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Walnut Hills

Walnut Hills

$307,428 Average Value
$139 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Schools and park life shape Walnut Hills on the far east side

Walnut Hills is close to local schools, parks and highways on the far east side of Columbus. Anchored by a public elementary school and a park, the neighborhood has a suburban vibe that's quiet but easily connected to the rest of the city. Buyers often look here for its midcentury homes, larger lot sizes and a laid-back setting. The neighborhood is car-dependent, and its location near key routes makes getting to work, running errands and getting to other parts of Columbus relatively simple.

A manicured median in the neighborhood.
A manicured median in the neighborhood.
Many homes in Walnut Hills back up to the neighborhood park, an old golf course that has flourished as a green space.
Many homes in Walnut Hills back up to the neighborhood park, an old golf course that has flourished as a green space.
Parts of the trail at Walnut Creek Park are shaded by mature trees.
Parts of the trail at Walnut Creek Park are shaded by mature trees.
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What homes and prices look like in Walnut Hills

In Walnut Hills, narrow streets are lined with midcentury homes set on spacious lots. Mature trees offer shade across grassy yards. Split-level and ranch-style houses are common, often with paved driveways, two-car garages and full basements. Some homes may still have their original midcentury layout, and updates vary by property.

There isn’t a ton of turnover here, especially among single-family homes. Many residents in the area rent, and recent multifamily listings, primarily duplexes, have sold from the high $200,000s to the low $300,000s. Single-family homes have sold from the high $200,000s to the high $300,000s. Buyers tend to move fast when listings do crop up, and the average days on the market for properties in Walnut Hills is roughly a week.

Single story ranch homes are common throughout the Walnut Hills community as well.
Single story ranch homes are common throughout the Walnut Hills community as well.
Walnut Hills homes often feature well manicured lanscaping.
Walnut Hills homes often feature well manicured lanscaping.
Colonial Revival homes tend to be the larger housing style in the Walnut Hills area.
Colonial Revival homes tend to be the larger housing style in the Walnut Hills area.
Streets in Walnut Hills are line with well maintained midcentury homes.
Streets in Walnut Hills are line with well maintained midcentury homes.
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Which Columbus City Schools serve Walnut Hills students

The neighborhood is part of Columbus City Schools. Oakmont Elementary School is in the neighborhood. Yorktown Middle School and Independence High School are both within a 5-mile drive. Students are generally assigned to schools based on their address, though families can apply to magnet or alternative programs through a centralized lottery, with placement depending on available space. There are also options to request a different school within the district.

Oakmont Elementary School is right in the neighborhood.
Oakmont Elementary School is right in the neighborhood.
The school educates students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.
The school educates students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.
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Local parks offer trails, disc golf and greenway access

Walnut Hill Park, once a golf course, is the neighborhood’s main green space, with a casual disc golf course in place of its former fairways. For a fuller step into nature, Blacklick Woods is nearby, offering miles of forested trails, two golf courses, a nature preserve and more. The Metro Park also connects to a greenway, linking to other parks, such as Three Creeks and additional sections of the broader park system.

Walnut Hill Park is the neighborhood's green space.
Walnut Hill Park is the neighborhood's green space.
Locals enjoy the park's disc golf course.
Locals enjoy the park's disc golf course.
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Walnut Hills commuters have I‑70 and I‑270 nearby

Like in many areas of the city, most drivers take the highways, especially Interstates 70 and 270 close by. Drivers can typically take Brice Road or East Main Street to reach an on-ramp. From there, major job hubs are pretty straightforward, including trips to:

  • Downtown Columbus, about 12 miles west via I-70
  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport, roughly 10 miles away, via I-270 to Interstate 670
  • Polaris area, around 20 miles via I-270
  • Dublin, almost 30 miles away via I-270

Shopping and restaurants near Brice Road and Livingston Avenue

Various shops and restaurants are located near the edges of the neighborhood, mainly along Brice Road and Livingston Avenue. Chains include The Home Depot, Dollar General, Big Lots and Save A Lot. If you’re looking to support local businesses, several well-loved restaurants are just minutes away, including:

  • Oso’s Cabana, a casual restaurant serving Mexican dishes like tacos, birria and fajitas
  • Funny Greek, a longtime local spot offering gyros, salads and other Greek and Mediterranean staples alongside American favorites
  • Jibarito Latin Food, a food truck serving Puerto Rican and Dominican dishes such as mofongo, empanadas and fried plantains

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

John Glenn Columbus International

18 min drive

Bus

Brice Rd & Channingway Blvd

Bus

E Livingston Ave & Brice Rd

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Walnut Hills US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
183
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1968
Months of Supply
6.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,123
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,457
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,994
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
2
Median Rent
$1,085
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,085
Median Condo Rent
$1,085
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,085

Demographics

Total Population
2,923
Median Age
34
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.9%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$36,632
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$47,342

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.3%
College Graduates
24.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.2%
% Population in Labor Force
79.9%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
19''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

50 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

40 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit®

20 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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