Between the Norfolk and Western Railway, Interstate 670 and Alum Creek, Eastgate is tucked away from the rest of the Near East Side district in Columbus. Despite this, the neighborhood’s location keeps it close to popular attractions, schools and job hubs. Buyers are often drawn to the area for its historic and midcentury homes, which tend to sell at lower prices than those in nearby communities.
Eastgate’s residential streets are lined with narrow sidewalks and plenty of maple trees. Most lots are under a fifth of an acre and have well-kept landscaping. Attached garages are rare, so people usually rely on street parking or a carport. Homes were mostly built in the early 1900s and midcentury, and you’ll see a lot of updated Cape Cod and National Folk-style designs. Prices typically land in the high $100,000s to the high $300,000s, with a median in the high $200,000s. This often makes Eastgate less expensive than nearby areas like Woodland Park, Franklin Park and Bexley, but more than Shepard, Devon Triangle and Mount Vernon. Kevin Hart, an advisor with KW Commercial, says that these homes and the neighborhood’s location make Eastgate “a little hidden gem.”
Hart says that Eastgate’s location is another big selling point, with easy access to places like Franklin Park Conservatory and St. Charles Preparatory School. Bordered by I-670, U.S. Route 62 and state Route 16, residents have plenty of ways to get around Columbus. Major job hubs like downtown, Ohio State Outpatient Care East, the Columbus VA Medical Center and the John Glenn Columbus International Airport are all within 5 miles. Thanks to sidewalks and shade trees, “the neighborhood is very walkable for residents,” explains K. Emily Manley, a realtor with e-Merge Real Estate. Central Ohio Transit Authority bus stops run along Nelson Road and Greenway Avenue.
Eastgate is zoned for Columbus City Schools and is home to Eastgate Elementary School, which is located at the neighborhood’s center. From there, many students will attend Champions Middle School and East High School, each about a mile away in King-Lincoln Bronzeville and Woodland Park, respectively. The surrounding area also has several private and charter schools, including St. Charles Preparatory School, Mansion Day School and Columbus Performance Academy Shepard. Columbus City Schools mostly uses a lottery to place students in magnets and other programs, so getting in usually comes down to available seats. The district also offers open enrollment and out-of-district transfers, but those follow set policies and depend on availability.
The nearest supermarket is the Kroger, a mile-and-a-half away in Franklin Park. The Town & Country Shopping Center is 3 miles away in Whitehall, and features retailers and big-box stores like Lowe’s, Target and Foot Locker. More in-depth shopping is available about 6 miles away at the Easton Town Center, one of the state’s largest malls. Nearby restaurants include Madison Soul Food Kitchen, known for its laid-back comfort food. Or locals can head to Bexley for Old Bag of Nails: an Ohio chain with a classic tavern food menu.
Nelson Park is a 30-acre space near the center of Eastgate. With a playground, basketball courts, a multipurpose field and access to the Alum Creek Greenway Trail, it’s a hub for many locals. However, there are several other outdoor options, all within a mile or two:
- The Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens lets locals wander through lush indoor gardens, seasonal exhibits and colorful art displays.
- Alum Creek Parkland is a small, wooded stretch along the creek where you can hop onto the trail or just get a quiet break from the city.
- Jeffrey Park, across the creek in Bexley, features a community pool, tennis courts and trails through 40 acres of woodlands.
Jason Hottle
MODERN OHIO REALTY
(380) 210-3962
109 Total Sales
1 in Eastgate
$281,000 Price
Candace Neff
Real of Ohio
(740) 685-4616
132 Total Sales
1 in Eastgate
$470,000 Price
Chrisi Hagan
Red 1 Realty
(380) 888-3106
83 Total Sales
1 in Eastgate
$450,000 Price
Tatyana Kidd
Coldwell Banker Realty
(380) 800-5471
30 Total Sales
1 in Eastgate
$189,000 Price
David Blakely
Di Lusso Real Estate
(614) 666-6268
27 Total Sales
1 in Eastgate
$385,000 Price
Nina Masseria
Carriage Trade Realty, Inc.
(614) 683-5918
81 Total Sales
1 in Eastgate
$270,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Eastgate | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Eastgate, Columbus sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Eastgate, Columbus over the last 12 months is $267,500, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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