Columbus’ Shepard neighborhood is a calm residential enclave less than five miles east of the city’s downtown. It was named for Dr. William Shepard, who founded a “water cure” spa at the northeast corner of the neighborhood in the mid-1800s.
The neighborhood has mostly older houses on narrow streets lined with leafy, mature trees. You’ll find a mix of Craftsman Bungalows, American Foursquare and Vernacular style homes built in the first half of the 20th century. With a median sales price of around $195,000, homes here are typically more affordable than in the greater Columbus region. A two-bedroom/one-bathroom bungalow can sell for $125,000, and prices can go up to $300,000 for a four-bedroom/three-bathroom Cape Cod.
Shepard is zoned for the Columbus City School District. Students can start at East Columbus Elementary School, which earns a C-minus from Niche, before continuing on to the C-minus-rated Champion Middle School. Historic East High School, originally built in 1922, earns a C.
There are no public parks in Shepard, but residents can hop on the Interstate 670 Bikeway at several access points. From there, you can easily bike or walk to different parts of Shepard, or to parks and trails in nearby neighborhoods. It’s less than a mile to Hayden Park, a two-acre park that borders the bikeway. The neighborhood also has a community garden on an empty residential lot where residents can grow their own flowers or vegetables.
Head down 5th Avenue, the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare, and you’ll find a corner market, a Family Dollar, a couple of churches and a barbershop. You can also check out a book at the Shepard Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, renovated and expanded in 2016.
The neighborhood is at the crook of Interstate 670 where it curves toward downtown Columbus. It’s a short drive to the city’s culture, entertainment and business centers. Shepard is also just three miles from John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Diane Todd
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs
(888) 367-6113
60 Total Sales
1 in Shepard
$148,000 Price
John Kohlhepp
Keller Williams Capital Ptnrs
(833) 714-0150
261 Total Sales
3 in Shepard
$14K - $18K Price Range
Sherry Looney
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
(740) 318-0797
553 Total Sales
1 in Shepard
$206,000 Price
Omar El Mejjaty
Carleton Realty, LLC
(380) 208-0537
432 Total Sales
6 in Shepard
$60K - $183K Price Range
Pauline Buck
Affordable Real Estate Company
(380) 333-9824
19 Total Sales
1 in Shepard
$410,800 Price
Beverly Woodford
Woodford Contemporary
(888) 589-0946
56 Total Sales
1 in Shepard
$86,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Shepard | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Shepard, Columbus sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Shepard, Columbus over the last 12 months is $165,000, down 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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There’s a mix of old and new housing midway between downtown and the airport
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Homes that are close to 100 years old convenient to downtown and the airport
A walkable neighborhood with a historical backdrop
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