Don Shaffer
Howard HannaRealEstateServices
(380) 800-5848
764 Total Sales
1 in Westbend
$289,000 Price
Westbend
Suburban Neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio
Franklin County 43119
$341,906
Average Value
$158
Average Price per Sq Ft
If you travel west from the Westbend neighborhood in the Galloway area west of Columbus, you’ll start getting into the rural landscape, but you’re close to everything you need. “It’s an up-and-coming area with the majority of the people owning their home,” says Ryan Lawasani, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty. “There’s a lot of home value appreciation. In a couple of years, a home went from being valued at $225,000 to $373,000.”
There’s lots of space inside the homes in Westbend that were primarily constructed in the early 2000s. “The amount of space in the homes can vary from 1600 to 4,000 square feet,” Lawasani says. “One of the draws in the area is that taxes are low because you’re in the Columbus School District, so you get more house for your money.” The price range of the homes runs from $285,000 to $430,000. Two-story contemporary, bi-level and ranch-style are the prominent architectural types. Four bedrooms and three bathrooms are standard in larger homes; some have fireplaces and decks that are perfect for entertaining. Some houses back up to a pond, so water views come with some of the backyard ambiance. The area around Westbend is growing. “Some new apartments recently went up on the corner of Hall and Galloway Roads that I thought would lower the home values, but they are nice luxury apartments that have only enhanced the neighborhood,” he says.
Until a few years ago, the area south of the homes in Westbend was rural. Now, it’s developed into a mecca for athletic activity. The 111-acre Galloway Sports Complex features multiple baseball diamonds and soccer fields for public use. Groups, such as organized athletic leagues, can reserve one of the fields for their event, and availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is a unique playing surface at the Galloway Sports Complex. It’s called OneField, a special artificial turf that allows people in a wheelchair to play soccer. The turf is made from materials that do not stick to the wheelchair. A 1.6-mile loop trail around the complex also passes by a small, forested area and a pond. People have been known to cast a line into the water.
After a long day along the walking trail or games at the Galloway Sports Complex, Tres Potrillos Restaurant in the Galloway Square Shopping Center hits the spot. If the weather is nice, you can enjoy your favorite Mexican dish on the patio. The salsa served with the chips is homemade, and if you’re daring and don’t mind some heat, you can complement your food with their Diablo sauce.
Students living in Westbend attend Georgian Heights Elementary, Wedgewood Middle and Briggs High Schools within the Columbus City School District. Niche says the student-to-teacher ratio at Georgian Heights Elementary is 16-to-1. There’s a cozy learning environment at Wedgewood Middle with a 14-to-1 ratio. The GreatSchools website indicates that students at Briggs High School can take advanced placement courses in Environmental Science, US Government and Politics and English Language and Composition.
It’s just over a 20-minute drive to downtown Columbus, and you’re not far from the Broad Street corridor to the north. “That’s only a few miles away, where you have many different options of restaurants, Kroger and car dealerships. Anything you can think of,” Lawasani says.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Don Shaffer
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Kimberly Wemlinger
Kimberly Wemlinger
Responds QuicklyHoward Hanna Real Estate Svcs
(380) 208-0573
203 Total Sales
1 in Westbend
$356,000 Price
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Deana Rogers
Deana Rogers
Responds QuicklyValEquity Real Estate
(380) 222-6479
92 Total Sales
2 in Westbend
$222K - $314K Price Range
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Sarah Thress
Sarah Thress
Responds QuicklyRed Frog Realty
(614) 721-8412
59 Total Sales
1 in Westbend
$360,000 Price
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Omar Abouseada
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Omar Abouseada
Responds QuicklyRed 1 Realty
(380) 800-6395
89 Total Sales
1 in Westbend
$225,000 Price
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Ada Chen
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Ada Chen
Responds QuicklyKey Realty
(833) 471-2568
27 Total Sales
1 in Westbend
$345,000 Price
Schools
Source:
GreatSchools:
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View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Fishing
Freedom Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
The Village At Thornapple Community Park
Green Countrie Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Galloway Ridge Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Carl Frye Park
Galloway Sports Complex
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Westbend | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westbend, Columbus sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Westbend, Columbus over the last 12 months is $331,740, up 2% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$329,500
Median Single Family Price
$329,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$158
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median List Price
$337,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
167
Median Year Built
2004
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,283
Above the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Rent
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$1,250 - $1,950 per month
- The Pinnacle at Parkside Village
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 640+ Sq Ft
- 6160 Hall Rd
- Galloway, OH
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
589
Median Age
39
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,571
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$74,988
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.8%
College Graduates
14.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.3%
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®
26
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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A quiet suburb with access to shopping, dining and greenspaces
Westchester-Green Countrie
There’s easy access to schools and freeways in this area southwest of Columbus
Galloway
A rural escape from the city buzz with several ways to connect with nature
Cherry Creek
Neighborhood on the West Side of Columbus known for its accessible housing market
Galloway Ridge
A quiet community on the western fringes of metro Columbus
Georgian Heights
One of the most diverse communities in America located just west of Columbus
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