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Edgewood

Edgewood

Suburban Neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio

Franklin County 43207

$187,792 Average Value
$168 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

A Columbus suburb with diverse housing

The Edgewood neighborhood was established in 1910, and while some homes date back that far, most of the suburb's growth in southeast Columbus happened after World War II. “It’s an older, established neighborhood with a good stock of old homes,” says Ted Welch, executive officer of the Edgewood Civic Organization. “We have people who have lived here when the post-war houses were new, and we have young people moving in. It’s a diverse mix.”

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Bungalows, Cape Cods and ranch styles

Older homes dating to the 1920s are north of Frebis Avenue, but Edgewood is primarily made up of bungalows, Cape Cods and ranch-style homes from the 1950s. Many houses have a full basement and a detached garage and are about 15 to 30 feet off the road. The neighborhood's streets do not have sidewalks. Edgewood's single-family homes fall below Columbus’ median housing price. The majority of the homes are priced from $100,000 to $270,000. Some of the older homes that have been remodeled are priced over $300,000. Affordability is a major draw for many homebuyers. “People can get 15-year tax abatements in this area, so taxes get locked in at the prerenovation price. That helps affordability a lot,” says Realtor Angela Keener, who sells homes in the neighborhood with Keller Williams Consultants. Keener adds that homebuyers still have access to trendy nearby neighborhoods like Grandview and German Village, except prices in Edgewood are lower. The Southwind Villa Mobile Home Park is in the center of the neighborhood.

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Casual neighborhood dining options and access to German Village

Multiple dining options along Lockbourne Road are within walking distance for most residents. The Dawghouse Pizza & Bar is a neighborhood dive serving hot dogs and burgers. Its karaoke nights are a big hit with locals. Pachucos Taqueria is a food truck that serves authentic Mexican cuisine with cold bottles of Jarritos. People sit around picnic tables and enjoy their dishes. In Golden Donuts Diner, a lunch counter overlooks the grill and the walls are decorated with record sleeves. Also along Lockbourne Road, El Girasol is a Latino grocery store painted with the red, white and green stripes of the Mexican flag. There’s also a Save A Lot grocery store on the neighborhood’s southeast end. Three miles northwest, German Village is filled with authentic German dining options. “A lot of Edgewood residents eat there,” Keener says. The family-owned Schmidt’s Sausage Haus has been one of Columbus’ most popular sauerkraut and schnitzel restaurants for over 140 years.

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Lincoln Park Elementary and South High School

Lincoln Park Elementary is about half a mile west of the neighborhood. It serves students from prekindergarten through sixth grade. South High School is about 2 miles northwest of the neighborhood. It serves students from grades 7 through 12. Students can get free tickets for the Columbus Symphony or a Ballet Met performance. Both schools have C-minus Niche ratings.

South High School is located in Olde Towne East, Columbus Ohio.
South High School is located in Olde Towne East, Columbus Ohio.
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A strong civic association

The Edgewood Civic Organization has been around for about 20 years. Welch says he’s trying to bring back some of the events the organization put on before the pandemic started. “We used to have a community garden tour, and we’d shut down a neighborhood block for a street festival with food and games,” he says. There’s also been an effort to encourage people to decorate for holidays. “We started the effort when we moved here, and nobody was decorating, so we put Christmas lights up and flags for the 4th of July,” he says. “Now, when you drive in the neighborhood at the right time of year, you’ll know there’s a holiday coming up.” With his passion for Edgewood, it was a simple decision for Welch to join the civic organization. “It’s a wonderful neighborhood, and I’m proud to be here,” Welch says. “Most of the residents have the same pride that I do, and I hope that’s instilled into our new residents as they move in."

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Karns Park and Lincoln Swimming Pool

Edgewood offers ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Two blocks north of Edgewood, Karns Park has a basketball court, a picnic shelter and a playground. Deshler Park has two baseball fields a mile northeast of the neighborhood. Smith Road Park is about two blocks east of the neighborhood. A paved walking path encompasses the park’s open field. For a refreshing dip on a hot day, people travel a mile west to Lincoln Swimming Pool, which opened to the community in 2015. There’s a double water slide, diving boards, a toddler area and competitive lanes for swimming laps.

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LSS Food Pantry and Smyrna Baptist Church

LSS Champion Food Pantry is on the neighborhood's northwest corner. In the center of the neighborhood, Smyrna Baptist Church organizes regular community events like backyard barbecues and fundraisers.

Getting around Columbus

Public bus stops line Frebis Avenue, on the neighborhood’s north end, and Lockbourne Road, on the neighborhood’s east end. Downtown Columbus is less than 5 miles north of Edgewood via Lockbourne Road and U.S. Route 33. Rickenbacker International Airport is about 9 miles south of Edgewood via Groveport Road and Alum Creek Drive.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

John Glenn Columbus International

17 min drive

Bus

Lockbourne Rd & E Markison Ave

Bus

Lockbourne Rd & Sheldon Ave

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Edgewood US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$194,900
Median Single Family Price
$205,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$168
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Months of Supply
1.80
Median List Price
$199,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
18%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
529
Median Year Built
1952
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,144
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,671
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,621
Median Age
39
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$38,773
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$57,957

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88.8%
College Graduates
25.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.8%
% Population in Labor Force
58.1%
Below 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®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

36 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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