With established homes, sidewalk-lined streets and a close-knit community of longtime homeowners, Glenmeadows offers a settled, low-turnover neighborhood on the edge of Far East Columbus, next to Reynoldsburg. Buyers are drawn to its midcentury homes, roomy lots and location between the city and suburbs, where shopping, dining, parks and other amenities are all a short drive away.
“Glenmeadows is one of those neighborhoods that you move into and stay forever,” says local Ashley Todaro, a Realtor with The Brokerage House. “There’s a certain number of homes, and they very rarely come on the market.” Compared to city and national averages, houses here sell pretty quickly, which can make competition feel steep. Recent sales have ranged from the mid-$200,000s to the low $300,000s.
You’ll mostly find midcentury single-family homes here, such as Cape Cods, split-levels and ranch styles – many raised to accommodate ground-floor garages. Houses here aren’t uniform, so updates vary from one property to the next.
Lots here are bigger than the city’s average, offering grassy front lawns and deep-set backyards, often fenced in. Mature trees, from tall oaks to weeping willows, shade yards across the community.
Most residents here own their homes. There are some rentals available across a couple of apartment complexes. “It’s a really great community,” Todaro says. “They all keep in touch with each other and communicate often.”
The neighborhood is split between two school districts. The southern side is more often served by Columbus City Schools, with neighborhood assignments leaning toward Olde Orchard Elementary School, Sherwood Middle School and Walnut Ridge High School. The district offers a lottery-based application for its magnet and alternative programs, and open enrollment can allow transfers within and between districts, depending on space and policy.
Homes on the northern side of the neighborhood are more likely to fall within Reynoldsburg City Schools, which may include Rose Hill Elementary School, Waggoner Road Junior High School and Reynoldsburg High School. Reynoldsburg generally assigns students based on where they live and does not offer interdistrict open enrollment, though families may request transfers within the district.
You’ll probably run into neighbors at the Kroger on Main Street, which runs along the south end of the community. The road’s a direct connection to downtown, lined with chain restaurants, from Taco Bell to Dairy Queen, as well as locally owned favorites. Some close-by spots include:
John F. Kennedy Park sits near Glenmeadows. The park features baseball diamonds, tennis courts, a gazebo, a skate park and a section of the Blacklick Creek Greenway Trail. The trail, a branch of the larger Metro Parks system, connects to other nearby creek-side green spaces, including Huber Park, a Reynoldsburg sports complex, and the 600-plus-acre Blacklick Woods, the closest metro park to the neighborhood. Amenities at Blacklick Woods include:
The Central Ohio Transit Authority has bus stops along Main Street, though many residents commute by car. Glenmeadows is a short drive from Interstate 270, which locals call the Outerbelt because it loops around the metro area. The highway connects drivers to job hubs like Dublin and Polaris. It links to Interstates 70 and 71 for access to downtown, which is within a 15-mile drive. Those headed to New Albany, about 10 miles away, can follow Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road nearby.
Pamela Austin
Star Brick Realty, LLC.
(740) 675-5849
101 Total Sales
2 in Glenmeadows
$239,000 Price Range
Steven Oltmann
Keller Williams Greater Cols
(740) 716-7180
41 Total Sales
1 in Glenmeadows
$219,000 Price
Don Shaffer
Howard HannaRealEstateServices
(380) 800-5848
740 Total Sales
4 in Glenmeadows
$145K - $290K Price Range
Michael Jones
Coldwell Banker Realty
(380) 210-3322
101 Total Sales
1 in Glenmeadows
$275,000 Price
Catherine Kaufman
Century 21 Excellence Realty
(380) 333-4917
76 Total Sales
2 in Glenmeadows
$210K - $285K Price Range
Matt Glanzman
RE/MAX ONE
(380) 777-9813
167 Total Sales
1 in Glenmeadows
$260,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Glenmeadows | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Glenmeadows, Columbus sell after 11 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Glenmeadows, Columbus over the last 12 months is $280,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$277,500
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Median Sale Price
$280,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$280,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$195,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
23
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$181
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Number of Homes
501
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Number of Homes for Sale
1
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Median Year Built
1964
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Months of Supply
0.50
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,452
Significantly below the national average
1,933
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,064
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
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$1,150 - $1,275 per month
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,995
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,995
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Total Population
1,423
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Median Age
43
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Population Density
8 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
21.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$61,710
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$80,121
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High School Graduates
88.7%
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College Graduates
22.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
8%
Below the national average
13.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
67.7%
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Annual Precipitation
41''
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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
19''
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Quiet, laid-back far east side living close to schools, parks and highways
Midcentury streets with quick highway access near wooded Big Walnut Creek