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-levels and split-levels. 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 1,500 and 2,500 square feet. The older homes are generally between 1,500 and 2,000 square feet.
Most kids in Independence Village 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.
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.
When it’s time 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 its 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.
Denise McBroom
Mainstream Realty Pros
(888) 622-1773
29 Total Sales
1 in Independence Village
$277,000 Price
Gregg Hesterman
RE/MAX Revealty
(877) 850-4491
50 Total Sales
1 in Independence Village
$240,000 Price
Brad Eckes
Coldwell Banker Realty
(380) 800-6201
9 Total Sales
1 in Independence Village
$255,000 Price
Brittany Stockdale
The Brokerage House
(614) 412-5167
47 Total Sales
1 in Independence Village
$310,000 Price
Kevin Sullivan
RE/MAX Premier Choice
(380) 212-2516
56 Total Sales
1 in Independence Village
$275,000 Price
Don Shaffer
Howard HannaRealEstateServices
(380) 800-5848
771 Total Sales
8 in Independence Village
$135K - $287K Price Range
| 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 | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Independence Village, Columbus sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Independence Village, Columbus over the last 12 months is $270,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,660 - $1,750 per month
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