A convenient Northwest Columbus location, a range of home prices and easy access to major employers draw buyers to Knolls West. The neighborhood’s established streets and mature trees give it a settled feel, while international dining, everyday shopping and parks are all within a short drive.
Housing in Knolls West runs the gamut. Most of the community is made up of late-20th-century ranch-style, split-levels and two-story homes, but the Francisco Glen section adds neo-eclectic builds from the 2000s. Those specific properties come with quarterly HOA fees, unlike the neighborhood’s older single-family homes. Townhouse and condo owners in Rittenhouse Square, another subdivision in the community, pay regular HOA dues that usually cover lawn care, insurance, some utilities and snow removal.
Condos and townhouses have recently sold from the high $100,000s to the high $200,000s, while single-family sales ranged from the mid-$300,000s to the low $500,000s. Duplexes pop up every so often, typically selling from the low $400,000s to the low $500,000s. Homes have been selling faster than both citywide and national norms.
Columbus City Schools serves Knolls West, which is home to Centennial High School. CCS students attend a neighborhood school based on address, but families can apply through an annual lottery for alternative or selective-admission schools.
Nearby private options include The Wellington School, a co-ed PK–12 independent school just south of the neighborhood on Reed Road, and Bishop Watterson High School, a Catholic college-prep school in Clintonville. Both are highly rated.
While you’ll find sidewalks and COTA bus stops along Kenny Road, most residents rely on cars. The Olentangy Freeway, just minutes from Knolls West, serves as a key commuter route. It feeds into Interstate 270, the Outerbelt that loops around the city. Closer to downtown, it ties into Interstates 70, 670 and 71. Estimated rush-hour drive times to major employers include:
Upper Arlington is a few miles away with grocery stores like Market District, ALDI and plenty of restaurants, but there's also a food scene close to home. Cuisine runs from ramen bowls to wood-fired pizza, thanks to spots like:
Residents have access to a mix of green spaces and recreational areas within a short drive, from community hangouts to riverside trails and golf. Here are a few nearby standouts:
Ameer Sharaira
Key Realty
(380) 222-2119
26 Total Sales
1 in Knolls West
$403,000 Price
Carlton Shaffer
RE/MAX Partners
(380) 444-4963
200 Total Sales
3 in Knolls West
$267K - $442K Price Range
Tancy Mason Phillips
Coldwell Banker Realty
(888) 477-4030
29 Total Sales
1 in Knolls West
$382,000 Price
Debra McNichols
RE/MAX Connection
(380) 800-6336
133 Total Sales
1 in Knolls West
$355,000 Price
Steve Smith
Keller Williams Consultants
(380) 208-0446
339 Total Sales
1 in Knolls West
$475,000 Price
Jennifer Kessel-White
KW Classic Properties Realty
(380) 333-6311
183 Total Sales
1 in Knolls West
$440,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Knolls West | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Knolls West, Columbus sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Knolls West, Columbus over the last 12 months is $375,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$375,000
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Median Sale Price
$375,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$424,500
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$225,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
39
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$192
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Number of Homes
950
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Number of Homes for Sale
5
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Median Year Built
1972
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Months of Supply
1.50
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,936
On par with the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,211
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,209
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147
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$1,195 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
4
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Median Rent
$2,150
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,568
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,940
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Median Townhouse Rent
$1,600
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,600
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Median Condo Rent
$1,600
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,195
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Total Population
2,921
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Median Age
41
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Population Density
8 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
20.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
22%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$76,729
On par with the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$90,262
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High School Graduates
96.2%
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College Graduates
57%
Above the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
19.5%
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% Population in Labor Force
73.4%
Above the national average
64.9%
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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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Bikeability
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Single and multi-family homes close to Asian markets and cuisine
Low-maintenance condo living by freeway access to Ohio State and downtown Columbus
Green space living with condos near Ohio State and major routes
Quiet midcentury homes near Riverside hospital with park and trail access
A sought-after suburb with highly rated schools off the Olentangy River
Quiet, park-filled Columbus living with easy highway access downtown
