Little Turtle
Suburban Neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio
Franklin County 43081
Late 20th century homes, contemporary luxury condos and diverse architecture
Realtor Jeff Mahler of Keller Williams Capital Partners says Little Turtle’s trail access, golf course and “unique architecture with a mix of properties” is appealing for people who move to the area, as is its close proximity to “freeways and Westerville amenities.” The contemporary single-family homes in the Little Turtle area date back to the late 20th century. Select homes also take influence from Tudor and colonial architecture. Buyers can also find luxury condominiums and apartments built in the 2020s and condo units from the 1970s, often with remodels. Apartment complexes occupy most of the north side, while single-family homes make up the southern half of the neighborhood. Prices range from the $200,000s and $300,000s for older condos to the high $700,000s for luxury condos, with most single-family homes selling around the $427,500 mark.Discover the outdoor paradise of Blendon Woods or hit the links
Immediately south of Little Turtle, Blendon Woods Metro Park offers over 600 acres of forestry, greenspace and wildlife preserves. The park has six hiking trails, a dedicated pet trail, more than 10 picnic shelters, and a 10-acre nature play area. Residents can enjoy cross-country skiing, disc golf, ice skating, hockey and birdwatching. For locals who enjoy days on the green, The Golf Club at Little Turtle is a private club with an 18-hole course, a simulator facility, and a driving range. The club offers weekly men's and ladies' tournaments, on-site dining and an event venue for private gatherings. Inniswood Metro Gardens, an extravagant botanical garden and nature preserve, is 3 miles north of the neighborhood and features more than 2,000 species of plants, themed gardens and special collections.New schools and established institurtions nearby in Westerville
Some students in the area attend schools in the Westerville Public Schools district. McVay Elementary School’s campus is the home of the Knox-Metzger Log House, a restored 1840s cabin that serves as a living history lesson in the school’s backyard. McVay has a student-teacher ratio of 20:1 and holds a B grade on Niche. Minerva Park Middle School opened in 2023 as a response to the area’s growing student population. The school has about 700 students and has yet to be rated on Niche. Westerville Central High School earned an A-minus grade with Niche users. Private school choices in the area include the unranked Eastwood Seventh Day Adventist Junior Academy for kindergarten to eighth grade students and the B-ranked Oakstone Academy Middle/High School.Watch a football game or enjoy live music
One mile west of Little Turtle, Harry Buffalo offers a relaxed sports bar atmosphere with daily drink specials. Locals can stop by for live music and watch parties for NFL and NCAA football games, boxing matches and MMA bouts. Brew-Stirs Fun Pub hosts live DJ nights and trivia tournaments regularly. The bar also screens Columbus Crew soccer games and throws seasonal parties throughout the year.
Quick access to Columbus and New Albany
Little Turtle is accessible from the OH-161 highway/East Dublin Granville Road. This highway connects the neighborhood to Interstate 270/670 to the west, which leads to downtown Columbus with a 15 mile drive. Residents can reach New Albany with a 5 mile drive east on OH-161. Locals traveling out of town can fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 9 miles south of Little Turtle. The OhioHealth New Albany Medical Campus is 2 miles east in New Albany for medical emergencies.Grab the essentials close by, or stop by Easton for destination shopping
The Sunbury Plaza shopping center is 1 mile west of Little Turtle. Locals can pick up groceries and prescriptions at Kroger, everyday needs from Dollar Tree or enjoy Korean dishes from CM Chicken. More options are available 2 miles east of Little Turtle along Hamilton Road, including major retailers like ALDI, Meijer, Marshalls and HomeGoods. Dining options in the area include Chi Thai Restaurant, Nazareth Mediterranean and Cap City Fine Diner. Five miles south in Columbus, Easton Town Center is one of central Ohio’s premier retail destinations, offering more than 300 shopping and dining options.
A growing local economy
Little Turtle’s 5-mile distance from New Albany makes the neighborhood a prime choice for corporate employees of major companies like Aetna, Abercrombie & Fitch, Big Lots, Discover Financial, and Bob Evans Restaurants. New Albany’s economy is already growing in preparation for the arrival of Intel, which plans to open a 1,000-acre semiconductor manufacturing campus in the city. The company expects to bring in more than 3,000 local jobs to support its operations by 2025. Buyers considering homes in the area will want to keep the value of their property in mind.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Brittany Stockdale
Cutler Real Estate
(614) 412-5167
39 Total Sales
1 in Little Turtle
$460,000 Price
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Chris Shea
Keller Williams Consultants
(380) 333-9577
122 Total Sales
1 in Little Turtle
$259,900 Price
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Tayler Reid
Century 21 Excellence Realty
(740) 513-4024
93 Total Sales
1 in Little Turtle
$177,900 Price
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Craig Buehler
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(614) 858-3276
57 Total Sales
1 in Little Turtle
$269,900 Price
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Kelly Halverson
Coldwell Banker Realty
(844) 771-4885
8 Total Sales
1 in Little Turtle
$450,000 Price
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Lynn Cook
NextHome Experience
(380) 800-5567
65 Total Sales
1 in Little Turtle
$199,900 Price
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Little Turtle | US |
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Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
Robbery | 3 | 4 |
Burglary | 4 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 4 | 4 |
Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Little Turtle Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Little Turtle, Columbus sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Little Turtle, Columbus over the last 12 months is $409,500, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Saturday, Jun 148am - 7pm
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