Don Shaffer
Howard HannaRealEstateServices
(380) 800-5848
757 Total Sales
8 in Independence Village
$135K - $290K Price Range
Independence Village
Suburban Neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio
Franklin County 43068, 43110, 43147, 43232
East of Columbus, near the busy interchange of Interstates 70 and 270, is the Independence Village neighborhood. “Affordable is the first word that comes to mind when talking about this area,” says Bhim Kharel, a Realtor with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. “You’re not far from the Reynoldsburg and Canal Winchester areas, but it’s less expensive than being in those suburbs.”
“The typical home in Independence Village is three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms, and the price range is going to be from $250,000 to $350,000, with four-bedroom homes being on the higher end,” Kharel says. The architectural style of the homes is mainly two-story, bi-level and split-level. Most homes have an attached two-car garage, a full basement, and a fenced-in backyard. The older homes in Independence Village were built in the 1970s, and a newer home development in the southern part of the neighborhood was constructed in the 2000s. These homes have more space, between 1500 and 2500 square feet. The older homes generally are between 1500 and 2000 square feet.
There is ample space for outdoor activity in this neighborhood. The entrance to Independence Village Park at the end of Dewbourne Dr. There is a small parking area and a path that leads to a playground and a picnic shelter house. The playground has a couple of slides, swings, and climbing structures. Further down the walking path, there’s a basketball court surrounded by green space. A non-lighted baseball diamond is at the park’s southern end, and a paved walkway encompasses that. If the weather won’t allow outdoor exercise, or you prefer being inside, the Jerry L. Garver YMCA has most of what you can do outside and a little more. In addition to an extensive cardio and weight room, they offer swim lessons, summer camps for youth and teens, group fitness classes for adults and a childcare center. The YMCA also offers before and after-school programs.
Most Independence Village kids attend Groveport Madison Local School District schools. Sedalia Elementary School has an overall Niche grade of B-minus. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. During the month of December, students at Sedalia completed a 21-day reading challenge that was done over winter break. Every day during that time, students read aloud with guest speakers on videos posted to Facebook. Niche says that Groveport Madison Middle School North has an 18-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio and gets a ‘B’ grade for the quality of teachers. Groveport Madison High School students can take College Credit Plus courses for both high school and college credit. Some homes in the northern part of Independence Village are zoned for the Columbus City School District, where students attend Oakmont Elementary, Yorktown Middle and Independence High Schools.
When it’s to fill your empty stomach tank, the Cajun Boil Bar on Brice Road features authentic Cajun and Low Country dishes, perfect for those who want some spice. Start with some gator bites, alligator tenderloin breaded and served with a spicy sauce. Their specialty is your choice of boiled seafood prepared in a seasoned broth with your choice of sides and Cajun sauces.
With the proximity to freeways, location is also one of the prime reasons people like living in Independence Village. “Commuting is convenient with I-270 and 70 nearby, but it’s also close to hospitals and public transit,” Kharel says. Some Central Ohio Transit Authority, or COTA, bus stops are just off Brice Road south of Interstate 70.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Don Shaffer
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Michael Gunnarson
Michael Gunnarson
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs
(855) 954-4271
60 Total Sales
1 in Independence Village
$150,000 Price
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Sherry Looney
Sherry Looney
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
(740) 318-0797
530 Total Sales
1 in Independence Village
$240,000 Price
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Renee Robinson
Renee Robinson
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs
(380) 207-9073
116 Total Sales
1 in Independence Village
$190,000 Price
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Tina Chipukaizer
Tina Chipukaizer
Coldwell Banker Realty
(877) 764-1481
46 Total Sales
1 in Independence Village
$275,000 Price
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Jason Armstrong
Jason Armstrong
e-Merge Real Estate
(380) 210-3558
77 Total Sales
1 in Independence Village
$255,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Retreat At Turnberry
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Blacklick Woods Metro Park
- Golf
- Lake
- Trails
Kraner Park
- Picnic Area
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Independence Village Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Maybury Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Pickerington Ponds Metro Park
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Independence Village | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Independence Village Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Independence Village, Columbus sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Independence Village, Columbus over the last 12 months is $270,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$274,900
Median Sale Price
$270,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$269,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
92
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$182
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,879
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1989
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,527
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,940
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,338
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 141 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,195 - $3,447 per month
- Reserve at Abbie Lakes
- 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 987+ Sq Ft
- 3793 Lakeview Trail
- Canal Winchester, OH
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$1,450 per month
- Oak Bend Commons
- 2 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,750 Sq Ft
- 6680 Oak Bend Commons Way
- Canal Winchester, OH
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
10,300
Median Age
34
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$59,118
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$67,888
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.1%
College Graduates
27%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.1%
% Population in Labor Force
81.3%
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®
32
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
31
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
26
/ 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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