Bishnu Biswakarma
Red 1 Realty
(614) 665-5429
34 Total Sales
1 in Woodward Park
$257,000 Price
Woodward Park
Suburban Neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio
Franklin County 43229
Stability is key in Woodward Park, a cozy suburb 9 miles from downtown Columbus via Interstate 171 South. “I haven’t seen a lot of major ups or downs in the housing market here,” says Mike Dippold, Realtor with Fathom Realty Ohio and Woodward Park resident. “The trend is positive. We don’t hit home runs in this neighborhood, but we hit a lot of singles.” Dippold adds that he thought he would move after his kids left the school system, but Woodward Park is home, and he’s not going anywhere.
“Pretty much every house here was built between 1965 and 1970,” Dippold says. You’ll find mainly split-level Traditional and ranch-style homes: a 2,100 square-foot, four-bedroom, three-bath split-level will run you about $315,000; while a three-bed, two-bath ranch-style home just under 1,500 square feet is about $235,000. Homes stay on the market here for an average of 34 days.
At the north end of the neighborhood is its namesake, the17-acre Woodward Park. The crack of a baseball bat and the volley on the tennis courts can be heard well into the night, as both facilities are lighted. For the kids, there’s a Columbus Blue Jackets-themed playground built by members of the team, as well City of Columbus parks and rec employees; play equipment includes a puck-studded climbing wall and hockey-stick details.
Meander along pathways, dirt and boardwalk trails in the 33-acre Woodward Nature Preserve, exploring flowers, plants and wildlife under a dense canopy of trees. Don’t forget your binoculars and camera; you could have close encounters with a fox, and some have even seen a hawk fly overhead. The Woodward Park Recreation Center is at the park’s eastern end, where you can shoot some hoops inside or join a pickleball league.
During hot summer days, you can head to the pool at the Northland Swim Club, started in the 1960s for the community, by the community. The facility and its upkeep run on the strength of the neighborhood. Each spring, the call goes out for volunteers to help beautify the pool for the upcoming season. Summer events here include bingo, rousing card games and corn hole competitions, and each season there are a couple of family movie nights.
Just south, grocery options include Kroger and the sprawling Saraga International Grocery. Right in the neighborhood at friendly, locally owned Grandad’s Pizza, the classic thin-crust pizza is sliced Columbus-style into squares. For Vietnamese pho soup that’s out of this world, head to Huong Vietnamese Restaurant, where the portions are massive and the service superb. Next door is family-owned Yogi’s Hoagies, where the menu includes pasta, French bread pizzas and 8- or 16-inch sub-style sandwiches; the Eastern Eddie, a classic Italian hoagie with salami, ham and cheese, is only made cold here, so locals known not to ask them to heat it up.
Kids in Woodward Park can attend Columbus City district schools like the neighborhood's own Valley Forge Elementary and Woodward Park Middle School, both rated a C-minus by Niche. Just north, Northland High School (which claims country singer Dwight Yoakam as an alum) is rated an overall C but earns higher marks for its college prep and popular activities like theater and marching band.
Dippold credits Woodward Park's stable, connected community for his family’s long history here. “We have neighbors that we’ve been around now for 30 years. Just around our neighborhood, we’ll do a Christmas party or a summer cookout among the 10 families close to us. I don’t know how many neighborhoods can say that.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Bishnu Biswakarma
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Yasmin Munoz
Yasmin Munoz
The Westwood Real Estate Co.
(866) 614-8789
51 Total Sales
1 in Woodward Park
$254,000 Price
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Brittany Stockdale
Brittany Stockdale
Cutler Real Estate
(614) 412-5167
39 Total Sales
1 in Woodward Park
$285,000 Price
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Chad Campbell
Chad Campbell
Nobility Realty, LLC
(380) 212-2554
45 Total Sales
1 in Woodward Park
$215,000 Price
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Michael Gunnarson
Michael Gunnarson
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs
(855) 954-4271
60 Total Sales
1 in Woodward Park
$339,000 Price
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Jason Hottle
Jason Hottle
MODERN OHIO REALTY
(380) 210-3962
107 Total Sales
1 in Woodward Park
$265,500 Price
Schools
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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
Sharon Meadows Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Trails
- Playground
Northtowne Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Walden Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Indianola Park
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Tennis
Chaseland Park
Forest Park East
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Woodward Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Woodward Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Woodward Park, Columbus sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Woodward Park, Columbus over the last 12 months is $282,500, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$300,000
Median Sale Price
$282,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$285,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$192
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
972
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1964
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,537
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,056
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$795 - $1,050 per month
- Center Court Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 750+ Sq Ft
- 4881 Kingshill Dr
- Columbus, OH
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$825 - $950 per month
- Kings Highlands Apartments
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 536 Sq Ft
- 4979 Kingshill Dr
- Columbus, OH
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,166
Median Age
37
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,106
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,178
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
31.4%
Advanced Degrees
10.5%
% Population in Labor Force
70.2%
Above 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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
58
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40
/ 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.
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