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Nightlife and off-campus housing
At first glance, it’s easy to assume that Old North Columbus is entirely student housing. Centennial homes line the street, converted into apartments and townhouses. University flags, fraternity emblems and other typical college town odds and ends decorate stoops and business windows. However, there’s more to this neighborhood than Ohio State University. “The vast majority of the houses in Old North are student occupied,” says Joe Jackson, Realtor at Keller Williams Capital Partners. “But as you go south, there are pockets that are nearly all owner-occupied.” Historic homes and a vibrant social scene attract young professionals and investors to this neighborhood.
Everyone is welcomed to Old North Columbus with one of the city's iconic arches.
Ledo’s Tavern, established in the 1940s, is popular with the college crowd for its local music.
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Old North’s popular dives and live music venues
Hounddog’s lives by their motto — “Pizza for the people.” Customers choose from a selection of specialty pizzas, including bacon cheeseburger and breakfast pizza, and select the spice level of their sauce, ranked from pesto to howlin’ hot. Delivery is available until 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, so be on the lookout for the Hounddog Delivery Machine: a 1962 Cadillac Fleetwood topped with a plastic Basset Hound strapped to a rocket. Jack and Benny’s Old North Diner has served breakfast and brunch since 1997. Hungry patrons come for their infamous Gut Buster breakfast or to admire the spot’s OSU sports memorabilia with their coffee.
High Street and Indianola Avenue's main stretches are filled with several locally-owned restaurants, shops and more. Music venues, in particular, are popular in the area, including Ace of Cups and the Spacebar. “One of my favorite concert venues is called Rumba Café,” says John Kohlhepp, Realtor at Keller Williams Capital Partners. “The music they play is pretty diverse, from smaller folk bands to rock bands and more experimental stuff.” More generalized shopping is found at the neighborhood’s Target, CVS and Giant Eagle.
For a late-night slice, residents head over to Hounddog’s, known for its massive, foldable pies.
Serving all-day breakfast, Jack & Benny’s Old North Diner is a university district staple.
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Renovated historic homes
Houses built at the turn of the 20th century give the neighborhood a historic atmosphere. Jackson says there's even a log cabin from the 1800s on East Norwich, believed to be the oldest dwelling in Franklin County. Despite their older look, most homes have had some level of restoration. “More than 70% of the houses have been renovated in the past ten years,” says Luyang Yin of Red 1 Realty. “So don’t be afraid of the age.”
Tudor, Craftsman and American Foursquare homes are typical styles in the neighborhood, often with brick or vinyl siding. Narrow sidewalks pass covered front porches close enough to chat with neighbors. Prices begin in the mid-$100,000s for homes needing repairs, increasing to the mid-$300,000s for those with fully updated interiors.
With such a considerable student presence, it comes as no surprise that multi-family homes are frequently available for investors. Craftsman duplexes are the most common, and range from the low $300,000s to the high $400,000s, based on size, condition and convenience to busy streets like Summit and High.
Old North Columbus has homes with two-story listings with Craftsman and Cape Cod influences.
Homes in the Old North Columbus typically sell for between $250,000 and $400,000.
The neighborhood has a range of architectural styles, from early 1900s traditional-style homes.
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OSU and nearby public education
Neighborhood kids start school at Clinton Elementary, which has a B from Niche. From there, they head to Dominion Middle School, which has a C, before enrolling in Whetstone High School, which has a C-plus. Most residents in the neighborhood are enrolled at Ohio State University, which was named the top public university in Ohio by U.S. News and World Report. In addition to over 200 undergraduate majors and a highly-respected marching band, OSU boasts one of the most successful athletics departments in the country, with national championships in football, baseball, men’s basketball, women’s ice hockey and many others.
Clinton Elementary School has a B score on Niche and consistently receives accolades from ODE.
Middle schoolers Dominion Middle School, which is in the former North High School.
Whetstone High School has a C-plus Niche rating and an academy for the performing arts.
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Rock clubs and produce markets
As one of the 10 largest public universities by enrollment, Ohio State University consistently hosts events. In addition to OSU’s storied football team, the school offers theatrical, musical and touring productions at the 20,000-capacity Schottenstein Center. The Newport Music Hall is the longest consistently running rock club in the United States, featuring everyone from James Brown to The Foo Fighters. The Tuttle Community Center holds mobile produce markets from April to November on the third Thursday of every month. At these markets, a one-week fresh produce supply is free to eligible families.
Important transit and services around Old North
The busy streets of High Street and Indianola Avenue cut through the neighborhood’s west and east sides, respectively. Residents are within 2 miles of Ohio State Route 315, U.S. State Route 23 and Interstate 71. Centrally located between these major thoroughfares, commuters can reach Downtown Columbus in about 4 miles. Central Ohio Transit Authority bus stops are throughout the area, and locals are 7 miles from John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Columbus Fire Station 13 is inside the neighborhood in an emergency, and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is 2 miles south.
Old North is just on the other side of the water from The Ohio State University.
Central Ohio Transit Authority bus stops are throughout Old North Columbus.
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Outdoor recreation at Tuttle Park
Tuttle Park borders the neighborhood’s west side, hugging the Olentangy River. At 48 acres in size, the park is well-known for its athletic fields and swimming pool. It’s also an access point for the Olentangy Trail, a 14-mile pedestrian path that stretches from Worthington to Downtown Columbus. Tuttle Park’s skatepark features rails, stairs and a 7-foot bowl.
Old North is bordered in the west by the 48-acre Tuttle Park and the Olentangy River.
Tuttle Park has a sprawling green space with athletic fields, a swimming pool and a skate park.
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Tons of local shops, lots of variety, can get anything you need within a couple miles.
5.0Former Resident
6/28/2020Niche Review
I grew up in Westerville. I had a great young life. I had a lot of friends. The schools were new and fresh smelling. I was a popular person. That was a feat in itself.
4.0Niche User
5/31/2016Niche Review
It's cold, but I would live here again if I was given the opportunity.
3.0Niche User
8/19/2015Niche Review
I'm comfortable living here with people I know all around me, but I don't want to stay here once I start a family
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Old North Columbus Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Old North Columbus, Columbus sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Old North Columbus, Columbus over the last 12 months is $299,950, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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