Olde Towne East
Neighborhood Reviews
House renovations are underway for many areas
Whether it’s Victorian, Queen Anne or Colonial Revival, you’ll see home styles you rarely see. “You have old brick homes built over 100 years ago that are still standing,” Linn says. “You get a lot of space for the homes, between 2800 and 5000 square feet.” Those homes are on display as you drive down Bryden Road, a designated Historic District. Revitalization in the area is taking place, with the historic structures being restored to their original state. The price ranges vary between $300,000 to close to a million dollars for some multi-family units. There are still charming homes over a century old off Bryden Road. Most have between 1500 and 3000 square feet with full basements.East High School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
When kids aren’t enjoying splashing around or enjoying a neighborhood playground, they’re attending Columbus Public Schools. Niche says that Ohio Avenue Elementary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 17-to-1. Champion Middle School is designated a Health Science Academy, meaning it focuses monthly on health information and practices—the school even partners with science professionals for occasional hands-on learning opportunities. In 2008, East High School was renovated. A new gymnasium and atrium were built, but the exterior stayed true to the original architecture. The school was built in 1921 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Public parks have spraygrounds, tracks and basketball courts
While the homes get the attention in Olde Towne East, there’s still plenty to do outside your house. The kids will love the sprayground at Blackburn Park. It’s an interactive water-themed space. Kids can cool off on those hot summer days by running through and activating a fountain, which instantly provides relief. The park also has a playground with a climbing structure and a slide. The Blackburn Community Center provides an indoor track and basketball court when the weather turns colder. There are also designated rooms for practicing arts and ceramics. The Kwanzaa Playground is part of Lincoln Park and was created as a joint effort between the neighborhood and the City of Columbus. Artists around the area designed the space with images based on the theme, "It takes a village to raise a child.”Lifestyle Cafe has vegan, sustainable cuisine
In a historic neighborhood, a unique restaurant has an eye on the future. The Lifestyle Café focuses on becoming a sustainable food business, offering organic entrees with local ingredients when possible. An example of that is their vegan chicken and waffle dish. Another part of their goal is to reduce trash by eliminating single-use plastics. They use compostable packaging for most of their menu items.Downtown Columbus is five minutes away
While it’s easy to get lost in a bygone era while living in Olde Towne East, you’re never far away from more modern amenities in a faster-paced downtown Columbus. That’s only a five-minute drive away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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David Tweet
David Tweet
MODERN OHIO REALTY
(380) 666-3386
37 Total Sales
1 in Olde Towne East
$560,000 Price
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Molly Mosley
Molly Mosley
RE/MAX Revealty
(380) 333-5862
141 Total Sales
1 in Olde Towne East
$570,000 Price
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Lauren Lucas
Lauren Lucas
KW Classic Properties Realty
(380) 888-2492
297 Total Sales
3 in Olde Towne East
$550K - $625K Price Range
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John Kohlhepp
John Kohlhepp
Keller Williams Capital Ptnrs
(833) 714-0150
246 Total Sales
1 in Olde Towne East
$190,000 Price
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Adam Geuy
Adam Geuy
NextHome Experience
(937) 486-4328
27 Total Sales
1 in Olde Towne East
$400,000 Price
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Patrick Murphy
Patrick Murphy
Keller Williams Consultants
(380) 214-2685
143 Total Sales
1 in Olde Towne East
$449,900 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Blackburn Park
Franklin Park
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Livingston Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Kwanzaa Playground
Topiary Garden Park (Deaf School Park)
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Thurber Park
- Trails
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/16/2018
Niche Review
Olde town east is a very nice neighborhood that is being fixed up and remodeled. The housing market has almost tripped its values since I have moved here 6 years ago. I highly recommend this area because of location and that it's close to downtown!
6/12/2014
Niche Review
Crime in my neighborhood isn't a problem because we have a great block watch and there is always extra police when you live close by downtown. I love it
8/2/2016
Niche Review
My environment is developing as we speak. It has always been a drug alley, sex offender drop off, degraded community. Pretentiously the neighborhood will come to riches due to evolving community around.
5/30/2018
Niche Review
It's a rather mixed neighborhood that seems to be trending upwards but you don't have to travel far to see depressed pockets on the area. Could use a few more places to socialize but the ones that do are fairly affordable and have a good assortment of creative's, young professionals, and business people. Another plus is its relatively close distance to downtown Columbus and Bexley.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Olde Towne East | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Olde Towne East Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Olde Towne East, Columbus sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Olde Towne East, Columbus over the last 12 months is $433,000, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$662,450
Median Sale Price
$433,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$660,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$433,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$600,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$309
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,026
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1904
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,174
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,668
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,349
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
771
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 212 - 2pm
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Sunday, Aug 31 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,130 - $2,650 per month
- Yardley Apartments
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 500+ Sq Ft
- 122 Parsons Ave
- Columbus, OH
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,363
Median Age
37
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,850
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$78,480
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.4%
College Graduates
47.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.1%
% Population in Labor Force
73.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
81
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
73
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
51
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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