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An industrial-heavy neighborhood
Marion Franklin is a largely industrial community about 8 miles southeast of Downtown Columbus. Its hard-working residents live in modest mid-century homes on the community's west side. A railyard runs through the center of the community but does not produce high noise levels. Marion Franklin is home to a Sherwin-Williams Distribution Center, Bakelite Chemicals and a steel distributor called Cleveland-Cliffs Columbus Coatings. The residential streets are lined with modest single-family homes built in the 1960s. About 72% of residents own their houses. The backyards provide enough space for folks to build playsets for their children and host backyard barbecues. The streets are calm enough for children to walk to school or spend summer afternoons riding their bikes. “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.”
Some homes in Marion Franklin have larger backyards for residents to enjoy.
Discover Marion Franklin, a Columbus neighborhood offering diverse community amenities and welcoming charm.
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Single-family homes from the 1960s
“It’s a good community for first-time homebuyers,” Diaz says. Most of the homes were developed in the 1960s. Ranch-style houses sell for between $130,000 and $215,000, bi-level homes sell for between $160,000 and $200,000 and assessors value the neighborhood’s bungalows at between $130,000 and $160,000. Realtor Joseph Speakman, with e-Merge Real Estate, says he had trouble selling a condo there because the industrial real estate discourages many homebuyers.
Renovated ranch-style homes are available in Columbus’s Marion Franklin neighborhood.
Bi-level architecture is popular in Marion Franklin.
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A community center and multiple greenspaces
On the neighborhood’s western border, the Marion Franklin Community Center has amenities like an art room, an auditorium, a billiards room, a ceramics room, a fitness room, a gymnasium, a library, pickleball courts, tennis courts and a pool. The 20-acre Sammons Park has a paved pathway, baseball diamonds and an open-air shelter. Alum Crest Park, on the neighborhood’s northeast corner, has a basketball court and a playground. Three Creeks Metro Park is immediately east of Marion Franklin. People use the park to launch canoes in Alum Creek. Park visitors also fish in Heron Pond. The 1,100-acre greenspace also includes a dog park and athletic fields.
Alum Crest Park is a 4.5 Acre neighborhood park in Marion Franklin.
Marion Franklin Community Center hosts summer camps and features a spacious gym.
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Local and chain restaurants
Cardo’s Pizza on Williams Road serves pizza by the slice. There’s a McDonald’s on Lockbourne Road. Hunan King is a Chinese restaurant on the neighborhood’s northern border. Erawan Thai is 4-½ miles east and serves hardy dishes like beef pho and drunken noodles. Red Lobster is 5 miles east. Also on Williams Road, Fisherman’s Warehouse sells hunting and fishing supplies. There is a Dollar Tree is on the southeast corner of the community. The Drug Store Pharmacy & Home Medical Supply is on Groveport Road. For groceries, Kelly’s Market and Aldi are about 4 miles east. On South High Street, also 4 miles from Marion Franklin, there is a Bob Evans and a Ponderosa Steakhouse.
Cardo's Pizza has been a Marion Franklin staple since the 1960s.
Fisherman’s Warehouse in Marion Franklin stocks fishing and hunting gear for outdoor enthusiasts.
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College football and professional ice hockey
About 11 miles northwest, Ohio State University’s Football team plays other Big Ten Conference teams at Ohio Stadium. About 4 miles west of Marion Franklin, South Drive-In shows new film releases. In the downtown area, the Blue Jackets play ice hockey at Nationwide Arena. The arena also features musical acts like Justin Timberlake. Residents can also visit the Columbus Museum of Modern Art in the downtown.
Marion Franklin residents can enjoy an old-time drive-in movie theater.
Nationwide Arena is a multi-purpose arena in the Arena District of Columbus, Ohio.
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Public schools in the area
Children often begin their educations at Watkins Elementary School, which has a 19-to-1 student-teacher ratio and a D-plus Niche rating. Summit Academy Middle School has a D-minus Niche rating. Teens move on to Marion-Franklin High School, which has a 62% graduation rate and a C-minus Niche rating. The high school offers a range of activities, including drill team, mock trial, football and soccer. All three schools are located within the community and are accessible on foot.
Watkins Elementary School in Marion Franklin serves nearly 300 students in Columbus.
Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus is located in Marion Franklin, Columbus Ohio.
Marion-Franklin High School is a public school serving the Columbus community.
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Getting around Columbus
Ohio State University’s football team plays other Big Ten Conference teams about 11 miles northwest at Ohio Stadium. There are public bus stops throughout the neighborhood, including on Fairwood Avenue, Watkins Road and Alum Creek Drive. Most of the neighborhood’s streets are lined with sidewalks. Marion Franklin’s noise levels are only high along the Frank-Refugee Expressway, which passes through the northern portion.
COTA bus lines serve the Marion Franklin neighborhood.
The Ohio State Football Stadium is not too far away from the community of South of Main.
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Crime and Safety
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Assault with Weapon
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Marion Franklin Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Marion Franklin, Columbus sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Marion Franklin, Columbus over the last 12 months is $185,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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