Just blocks from one of the city’s biggest spots for shopping and dining, Walnut Creek keeps a quiet, tucked-away feel with tree-lined streets and lots of green space. Contemporary homes here tend to cost less than similar areas farther east, and nearby highways make commuting around Columbus convenient. The area is home to both a public school and a popular park, making both education and play dates walkable for many.
Lots are typically less than a quarter-acre, and some back into the woodlands that surround Alum Creek. Mature mulberry and pine trees line cul-de-sacs and shade sidewalks. Split-levels and ranch-style homes from the 1970s make up most of the housing stock, generally selling between the mid-$100,000s and high $300,000s. The median price for a single-family home is in the mid-$200,000s: generally higher than nearby neighborhoods like Framingham and Hyde Park, but lower than places like Easton and Somerset. Condos are also popular, and tend to sell in the low-to-mid-$100,000s, depending on size and features.
Walnut Creek is part of the Columbus City Schools district. Innis Elementary School is right in the neighborhood, and an easy walk for a lot of homes south of Champions Golf Course. Mifflin Middle is about 2 miles south, and Mifflin High School is just east of Sunbury Road. At Mifflin High, students can get involved in a range of extracurriculars, from Information Technology certification to career-tech programs to a mix of sports and arts clubs. Columbus City Schools lets families go beyond their assigned school by applying to magnet and specialized programs through an annual lottery, where placement depends on demand and available seats. The district also offers interdistrict open enrollment, but transfers aren’t guaranteed and are based on policy and capacity.
Walnut Creek is right off State Route 3, which means an 8-mile drive south to Downtown Columbus takes about 20 minutes. Most residents rely on a car to get around, but Central Ohio Transit Authority buses run regularly along Cleveland Avenue, with additional stops along Innis Road, Morse Road and Sunbury Road.
When it’s time to shop, locals head next door to Easton Town Center, one of the largest shopping centers in Ohio. A movie theater and comedy club are the main entertainment draws, and big names like Trader Joe’s, Costco and Target line the outer edges. Flowers and old-fashioned street signs decorate the center’s more than 200 shops and restaurants. While many of the eateries are chains, there’s no shortage of locally owned spots:
Innis Park runs along the eastern edge of Alum Creek and packs in a mix of outdoor options. You’ll find athletic fields, picnic shelters, a playground and a walking trail, but the main draw is the public 18-hole Champions Golf Course. With its hilly layout and tricky doglegs, it’s known as one of Central Ohio's more challenging public courses. Innis Park also has a trailhead onto Alum Creek Trail, which stretches for 25 miles along the city’s east side. About a mile north, Pathways Park has more than a dozen soccer fields that often host youth league games.
Walnut Creek's location means locals are never far from annual events held downtown:
Tom Eroshevich
RE/MAX Partners
(380) 800-5494
66 Total Sales
1 in Walnut Creek
$219,900 Price
Sam Cooper
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs
(380) 210-4126
1,359 Total Sales
1 in Walnut Creek
$219,900 Price
Lisa Roberts
Alt Company, Realtors
(877) 899-6391
12 Total Sales
2 in Walnut Creek
$200K - $275K Price Range
Michael Jones
Coldwell Banker Realty
(380) 210-3322
101 Total Sales
1 in Walnut Creek
$345,000 Price
Chris Davis
Auction Ohio
(380) 214-2836
115 Total Sales
1 in Walnut Creek
$159,706 Price
Omar El Mejjaty
Carleton Realty, LLC
(380) 208-0537
428 Total Sales
2 in Walnut Creek
$164K - $245K Price Range
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Walnut Creek | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Walnut Creek, Columbus sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Walnut Creek, Columbus over the last 12 months is $230,250, up 44% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$222,495
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Median Sale Price
$230,250
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$257,500
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$119,900
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Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
24
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
44%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$181
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Number of Homes
755
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Number of Homes for Sale
2
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Median Year Built
1972
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Months of Supply
1.00
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,520
Significantly below the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,631
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
908
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Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
682
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
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$1,125 - $1,349 per month
$1,100 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
2
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Median Rent
$1,162
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,163
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Median Condo Rent
$1,150
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,150
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Total Population
4,422
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Median Age
33
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Population Density
6 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
32.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
9.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$38,310
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$48,391
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High School Graduates
78.8%
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College Graduates
17.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
3%
Below the national average
13.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
67.8%
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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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