$262,012Average Value$169Average Price per Sq Ft15Homes For Sale
Diverse businesses and potential growth
Northern Woods is one of Columbus's newest communities and is expected to grow as job opportunities in the tech market open up. Plans to turn the region into the “Silicon Valley of the Midwest,” a phrase common in the area, promise to bring new construction and an influx of professional workers. “You’ve got Microsoft, Google and Amazon setting up data centers,” explains Sue Lusk-Gleich, Keller Williams Capital Partners Realtor. “Areas in the northeast actually have room to expand for something like that.” Northern Woods also has a multicultural reputation, with families from all over the world moving into the region. “It’s an incredibly diverse area,” says Jeff Mahler, Realtor with Keller Williams Capital Partners. “Especially with the local businesses and restaurants.” These factors and real estate prices well below the city average make Northern Woods a popular choice with new families and young professionals.
Bakaro International Market in Northern Woods carries lots of African and Middle Eastern goods.
Most streets in Northern Woods are lined with sidewalks.
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Midcentury-inspired home styles
Over two-thirds of residents rent their homes and live in the plentiful duplexes, apartments and townhouses that are available. With a median construction date of 1979, single-family homes are mostly contemporary and midcentury-inspired designs. Ranch-style, split-level and Contemporary Craftsman are common, often with wood or vinyl siding. Houses are on eighth-acre lawns that gently slope toward the sidewalk. Prices for ranch styles and Cape Cods begin in the low $200,000s, and well-maintained Craftsman homes start in the low $300,000s. Prices for the largest, most updated houses can reach as high as the mid-$400,000s. The average home price is in the mid-$200,000s, compared to Columbus' median price in the high $300,000s.
A split-level home in Northern Woods features a beautiful front yard.
Ranch-style homes can be found on many streets of Northern Woods.
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Undergraduate courses at nearby OSU
Students attend Huber Ridge Elementary School with a B-rating with Niche. From there, they attend Woodward Park Middle School before enrolling at Beechcroft High School, both of which have a C-minus. College-age students frequently attend The Ohio State University for the hundreds of undergraduate and graduate programs it offers, not to mention its national championship-winning football team.
Huber Ridge Elementary School
College-age students from Northern Woods frequently attend The Ohio State University.
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Jollof rice at Zongo Link
Opened in the fall of 2024, Zongo Link offers a unique menu of West African cuisine for every meal of the day, featuring fried yams, jollof and okra soup in a casual atmosphere. “If you’re going to try African food—and you should—the little mom-and-pop places in the neighborhood are where you need to go,” says Mahler. Mi Li Café has served traditional Vietnamese dishes like pho and banh mi since 2005. This laid-back spot gets busy on the weekends, but they accept reservations. The Columbus Square Shopping Center has several other restaurants and retail establishments, including Bakaro International Grocery and Gordon Food Service.
Columbus Square Shopping Center in Northern Woods offers many shopping and dining options.
Zongo Link African Restaurant in Northern Woods serves authentic African dishes.
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Soccer at Cooper Sports Park
The nearly 2-acre Northern Woods Park has shaded playground equipment for kids, along with walking trails and benches. Further east is Cooper Park, which features playgrounds, a walking trail and a basketball court. It’s also the home of the Cooper Sports Park, which features half a dozen soccer fields on 35 acres.
Further east is Cooper Park, which features playgrounds, a walking trail, and a basketball court.
Northern Woods Park in Northern Woods features a playground for children.
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Live shows at Newport Music Hall
Ohio State University consistently hosts events, including its nationally recognized football and basketball teams. Theatrical productions tour through the 20,000-capacity Schottenstein Center, and the Newport Music Hall has featured music of every stripe, including Queen and Neil Young.
Live shows at Newport Music Hall are only 20 minutes away from Northern Woods.
Football fans head to the Ohio Stadium during the college football season.
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Quick routes to downtown and the airport
Route 3 provides a straightforward path to downtown Columbus, some 14 miles south. The John Glenn Columbus International Airport is less than 10 miles southeast, and the OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital is 13 miles southwest. “It’s very close to everywhere,” says Omar El Mejjaty, a Realtor with Carleton Realty. “I can be downtown in 15 to 20 minutes, and you’re less than 10 minutes away from major shopping areas like Polaris Fashion Place and Easton Town Center.”
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Northern Woods
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Northern Woods Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northern Woods, Columbus sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Northern Woods, Columbus over the last 12 months is $215,000, down 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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