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Karns Park is just a quick drive from Downtown Columbus
Though filled with historic homes, Karns Park still has a variety of styles not often seen so close to Downtown Columbus. "I think it's important to highlight the diversity in the neighborhood," says Misty Linn, owner and Realtor with Core Realty Collection. "You have some new builds, and then you have the history of the older homes and the character of the architecture that you just can't get out of the newer homes." Lower-than-average real estate prices and easy access to the city center also attract potential homeowners.
Karns Park is an urban neighborhood situated southeast of Downtown Columbus.
The median price for a home in Karns Park is in the mid-$200,000s.
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The area has both historic and modern home styles
Arranged in a grid, homes are neatly arranged on sloped front lawns with stone or concrete steps leading to the sidewalk. Street parking is the norm, though many properties have separate garages in alleys behind them. While the median build date for homes is in the mid-1920s, 21st-century traditional options are available from the high $200,000s to the high $400,000s. Turn-of-the-century American Foursquares and craftsman-style homes frequently have front porches and range between the low $100,000s and the high $300,000s. Single-story Cape Cods and bungalows are priced in the low $100,000s to the mid-$300,000s. The median price for a home in Karns Park is in the mid-$200,000s, compared to the national median in the low $400,000s.
A Tudor style home in Karns Park features a well-manicured front lawn.
Cape cods are popular in the Karns Park neighborhood.
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Locals can go boutique shopping at German Village, just 2 miles away
Known for its boutique shops, used bookstores and art galleries, the German Village neighborhood is less than 2 miles west. Locals frequently head to the Easton Town Center, which has over 200 stores and restaurants. Groceries are available at the Fine Food Market or the Kroger in nearby Merion Village. Grandma’s Pizza on Parsons has a selection of pizza, pasta and sandwiches for delivery or carryout. Bake Me Happy has prided itself on its gluten-free cookies, scones and cakes since opening in 2014.
Fine Food Market is a neighborhood convenient store located next to Karns Park.
Known for its boutique shops, used bookstores and art galleries, the German Village neighborhood is less than 2 miles west of Karns Park.
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Scioto Audubon Metro Park has boat access and an obstacle course
Central to Karns Park is a public area that shares its name. Karns Park has a full-sized basketball court, playground equipment and a trail that cuts through its 2 acres of green space. Scioto Audubon Metro Park has nearly 120 acres and boat access to the Scioto River. Visitors can also try their hand at an obstacle course, ascend the 35-foot climbing wall or relax in the butterfly garden.
The residents of Karns Park can walk to Karns Park which is located in the middle of the neighborhood.
Scioto Audubon Metro Park near Karns Park features a volleyball court.
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Many students can walk to South High School
Students can begin at Moler Elementary School, which has a C-minus from Niche. From there, they’ll enroll at C-rated South High School from seventh grade until graduation. The high school is near the center of the neighborhood, making it a straightforward walk for many homes.
Moler Elementary School near Karns Park is rated C-minus by Niche.
Many students from Karns Park attend South High School.
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Karns Park is close to highways, public bus access and The Ohio State University
The nearest highways are Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 33, just north of the neighborhood. Downtown Columbus is less than 3 miles away, and Ohio State University’s main campus is about a 15-minute drive north. Public transit is available through the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA), with several bus stops along East Whittier Street and Parsons Avenue. Regular sidewalks make the area reasonably walkable.
Karns Park residents have easy access to public transportation.
Karns Park is located less then 3 miles away from Downtown Columbus.
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Columbus celebrates its heritage with Oktoberfest and Red, White and BOOM!
Columbus has celebrated every Oktoberfest every fall since 1965. The festivities include a biergarten, polka bands and events like the Bavarian stone lift. Red, White and BOOM! observes Independence Day with the biggest single-day event of the year, welcoming over 400,000 people for musical performances, fried food and a fireworks display after sundown.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Karns Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Karns Park, Columbus sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Karns Park, Columbus over the last 12 months is $230,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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