In the early 1960s, a new subdivision was planned north of Ohio Dominican University off Sunbury Road. “It was a neighborhood that African Americans primarily built because that was the available land. They built nice homes,” says Henry Bland, a Realtor with H.C. Bland Realty. The subdivision of Teakwood Heights and the neighborhood of Teakwood was born. The subdivision of Teakwood Heights and the neighborhood of Teakwood may be small, but there’s a sense of loyalty and pride among the people who live there. “There are those who have lived in that subdivision since the beginning, and there are even some instances where people pass the house on to the next generation as an inheritance,” Bland says.
Home styles are eclectic and often need renovation
“When that subdivision was constructed, it was a hodgepodge of architectural styles because the homes were all custom built,” Bland says. There are primarily two-story homes, some with a modern touch, split-level, and some ranch-style. They were built mainly in the 1960s, with some in the early '70s. Although some homes show their age and need renovation, most are in good shape. “The houses in that era were built with better materials. Hardwood floors, for example, were durable. They didn’t skimp on materials because they were cheap back then,” Bland says. The square footage is between 1,500 and 2,300 square feet, and the price range is between $220,000 and $300,000.
Ohio Dominican University has served the area since 1911
The most prominent neighbor to the homes in Teakwood is Ohio Dominican University. Home to 1,700 students, the Roman Catholic school was founded in 1911 and offers undergraduate degrees in 40 majors and nine graduate degree programs. Some of the homes in Teakwood back up to Panther Stadium, home to Ohio Dominican University’s football team. The athletes at the school compete in Division II, and their athletic conference has in-state rivals like Ashland University and Tiffin University. Close by is The Charles School at Ohio Dominican University, which opened in 2007 to all students entering ninth grade. Those who attend can graduate with a high school diploma and up to 62 hours of college credit. The hours of credit are equivalent to an associate degree. Graduates are not obligated to attend Ohio Dominican University.
Teakwood is in the Columbus City School District. The South Mifflin STEM Academy serves prekindergarten through sixth-grade students, and Niche says that the school has a 14-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio and a B-minus grade for the quality of the teaching staff. From seventh grade on through 12th, kids in Teakwood attend the Linden-McKinley STEM School . The school has advanced placement courses in English, literature, calculus, government and US history. Niche says the school has a 20-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio and over 800 students.
Brentnell Community Center offers sporting facilities and gaming rooms
One of the area's staples is the Brentnell Community Center on Brentnell Avenue. It opened as a haven to provide activities for people in the surrounding area. There’s a fitness room, a place to do arts and crafts and even shoot pool. Brentnell Community Center is a periodic stop for a mobile fresh produce market that rotates among Columbus area community centers from April through December. The produce is available for eligible families. Alongside the community center is a playground, and behind the facility are tennis courts and a basketball court. Still further out is ample green space that can be used for a soccer or neighborhood football game.
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Parks in this Area
Hayden Park
Mock Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
American Addition Park
Alum Creek Trail
Amvet Village Park
Playground
Cassady Park
Trails
Brentnell Park
Transit
Airport
John Glenn Columbus International
8 min drive
Bus
1257 Brentnell Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Teakwood
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
85
Median Year Built
1964
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,914
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,846
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,365
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
227
Median Age
35
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$47,857
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$54,430
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85%
College Graduates
16.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
19''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
17/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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