Fodor
Suburban Neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio
Franklin County 43054
Classically styled homes with contemporary luxury
Mature trees and abundant sidewalks define the streets of Fodor’s residential areas, where Colonial Revival properties take stylistic cues from Federal, Georgian and Cape Cod homes. Single-family homes with three to four bedrooms are typical, though buyers can also occasionally find homes with up to six bedrooms. Most homes include attached garages and porticos; exteriors typically use vinyl lap siding or brick. Three- and four-bedroom properties with medium-sized floorplans range from about $520,000 to $650,000. Larger properties with four to six bedrooms start at about 700,000 and top out near $810,000.
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Days on the New Albany Country Club green and discoveries at the local wetlands
Fodor residents can enjoy outdoor time without traveling far, with two parks less than a mile from the neighborhood. Immediately southwest, Taylor Farm Park offers a play area, walking trails and a boardwalk along its wetland areas. The city plans to add additional trails, a restroom, and a community garden to the park. To the east, Wexner Community Park offers athletic fields, park benches, walking trails, and a playground. The park’s Plain Township Aquatic Center features a pool with a waterslide. Fodor is also 2 miles north of the New Albany Country Club, which features a 27-hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus. Locals can also find tennis and pickleball courts, indoor and outdoor pools, and a spa. For outdoor exercise, residents can also hop on the scenic pathways at the New Albany Nature Preserve and Wetlands, an 86-acre public park with access points along neighborhood streets.
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Local New Albany-Plain schools of distinction
The New Albany-Plain Local School District serves students in Fodor and the city of New Albany, with students of all levels studying at different schools on the same shared campus. Each school in the district has earned the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence award. Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students attend the Early Learning Center, which holds a 2.7/5 rating with GreatSchools users. Students attend New Albany Primary School from first through third grade, then New Albany Intermediate from fourth through sixth grade and New Albany Middle for seventh and eighth grade. All three schools earned A grades from Niche. The A-plus ranked New Albany High School has a 97.1% graduation rate and offers 29 sports programs.
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Exercising, escape rooms and craft brews
Health-minded folks can keep their workout regimens going at Orangetheory Fitness on Fodor Road. For those interested in exercising their brains, Captivating World hosts escape rooms one mile to the north of the neighborhood. Events at the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s New Albany branch nearby include story readings for families, creative classes for teen readers and a community crochet and knitting group. When it’s time to unwind, craft beers are on the menu at Brewdog, while Hudson 29 Kitchen + Drink has cocktail and wine selections. Locals can also catch live music and stage plays at venue in New Albany like the Charleen & Charles Hinson Amphitheater and the McCoy Center for the Arts.
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Quick commutes to New Albany employers and Columbus
Fodor residents have direct access to the OH-161 Expressway via New Albany Road. Locals can take the highway and Interstate 270 for an 18-mile commute into downtown Columbus. Fodor’s New Albany location also places locals less than 4 miles away from local campuses of major employers like Abercrombie & Fitch and Discover Financial. The nearest hospital, OhioHealth Emergency Care New Albany, is 2 miles southwest of the neighborhood. Flights from the Columbus area leave from John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 12 miles south of Fodor. Residents traveling to The Ohio State University are about 15 miles away.
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Essentials close to home, specialty shopping within reach
Residents can stop by the neighborhood’s Kroger store near Fodor Road for groceries and household items. Mutts & Co. offers premium pet care items and services two doors down. One mile north of the neighborhood across the New Albany Road bridge, residents can find casual eateries like Chipotle, Local Cantina, Rooster’s and Panera, and a Giant Eagle Market District store. Residents can also find local favorites like Johnson’s Real Ice Cream and Fox in the Snow Bakery to the south of the neighborhood on Market Street, which also hosts the upscale Hudson 29 Kitchen + Drink. Easton Town Center, one of Central Ohio’s premier shopping destinations, is about 8 miles away and offers more than 300 retail and dining options.
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A growing local economy
Multiple major companies already call the New Albany area home, including Lower.com and Aetna Health, and the number is set to grow in the coming years. Intel is developing a $20 billion semiconductor manufacturing campus 8 miles northeast of Fodor, codenamed “Ohio One.” The facility is slated to be completed and operational by 2028. The company's plans are already driving significant economic growth in the surrounding area.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Katie Poling
Katie Poling
Fiv Realty Co Ohio LLC
(866) 303-1551
22 Total Sales
1 in Fodor
$415,000 Price
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Thom McKee
Thom McKee
Coldwell Banker Realty
(234) 239-8938
117 Total Sales
1 in Fodor
$445,500 Price
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Katrina Judd
Katrina Judd
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs
(380) 888-2543
381 Total Sales
2 in Fodor
$425K - $463K Price Range
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Rick Lemmons
Rick Lemmons
Coldwell Banker Realty
(380) 207-9107
59 Total Sales
1 in Fodor
$640,000 Price
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John Lubinsky
John Lubinsky
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Affiliates, Inc.
(380) 777-5873
254 Total Sales
1 in Fodor
$482,000 Price
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Alan Hinson
Alan Hinson
Responds QuicklyNew Albany Realty, LTD
(614) 858-8391
107 Total Sales
7 in Fodor
$435K - $685K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- 1st to 3rd
- Public
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Parks in this Area
The Preserve Gazebo and Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Rose Run Park
The Enclave At New Albany Playground
Thompson Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Wexner Community Park
Albany Crossing Park
- Lake
- Tennis
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Fodor | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fodor Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fodor, Columbus sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Fodor, Columbus over the last 12 months is $700,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$699,000
Median Sale Price
$700,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$699,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
25
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$229
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
627
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1998
Months of Supply
0.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,077
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,473 - $5,658 per month
- Cortland at New Albany
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 721+ Sq Ft
- 5185 Sulgrave Dr
- New Albany, OH
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,013
Median Age
35
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$159,615
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$181,074
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.1%
College Graduates
63.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.4%
% Population in Labor Force
77.9%
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®
38
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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