$285,061Average Value$189Average Price per Sq Ft4Homes For Sale
Grove City address, Columbus services
Suburban living inside Columbus, but not in the heart of Columbus. That’s Willow Creek, a neighborhood just north of Grove City. Mark Vennitti, Realtor with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, has lived in the area for the past 15 years and has sold homes there, too. “I’ve had a lot of success in Willow Creek over the years,” he says. “Mostly because it’s a more price-attractive Grove City location. Grove City with the Columbus taxes is a nice combination.” Living in Willow Creek means being zoned for the South-Western City School District and having a Grove City address, but still receiving Columbus services like water, sewer and trash.
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Bedroom community with new builds in the works
Vennitti shares, “Willow Creek is a fine option in Central Ohio. I’ve lived north of Columbus almost all my life, but I moved down here with my wife and six children, and we’ve been as happy as we can be.” Despite being industrial in the north, Willow Creek is mainly residential, filled with interconnected cul-de-sac streets. Residents can stroll down the sidewalks and see older homes dating back to the 1960s and 1970s and modern homes from the turn of the century. Willow Creek prices typically range from $250,000 to $325,000. New construction has come to the area, with some still in the works and others built to completion. “The new build construction is more expensive than the existing homes, in the $350,000 range,” Vennitti says. The aesthetics of newer builds are more contemporary but still fit well with the split-level, ranch and traditional architectural styles of older homes. Across the board, properties come with two-car garages, short driveways and fairly large lawns that are kept trim and green.
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Shopping and dining outside industrial north
The northern portion of Willow Creek is entirely industrialized. “You’re not going there to shop. It’s where people work,” Realtor Thomas Hamrick of Keller Williams Consultants Realty says. “There’s a recycling plant and a water treatment plant off the 104.” Living close to industrial plants can raise concerns about noise or smell, but Hamrick visits the area often and says, “I don’t think I’ve ever noticed a smell over there since it’s a mile away.” The neighborhood’s only spot to grab a bite in the industrial area is Ari’s Diner, a highly rated eatery serving traditional American breakfast and lunch. Residents get their shopping done along Stringtown Road south of Interstate 270. Under 3 miles away are grocery and multipurpose retailers like Kroger, Aldi, Giant Eagle, Target and Walmart. Stringtown also houses a multitude of brand-name dining options. Locals can sit down for a meal at Smokey Bones, Longhorn Steakhouse, Roosters and Cracker Barrel. The area is also about 3-1/2 miles from Downtown Grove City, which offers a more diverse assortment of retail, restaurants and entertainment.
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Freshmen welcomes by Link Leaders
Willow Creek is in the South-Western City School District. Harmon Elementary School is where students attend from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade, and it has a C-plus Niche rating. The school has received the Momentum Award three times from the Ohio Department of Education, which is given to schools for exceeding student growth expectations. Franklin Woods Intermediate School serves grades five and six, while Finland Middle School has seventh- and eighth-grade students. Both schools receive a C rating. Franklin Heights High School receives a B-minus score and welcomes its freshmen with a crew of Link Leaders — juniors and seniors who dedicate time toward supporting and mentoring incoming students.
Franklin Heights High School is located in Holly Hill, Columbus, Ohio.
Finland Middle School is located in Grove City, Ohio.
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Gantz Park down the road is the go-to
When it’s time to unwind, families living close to Willow Creek Park can find some entertainment there. Parking is along Hardy Parkway, and the entrance leads to the playground, basketball courts and shelter house for picnicking. A paved walking and biking trail connects to the woods that lead to Scioto Big Run Creek. However, Hamrick shares that the real hotspot for recreation is Gantz Park. Not even 1/2 a mile away, Hamrick says that it’s one of the best parks in Grove City. “They have a great sledding hill, a community garden, a huge playground, lots of walking trails and tennis courts. That was like the place to go when I was a kid,” and it still is today. The park also features many gardens that serve as the site for educational workshops and annual plant sales. One of the gardens is even structured as a labyrinth.
Gantz Park is located in Grove City, Ohio.
Gantz Park is located in Grove City, Ohio.
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At the crossroads of I-270 and I-71
Willow Creek is heavily car-dependent, and no public transit options are within walking distance. However, this fact makes the area’s location at the intersection of I-71 and I-270 all the more convenient. Venitti says, “What I like to tell people is that access to downtown from Willow Creek is 10 minutes, whereas north of Columbus, it’s closer to 20 minutes.” Although it can have its fair share of traffic and noise during rush hour, I-71 is a straight shot into the city center, helping commuters quickly get to work. For out-of-state travel, Rickenbaker International Airport is a little under 13 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
McCoy Park
Baseball/Softball
Parking Lot
Gantz Park
Tennis
Trails
Playground
Stoneridge Park
Lindbergh Park
Football
Picnic Area
Trails
Willow Creek Park
Hilltonia Park
Transit
Airport
Rickenbacker International
22 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Willow Creek
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Willow Creek, Columbus sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Willow Creek, Columbus over the last 12 months is $318,566, up 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,071
Median Age
38
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,812
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,656
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.3%
College Graduates
15.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3%
% Population in Labor Force
54.2%
Below the national average
65.1%
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®
28/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
18/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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