiary Park, a uniquely landscaped green space that hosts summer events. Because it is downtown, there are plenty of major employers in and around the area.
The Discovery District joins Short North and the Franklinton Arts District as one of Columbus’ most colorful areas. “If you go outside the Columbus Museum of Art, to the left you see a giant, 100-foot art sign,” says Leah Berger, director of public relations at Experience Columbus, a marketing organization. “It literally spells out the word ‘art,’ and that is at the center of Columbus College of Art and Design’s campus.” You can visit:
Over 90% of the residents in the Discovery District rent. “There’s a lot more rental around there, lots of apartments being built, because that’s who wants to be in the area, to be walkable and not have a car,” says Becky Warnement, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker and longtime Columbus resident. You’ll find red brick and contemporary apartments and condos in the area. Most complexes include amenities like on-site maintenance and parking. Condos can range in price from the mid-$200,000s to the mid-$500,000s, and have monthly HOA fees of about $300 to $600. While most townhouses in the area were built in the 2000s, their red brick exteriors give them an older appearance. These generally cost between the mid-$500,000s and the high $600,000s. Single-family homes are harder to come by. Properties date back to the early 1900s, including American Foursquares and National Folk-styles. Recent listings have ranged from the mid-$200,000s to the low $600,000s.
Topiary Park is a one-of-a-kind green space next to the Columbus Metropolitan Library. This landscaped re-creation of Georges Seurat’s famous painting, “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte,” is made up of yew trees. “It’s super beautiful,” says Cameron Walker, public relations manager at Experience Columbus. “I’d recommend going there for a picnic.”
Washington Gladden Social Justice Park is also in the neighborhood. Its central focus is the Pathway of Justice, which has a mural of quotes from renowned social justice leaders. Within minutes, you can be at the Scioto Mile, a collection of riverfront parks with multiuse trails and a boat launch.
There are plenty of events in the Discovery District. At CCAD, you can attend concerts, gallery openings and other community events. The most popular program at the Columbus Museum of Art is the recurring Bar, Art and Music Thursdays, locally called BAM Thursdays. The museum offers free late-night admission with food trucks, drinks and live music every week from the end of May through September. “It just brings everybody together,” McPeck says. During the summer, Topiary Park hosts the Sundays in the Park music series, movie nights and the annual Columbus Book Festival.
In addition to the many galleries, the neighborhood offers a wide range of dining options, including:
You can walk to school or work, with CCAD and Columbus State Community College in the neighborhood. OhioHealth Grant Medical Center is also in the area and is a Level I Trauma Center. “If you are in the medical community and you want to be close [to work], you get a lot of people living right there,” Warnement says. Major employers like Nationwide Insurance have offices in the Uptown District, less than a mile away.
You can also ride your bike or rent a scooter from Veo or Spin. Central Ohio Transit Authority buses and access to Interstate 71 keep the neighborhood well-connected to major shopping areas like Easton.
David Blakely
Di Lusso Real Estate
(614) 666-6268
32 Total Sales
1 in Discovery District
$330,000 Price
Michael Jones
Coldwell Banker Realty
(380) 210-3322
100 Total Sales
2 in Discovery District
$370K - $4M Price Range
Bruce Dooley
KW Classic Properties Realty
(614) 660-5676
118 Total Sales
2 in Discovery District
$530K - $615K Price Range
Todd Stone
EXP Realty, LLC
(380) 208-0434
66 Total Sales
1 in Discovery District
$237,500 Price
Carlton Shaffer
RE/MAX Partners
(380) 444-4963
207 Total Sales
1 in Discovery District
$292,000 Price
Doug Ryan
KW Classic Properties Realty
(380) 333-6700
90 Total Sales
1 in Discovery District
$420,000 Price
On average, homes in Discovery District, Columbus sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Discovery District, Columbus over the last 12 months is $350,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$372,450
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Median Sale Price
$350,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$349,500
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$439,450
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Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
23
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$294
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Number of Homes
305
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Number of Homes for Sale
17
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Median Year Built
2005
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Months of Supply
8.90
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,736
Significantly above the national average
1,935
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,012
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,518
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Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,192
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356
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$1,155 - $3,065 per month
$1,199 - $1,850 per month
$1,645 - $2,918 per month
$1,050 - $1,999 per month
$450 - $895 per month
$1,205 - $1,275 per month
$944 - $1,035 per month
$1,030 - $1,925 per month
$1,200 - $2,100 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
9
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Median Rent
$2,400
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,645
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Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,650
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Median Condo Rent
$2,100
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,125
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Total Population
5,276
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Median Age
35
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Population Density
6 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
15.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
14.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$24,963
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$47,696
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High School Graduates
89%
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College Graduates
41.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
18.9%
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% Population in Labor Force
75.5%
Above the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
42''
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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
13''
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