Southwest Hilltop
Bungalows and ranch styles
As the name would suggest, the homes are located southwest of the main Hilltop neighborhood. “South of Sullivant between Hague and Demorest is one of the more desirable places to be in the Hilltop area,” Watson says. The homes were built between the 1920s and 60s and are valued from $150,000 to $350,000. The tree-shaded backyards are large enough for gardens and patios. The suburban streets are lined with brick and wood-exterior bungalows, ranch styles and two-story New Traditionals. “It’s a strong community,” says Realtor Byron Diaz, who sells homes in the neighborhood with NextHome Experience. “People like to take evening strolls and talk to their neighbors.”
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Joseppi’s Pizza and Koki’s Tortillas
Multiple restaurants line Sullivant Avenue, on the neighborhood’s northern border, but Joseppi’s Pizza is the most well-known option. Robert Thompson opened the award-winning restaurant in 1969, and his son, Chuck, took it over in 1998. Chuck still follows his father’s sauce and dough recipe. Although the business now has many locations throughout Columbus, the Southwest Hilltop Joseppi’s was the first. In fact, Robert Thompson used to sleep on a cot in the backroom of the simple cinderblock building. Just down the street, people walk up to the window at Hilltop Dairy Twist to grab an ice cream or a hot dog. There are also chain options like Subway and Wendy’s. Also located along Sullivant Avenue, La Bodega Supermarket specializes in ingredients for Latin American food. Next door, Koki’s Tortillas sells fresh tortillas that have been prepared in-house. A Kroger is 2 miles east of the neighborhood.
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Public schools within walking distance
Binns Elementary is on the neighborhood’s southeast corner, within walking distance of most homes, and Wedgewood Middle School is a mile west of the Southwest Hilltop. Both schools have C-minus ratings from Niche. On the neighborhood’s southwest corner, Franklin Heights High School has a B-minus rating. The high school’s professional college advisors offer help with SAT preparation, resume writing and scholarship applications. The private Catholic Bishop Ready High School has a science wing, a band room and a weight room. It has a B-plus rating and is located in the center of the neighborhood.
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Westgate Sports Park and Big Run Athletic Complex
Westgate Park is two blocks north of the neighborhood. The park has multi-purpose sports fields, baseball diamonds, basketball courts, pickleball overlays, tennis courts and an open-air shelter. Located inside the park, the Westgate Community Center has an art room for children's classes and an auditorium for amateur theatrical performances. The Summer Jam West community arts festival is held annually at the park and features local bands and crafts vendors. About 2 miles southwest of the neighborhood, the 273-acre Big Run Park has an indoor basketball complex and a paved walking and biking path that passes through colorful pollinator fields. Two miles north of the neighborhood, the Hilltop YMCA hosts youth sports and summer day camps, providing financial assistance to the needy.
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Hollywood Casino and Ohio State football
There are multiple entertainment and recreational options near the neighborhood. The Hollywood Casino is less than 3 miles northwest. The gilded building has over 2,200 slots, 70 table games, the largest poker room in Ohio, multiple restaurants and live entertainment. Ohio Stadium is 10 miles northeast of Southwest Hilltop. One hundred thousand screaming fans regularly fill the stadium to watch The Ohio State Buckeyes football team face off against its Big Ten Conference rivals. For a quieter afternoon, the Columbus Metropolitan Library hosts family story times one block north of the neighborhood. The library has over 50,000 volumes.Getting around Columbus
The neighborhood offers direct commuter access to the rest of the city. There are public bus stops on the north end of the neighborhood along Sullivant Avenue, on the east end along South Hague Avenue and on the south end along Briggs Road. Commuters take Sullivant Avenue and Interstate 70 about 6 miles northeast to Downtown Columbus. John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 12 miles northeast of Southwest Hilltop via Interstate 670.Crime
The neighborhood has a 4/10 CAP Index crime rating, which falls in line with the national average.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Karin Xander
Karin Xander
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(888) 528-2766
57 Total Sales
1 in Southwest Hilltop
$226,000 Price
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Zachary Kelemen
Zachary Kelemen
Golden Gate Real Estate
(380) 210-0645
5 Total Sales
1 in Southwest Hilltop
$255,000 Price
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Don Shaffer
Don Shaffer
Howard HannaRealEstateServices
(380) 800-5848
755 Total Sales
1 in Southwest Hilltop
$236,335 Price
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Antonio D'Alberto
Antonio D'Alberto
Responds QuicklyAccess More Realty
(844) 450-6731
29 Total Sales
1 in Southwest Hilltop
$195,000 Price
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Debra McNichols
Debra McNichols
RE/MAX Connection
(380) 800-6336
123 Total Sales
2 in Southwest Hilltop
$160K - $162K Price Range
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Michael Gunnarson
Michael Gunnarson
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs
(855) 954-4271
63 Total Sales
2 in Southwest Hilltop
$105K - $240K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Westgate Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Playground
Lindbergh Park
- Football
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Georgian Heights Park
Hilltonia Park
Riverbend Park
Stephens Drive Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Southwest Hilltop Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southwest Hilltop, Columbus sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Southwest Hilltop, Columbus over the last 12 months is $211,500, down 59% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$307,450
Median Sale Price
$211,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$319,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$472,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-59%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$173
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,527
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
0.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,290
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,879
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,070
Median Age
41
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$53,280
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$74,971
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.5%
College Graduates
20.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
19''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
45
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29
/ 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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