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.
Omar El Mejjaty
Carleton Realty, LLC
(380) 208-0537
420 Total Sales
4 in Shepard
$68K - $183K Price Range
Beverly Woodford
Woodford Contemporary
(888) 589-0946
55 Total Sales
1 in Shepard
$86,000 Price
Jason Hottle
MODERN OHIO REALTY
(380) 210-3962
108 Total Sales
2 in Shepard
$175K - $265K Price Range
Mark Corbin
NextHome Experience
(380) 205-9926
69 Total Sales
1 in Shepard
$230,000 Price
Rich Russo
Rich Russo Realty & Co.
(380) 210-4114
294 Total Sales
1 in Shepard
$132,000 Price
Diane Todd
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs
(888) 367-6113
59 Total Sales
1 in Shepard
$148,000 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 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Shepard, Columbus over the last 12 months is $148,000, down 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$190,000
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Median Sale Price
$148,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$177,500
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$132,450
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Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
9
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-18%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$152
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Number of Homes
388
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Number of Homes for Sale
7
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Median Year Built
1942
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Months of Supply
9.30
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,170
Significantly below the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,832
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,232
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
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$1,088 - $1,444 per month
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,295
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Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,295
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Total Population
1,122
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Median Age
35
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Population Density
4 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
31.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
14.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$29,575
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$32,754
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High School Graduates
76.2%
Below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
16.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
7.1%
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% Population in Labor Force
59.6%
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Annual Precipitation
41''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
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Annual Snowfall
19''
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Bikeability
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Historic homes with an eye toward affordable housing in the future
A tucked away section of the Near East Side with easy access to parks and jobs
Homes that are close to 100 years old convenient to downtown and the airport
A walkable neighborhood with historic homes and easy access to jobs
An established Columbus neighborhood that's seen recent revitalization
A city within a city just outside of Columbus
