On the east side of Galloway, Westbend is where the suburbs meet the countryside around Columbus. It’s known for modern homes and appeals to buyers who want a suburban vibe without the higher prices of places like Worthington or Dublin. Even though it can feel a bit removed from the city rush, it’s still close to shopping and outdoor amenities.
Homes in the neighborhood are 21st-century builds tightly spaced on minimal lots, generally less than a fifth of an acre. New traditional styles are the most common in the area, usually with prominent, attached two-car garages. According to Ryan Lawasani, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty, homes are frequently quite spacious, getting as high as 4,000 square feet. This, coupled with a lower cost of living, attracts people looking to get the most bang for their buck. “Taxes are low because you’re in the Columbus School District, so you get more house for your money,” he says. John Kohlhepp says this can be especially important considering how many people come here looking for a place where they can settle down long-term. “They want a place like Worthington, but they can’t afford it, so they move to places like this,” he says. Home prices in Westbend range from the high $200,000s to the high $300,000s, with a median sale price in the mid-$300,000s. This is higher than nearby neighborhoods like Cherry Creek and Laurel Greene, but lower than suburbs like Worthington and Dublin. Monthly HOA fees are typically about $20 and cover services like common-area maintenance.
The Columbus City School District, the largest in Ohio, offers a wide range of academic programs, extracurriculars and support services. Students have access to career pathways, arts, athletics and community partnerships, all within a large, urban district that reflects the city’s diversity. The district gives families several ways to choose schools, including magnet and alternative schools assigned by lottery, transfers to other schools in the district if seats are open and limited out-of-district enrollment under state rules.
Westbend is about 15 miles from downtown Columbus, with a typical commute of around 20 minutes. Job hubs like Grove City and Hilliard are roughly 10 miles away, and while the neighborhood is easy to walk within, bus service is limited and concentrated along major corridors like West Broad Street, so most residents rely on driving.
The area surrounding Westbend has plenty of outdoor recreational options, from public parks to activity centers:
Homestead Metro Park has paved trails, a fishing pond, playgrounds, picnic shelters and a historic covered bridge.
Locals are close to the Broad Street corridor and its shopping centers, supermarkets and big-box stores. “That’s only a few miles away, where you have many different options of restaurants, Kroger and car dealerships,” Lawasani says. “Anything you can think of.”
Westbend is close to several locally owned and operated restaurants:
The Galloway Tavern is a neighborhood staple that serves casual fare like pizza and wings with special events planned for big game days.
Sam Cooper
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs
(380) 210-4126
1,370 Total Sales
2 in Westbend
$315K - $330K Price Range
Vanessa B. Sutton
Affordable Real Estate Company
(380) 333-4249
70 Total Sales
1 in Westbend
$345,000 Price
Brian Parks
Realty Forward
(380) 210-5076
20 Total Sales
1 in Westbend
$350,000 Price
Maya Joshi
Red 1 Realty
(845) 400-9859
62 Total Sales
1 in Westbend
$375,000 Price
Brian Kemp
Keller Williams Capital Ptnrs
(380) 208-0576
417 Total Sales
1 in Westbend
$350,000 Price
Crystal Doon
Coldwell Banker Realty
(380) 333-6662
49 Total Sales
1 in Westbend
$341,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Westbend | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Westbend, Columbus sell after 8 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Westbend, Columbus over the last 12 months is $350,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Neighborhood on the West Side of Columbus known for its accessible housing market
A quiet community on the western fringes of metro Columbus
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