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A riverside community known for its hospital
Hugging the western shore of the Olentangy River, Knolls-Thomas is a well-established community just outside Upper Arlington. Made up of midcentury subdivisions, residents are drawn to the area for its location and peaceful ambiance. “People love the access to the Olentangy Freeway and a top medical facility,” says Thomas Hamrick, a Realtor with Keller Williams Consultants and a lifelong resident of Columbus. Found within the neighborhood’s southern borders, OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital is a mainstay of the community, employing more people than any other industry in the region. As a result, Knolls-Thomas is popular with healthcare professionals.
Knolls-Thomas is lovated 7 miles north of dDowntown Columbus.
Streets in Knolls-Thomas do not have sidewalks.
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Midcentury homes and exclusive Tudors
Most of the area’s homes are midcentury designs with brick or wood siding. Driveways cross half-acre lots dotted with oak trees and shrubbery. Median home prices are in the low $400,000s, making the area more expensive than most neighboring communities. Prices start in the mid-$300,000s for ranch-style homes and hit the low-$400,000s for split-levels. Small, secluded subdivisions often feature Tudor-style homes that typically peak in the mid-$500,000s. “Because of the rapid growth of Columbus as a whole, prices have jumped, so there may be some that are even above $600,000 in the Marburn subdivision,” says Hamrick.
Split-level homes are very popular in the Knolls-Thomas neighborhood.
Ranch style homes can be found on many streets of Knolls-Thomas.
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Awards for Ridgeview Middle
Students begin at Winterset Elementary, which has a C-plus on Niche. Ridgeview Middle School is within Knolls-Thomas, at a walkable distance for many who live in the central area of the neighborhood. It has a C-minus from Niche and has been recognized with a Momentum Award, a state honor recognizing schools for exceeding expectations in student growth. Older students will enroll at Centennial High School, which has a B grade from Niche.
Centennial High School is located in the Knolls West neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio.
Ridgeview Middle School near near Knolls-Thomas serves the children in grades 6-8.
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Local favorite pizza
The nearby town of Clintonville is home to Gatto’s Pizza, a local Italian institution since 1952. Visitors can order any number of signature pizzas or have a plate of spaghetti topped with house-made meatballs. El Vaquero has boasted Best Mexican Restaurant from 614 Magazine for 12 years, thanks to their extensive menu, festive atmosphere, and specialty margaritas. Fast food options and familiar chains like Aldi and Target can be found along Route 23 in Sharon Heights.
CM Chicken is a casual restaurant near Knolls-Thomas offering Korean fried chicken.
El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant near Knolls Thomas is a neighborhood favorite.
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One of the country's biggest rose gardens
Whetstone Park is one of the city’s largest public parks, featuring soccer fields, fully stocked fish ponds, and one of the country’s largest rose gardens on its 149 acres. Locals come here to hike on the Olentangy Trail, a 14-mile paved walking path that goes all the way to downtown Columbus. Anheuser-Busch Sports Park features eight baseball diamonds and indoor facilities available to rent at the Bill McDonald Athletic Complex.
Whetstone Park near Knolls-Thoms features one of the country’s largest rose gardens.
Whetstone park is situated on the other side of Olentangy River near Knolls-Thomas.
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A straight shot to Riverside Hospital
The Olentangy Freeway cuts between Knolls-Thomas and the river, creating a direct route to OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, The Ohio State University’s main campus and downtown Columbus. Sidewalks are uncommon in the area, but the Central Ohio Transit Agency offers a bus line with stops at West North Broadway and the hospital.
The Olentangy Freeway that cuts between Knolls-Thomas and the river will take you to OSU.
COTA bus line number one has several bus stops on W N Broadway Street in Knolls-Thomas.
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One of the largest football stadiums in the U.S.
A steady flow of live performances and special events take place at The Columbus Park of Roses every year, including its Summer Concert Series, which provides a series of free concerts every Sunday through the summer. Sports fans can visit Ohio Stadium for the football season, joining thousands of others in the third-largest campus football stadium in the country.
Sports fans can visit Ohio Stadium located only 10 minutes away from Knolls-Thomas.
Knolls-Thomas neighborhood is conveniently located near Ohio State University.
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Important to know
With over a thousand beds, OhioHealth Methodist Hospital is home to several top specialty centers, including a Neuroscience Center, Heart and Vascular Services and plans for expanding the Women’s Health Center. Other medical buildings in the hospital area include a sports medicine facility and a rehabilitation center.
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Parks in this Area
Smith Nature Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Parking Lot
Whetstone Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Columbus Park of Roses
Picnic Area
Trails
Parking Lot
Northmoor Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Parking Lot
Anheuser Busch Sports Park
Baseball/Softball
Clinton-Como Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
John Glenn Columbus International
19 min drive
Bus
W North Broadway & Riverside Exit
Bus
W North Broadway & Olentangy River Rd
Bus
Riverside Hospital
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Knolls-Thomas
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Knolls-Thomas, Columbus sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Knolls-Thomas, Columbus over the last 12 months is $503,022, up 19% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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What a great place to call home! So much space! All rooms are nice size including 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. There is a walk-up unfinished attic with great potential to increase the size. Nicely design with kitchen opening to spacious family room with fireplace. There is a Florida room leading to a patio. Great closet space throughout plus a mud room. Bathrooms have updating including all new
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,631
Median Age
48
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
30.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$95,919
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$116,599
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
60.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15%
% Population in Labor Force
69.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
19''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29/ 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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