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Suburban vibes with walkable parks and restaurants
Developed during the 1960s in tandem with Columbus’ first shopping mall, Forest Park West is still known for its easy access to shopping and dining options. Dotted with trees, and with homes priced well below the city average, the area gives off family-friendly vibes. “Forest Park West gives off that small, suburban neighborhood feel but is only 10 to 15 minutes from downtown,” says Remington Lyman, Realtor with Reafco. “It’s a quaint and quiet area with parks and restaurants that are walkable from homes with a lot of charm.”
Welcome to Forest Park West! Established in 1961 and still going strong.
Forest Park West is a quiet suburb north of Columbus.
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Midcentury ranch styles and split-level homes
When it comes to houses, the atmosphere in Forest Park West remains unchanged from the 1960s. Midcentury split-level and ranch-style homes run parallel along the neighborhood’s slightly narrow, level streets. Greenery peppers the area, with mature trees and shrubbery in yards and between homes. Driveways and attached garages are standard, with lot sizes rarely going any larger than an eighth of an acre. “The money you spend for a house here goes a long way,” Lyman says. “You can get three-bedroom houses in the $200,000s.” Prices range from the low $200,000s to the high $300,000s, with square footage and condition being the deciding factors.
Split level homes are popular in the Forest Park West neighborhood.
Ranch style homes can be found on many streets of Forest Park West.
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Elementary and middle schools within walking distance
Forest Park Elementary School is centrally located and never more than half a mile from houses in the area. Niche gives the school a C rating. Also within the neighborhood’s boundaries, Woodward Park Middle School ranks at a C-minus. It offers clubs and extracurricular activities like the Power of the Pen club, Young Women in Science club and a Martin Luther King Youth Oratorical Contest. Older students attend Northland High, which is the largest high school in the district and rates a C.
Forest Park Elementary serves children K-5 in Forest Park West.
Woodward Park Middle School in Forest Park West is rated C minus by Niche.
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Preserved wetlands with miles of trails
Woodward Park is a 17-acre green space that makes up the southern end of the community. Equipped with lit tennis courts and baseball diamonds, it allows access to the Woodward Nature Preserve. Nature lovers prize this 34-acre stretch of preserved wetlands for its scenic beauty and walking trails. “It’s pretty amazing how you feel completely disconnected from the city,” Lyman says. “People from surrounding neighborhoods also come out to escape city life at the Nature Preserve.”
Woodward Park in Forest Park West is the local destination for outdoor activity.
Woodward Park offers lots of nature to residence of Forest Park West.
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Local specialty pizza
A Central Ohio staple since 1953, Ange’s Pizza specializes in Columbus-style thin crust and also has a selection of pasta and burgers on the menu. Central to the neighborhood is Sequoia Pro Bowl, which has 32 lanes of casual or league-play bowling. Karaoke makex the place particularly popular on Friday and Saturday nights. Morse Road has clusters of shopping and grocery options available, including Aldi and Kroger. The Easton Town Center is one of Columbus’ most popular shopping areas, with over 150 retail options, including Macy’s, Apple and Gucci.
Ange's Pizza in Forest Park West is a neighborhood favorite.
Easton Town Center is located 10 minutes away from Forest Park West.
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COTA offers bus transit with stops along Karl and Morse Roads in Forest Park West.
Easy access to downtown Columbus
Interstate 71 runs along the neighborhood’s western side, providing commuters easy access to downtown Columbus, 11 miles south. The Central Ohio Transit Authority offers bus transit with stops along Karl Road. John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 12 miles southeast, while the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is about 11 miles away.
Local competitions
The Forest Park Civic Association, founded in 1962, hosts regular neighborly events, including the front yard beautification contest in the fall and the parade during the Fourth of July.
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On average, homes in Forest Park West, Columbus sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Park West, Columbus over the last 12 months is $282,500, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This ranch offers easy one-story living with plenty of extra space in the finished basement. With more than 2,000 sq ft including the lower level, there's plenty of room. It features 3 beds, one full and one (1) Half bathroom, plenty of off-street parking and a fenced-in back yard. New roof installed in July 2025, New HVAC system in 2024 and water tank was replaced in 2022, the range was
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