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Suburban living in Walnut Heights
Walnut Heights is an established midcentury neighborhood close to parks, trails and major highways. Residents have easy access to Interstate 70, one of the state’s main east-west arteries, and Interstate 270, which forms a loop around Columbus. Independence High School is inside the neighborhood, and downtown Columbus is within a 20-minute drive. The community attracts buyers seeking a budget-friendly, suburban community with easy commuting options.
Newer homes in Walnut Heights are located on the neighborhood's eastern edge.
Walnut Heights has midcentury homes on modest but well-maintained lots.
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Home styles and prices in Walnut Heights
Walnut Heights features mostly ranch-style and split-level homes built in the 1960s and 1970s, with some newer construction along the neighborhood’s eastern edge. “It’s been a solid community ever since it was built in the 1960s,” says Tom Knecht, broker and owner with RE/MAX Apex. “From the start, that neighborhood has been a good place for first-time homebuyers. That continues today.” Older properties typically sit on roomy, well-maintained lots, while homes built after the 2000s tend to sit closer together. Two-car garages, sidewalks, and yard space are common throughout the area. Midcentury homes generally range from the mid-$100,000s to the low $300,000s, while homes built after the 1990s start in the low $200,000s and can reach up to $400,000.
Lampton Village subdivision in Walnut Heights started development in 2023 and features new builds with three to five bedroom.
Walnut Heights residents enjoy having modest sized yards in a walkable community.
Split-level homes can be found on many streets in the Walnut Heights neighborhood.
Ranch-style homes are popular in the Walnut Heights neighborhood.
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Transportation options and walkability in Walnut Heights
Located near I-70 and I-270, Walnut Heights provides quick access to major highways. Downtown Columbus is a little over 10 miles away, or about a 20-minute drive. Most people drive, but there are Central Ohio Transit Authority bus stops on Chatterton Road. “It’s walkable, too; it depends on where you are specifically at,” says Tatyana Kidd, a real estate agent with The Metro Homegroup at Coldwell Banker Realty who has sold homes in the area. “It’s walkable if you want to walk to the park or the local little stores nearby. One of my clients brought a home over here and was right behind the high school, so you could say it’s walkable to the high school.”
Walnut Heights parks and attractions
Families can walk to Maybury Park, an open green space with athletic fields, paved paths and a playground. The neighborhood is close to trails and natural areas, including:• The 8-mile Big Walnut Trail• The 16-mile Blacklick Creek Trail, which connects to other area parks and recreational facilities• Nafzger Park, a 165-acre green space along Big Walnut Creek• Blacklick Woods Metro Park, a roughly 650-acre park with trails, a golf course and boardwalksFor a unique outing, head to Otherworld, an immersive art installation that sprawls across more than 32,000 square feet in a former commercial building. The adjoining Gamegrounds features artist-designed reimagines of classic carnival and arcade games.
Families can walk to Maybury Park in Walnut Heights.
Nafzger Park in the Walnut Heights neighborhood features a playground.
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Nearby amenities on Brice Road
Walnut Heights is mostly residential, but there are a handful of shopping centers, grocery stores and casual restaurants nearby. Little Sicily’s Pizza has been feeding folks since 1975 and makes its own dough from scratch. Mr. Mando serves up a fusion of flavors with a menu that ranges from pizza to halal platters. Brice Road and Gender Road feature casual restaurants like Cajun Boil Seafood and Bar alongside shops and services, including Kroger, CVS and Dollar General.
Brice Park shopping center near Walnut Heights offers a variety of shopping and dining options.
Cajun Boil Seafood & Bar restaurant is conveniently located in the Brice Park shopping center.
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Columbus City School District
Students can attend schools in the Columbus City School District. Kids can start at Liberty Elementary School before heading to Yorktown Middle School. Independence High School is in the neighborhood and is within walking distance of some homes. High schoolers can earn college credit through Advanced Placement courses and the College Credit Plus program. Walnut Heights families can pursue specialized programming through Columbus City Schools’ magnet-style offerings via the School Choice lottery.
Liberty Elementary School serves the Walnut Heights neighborhood.
Independence High School serves the students in grades 9-12 and is within walking distance of homes in Walnut Heights.
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Walnut Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Walnut Heights, Columbus sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Walnut Heights, Columbus over the last 12 months is $240,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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