With a mix of apartments and single-family homes, South Franklinton offers convenience to downtown and major highways. This neighborhood is across the Scioto River from downtown Columbus and near the intersection of Interstates 70 and 71.
It’s common to see homes over 100 years old, from a two-and-a-half-story farmhouse from 1900 to a renovated Foursquare from the end of the 19th century. You could find a home that needs renovation for under $100,000, and expect to pay over $200,000 for a home that has been refurbished. The average home value is about $240,000. The typical home in South Franklinton will have between two and four bedrooms and anywhere from 800 to 1,800 square feet. Ninety percent of the people in South Franklinton rent their homes.
Kids in South Franklinton attend Columbus City Schools, including Sullivant Elementary School, which gets a C-minus from Niche. Central Preparatory Academy is a public charter school serving kindergarten through eighth grade and has received a D. The school offers full-day kindergarten, free meals and transportation for eligible students. Finland Middle School receives a C, and West High School receives a C-minus. The high school building opened in 1929 and was designed by the same architect who designed Ohio Stadium, the home of the Ohio State Buckeyes football team.
In addition to after-school programs at the Sullivant Gardens Community Center, a Columbus-based organization called My Project USA, located in the nearby Hilltop neighborhood, provides similar opportunities for kids. “We have programs for all ages, elementary through high school. That includes after-school homework help and a chance for high school students to do extra credit,” says My Project USA director of administration Uzair Qidwai. “A different professional comes every Friday to speak to kids about their careers and professions.”
Whether it’s an indoor or outdoor activity, the Sullivant Gardens Community Center on Renick Street provides activities for the community. Outside, there’s a playground and basketball court. While inside, you can pump iron in the weight room or practice your digs and spikes on the volleyball court. As part of the activities at the center, a mobile produce market shows up every Thursday from May to November. Volunteers are available to assist you with loading your goods into your vehicle. There are also youth and adult fitness classes, as well as a reading club for children aged five to 13.
On the other side of Interstate 70 is the Franklinton neighborhood, and Dodge Park is one of the popular attractions in the southern part of that neighborhood on Sullivant Avenue. The park features a skate park designed by the father of famed skateboarder Tony Hawk. There’s also a community pool and walking trails.
To stock up your pantry, hit the ALDI on Mound Street for the essentials. Remember to bring your bags and put a quarter down for a deposit on a shopping cart. On the corner of Mound and Harrisburg Pike is a shopping center with a Tim Horton’s donut shop at the forefront. Deeper into the shopping center is China King, for eat-in or take-out when you don’t feel like creating a meal masterpiece at home.
Daniel Boulton
MODERN OHIO REALTY
(833) 987-7381
30 Total Sales
1 in South Franklinton
$47,000 Price
Vivian Eichel
MODERN OHIO REALTY
(866) 613-6874
32 Total Sales
1 in South Franklinton
$47,000 Price
Rebecca Chesnick
Coldwell Banker Realty
(937) 907-1278
78 Total Sales
1 in South Franklinton
$250,000 Price
Rainy Nikolova
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs
(380) 214-1325
22 Total Sales
1 in South Franklinton
$165,000 Price
Stephanie Menches
Red 1 Realty
(380) 210-0548
83 Total Sales
1 in South Franklinton
$195,000 Price
Denise Pace
(866) 624-3141
57 Total Sales
1 in South Franklinton
$150,000 Price
On average, homes in South Franklinton, Columbus sell after 1 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in South Franklinton, Columbus over the last 12 months is $195,000.
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