Once primarily farmland, Marion Franklin began modernizing in the late 1950s. Today, it's almost entirely industrial space, though it still has easy access to parts of that past greenery. With schools, job sites and recreation in its borders, many locals are here for the convenience.
Ranch-style homes built in the early 1960s make up most of Marion Franklin's housing. These single-family properties feature straightforward floor plans, slab foundations and lots that tend to be less than a quarter-acre. Many have been updated over the years with new kitchens, flooring and refreshed bathrooms. Split-level homes also appear in the mix, offering more square footage and layout variety. Fenced backyards, detached garages and off-street parking show up consistently across listings. Prices range from the lower $100,000s to the mid-$250,000s, with a median sale price in the high $100,000s. This makes the area comparable to Edgewood, but generally less expensive than Williams Creek and Milbrook. “I think it’s a good area that’s kind of slept on a little bit,” says Realtor Byron Diaz, who sells homes in the neighborhood with Nexthome Experience. “It’s a quiet area with homes with a lot of character.”
Marion-Franklin is part of Columbus City Schools. Students typically start on the east side of the neighborhood at Watkins Elementary School. They then advance to Buckeye Middle School, one of only two middle schools in the district offering Career Technical Education programs. Students typically attend Marion-Franklin High School, which provides Advanced Placement courses and career pathways where students can earn industry credentials and college credit.
The area has limited shopping options, so many locals head to Parsons Avenue for stores, services and the Kroger supermarket. The neighborhood has a few local eateries, with additional options in nearby neighborhoods:
Marion-Franklin Park covers nearly 24 acres and includes a paved half-mile loop, athletic courts and a community garden. Less than 10 miles away, Three Creeks Metro Park spans over 1,100 acres at the confluence of Alum, Big Walnut and Blacklick creeks. Hikers and bikers can explore trails along the Alum Creek Greenway and Blacklick Creek Greenway, or visit picnic spots and stocked fishing ponds. Marion-Franklin Community Center and Pool is a neighborhood hub within Marion-Franklin Park that offers indoor programming space alongside an outdoor pool.
State Route 104 runs through Marion-Franklin, and both Interstate 70 and Interstate 270 are nearby for travel across the Columbus area. The Central Ohio Transit Authority provides fixed-route bus service, with stops on Lockbourne Road. Many residential streets have sidewalks, and the Scioto Greenway Trail offers a cycling route through the heart of the capital.
Marion Franklin hosts several community events throughout the year. Some of the more popular examples are:
Kristina Murphy
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs
(380) 888-3050
336 Total Sales
1 in Marion Franklin
$155,000 Price
Natalie Morrison
e-Merge Real Estate
(380) 666-3192
269 Total Sales
4 in Marion Franklin
$160K - $345K Price Range
Omar El Mejjaty
Carleton Realty, LLC
(380) 208-0537
425 Total Sales
7 in Marion Franklin
$64K - $207K Price Range
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Rebecca Lawless
Genoa Realty, Inc
(614) 412-3210
29 Total Sales
2 in Marion Franklin
$150K - $220K Price Range
Beverly Woodford
Woodford Contemporary
(888) 589-0946
53 Total Sales
3 in Marion Franklin
$130K - $155K Price Range
Vanessa B. Sutton
Affordable Real Estate Company
(380) 333-4249
64 Total Sales
1 in Marion Franklin
$215,000 Price
On average, homes in Marion Franklin, Columbus sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Marion Franklin, Columbus over the last 12 months is $180,200, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$195,000
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Median Sale Price
$180,200
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$182,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$170,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
67
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$168
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Number of Homes
2,205
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Number of Homes for Sale
13
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Median Year Built
1962
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Months of Supply
2.30
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,177
Significantly below the national average
1,935
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,052
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,794
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
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Number of Homes for Rent
5
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Median Rent
$1,795
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,585
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,500
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Total Population
5,257
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Median Age
40
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Population Density
3 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
26.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
20.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$55,589
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$60,969
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High School Graduates
91.2%
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College Graduates
12.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
3.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
66.3%
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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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Stable South Side Columbus community of longtime residents and first-time buyers
A small pocket of single-family homes just north of a major industrial zone
Contemporary living near trails, parks and major routes into Columbus
Winding, tree-lined East Side streets with spacious lots near downtown Columbus
A Columbus neighborhood known for its connection to parks and green space
Affordable east‑side living with parks, old‑school charm and quick city access
