$427,453Average Value$186Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
Rural lakeside living outside of Colombus
Delaware Lake is what makes the neighborhood of Marlboro special. Marlboro is a green township in Delaware County 35 miles north of Columbus and 85 miles south of what is known as the Vacationland waterfrontage along Lake Erie. Like many areas outside of Columbus, Delaware began in the form of land grants given to veterans of the Revolutionary War in the early 19th century. Before this, it was an essential stop on the Underground Railroad due to its borders with former slave-holding states. Today, it's a rural farming community where Columbusites can live country life under an hour away from downtown Columbus.
Farms and old colonials on acreage
Marlboro is 10 square miles of farms and parkland, with most homes sequestered in the east, where Horseshoe Road and Ohio State Route 229 converge. Stephanie Vangundy, a lifelong resident of Delaware County and realtor for over a decade, says: "People used to move up here for the price point, compared to areas closer to Columbus, but the market has increased extremely." At the top of this market, large late 20th-century colonial homes with multiple bedrooms and amenities such as horse stables or in-ground pools on several acres of land are listed under $700,000. There are also opportunities to buy historic farmsteads with farmhouses from the prewar era on up to 10 acres for under $750,000. Neat postwar ranch-style homes on rolling and forested lots up to an acre can be found for under $350,000.
A ranch home in Marlboro with a brick ficade.
A large farm home sits alone on a large piece of land in Marlboro.
A row of homes with bare winter trees are seen in the Marlboro community.
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Delaware State Park is for everyone
Marlboro encompasses a third of Delaware State Park, an enticing place for locals and visitors. The vast natural resource has thousands of acres of beech and maple woodlands with a 1,300 reservoir in the middle. In addition to a 200-site campground, the park offers a variety of outdoor recreation activities, from disc golf to quail hunting and bass fishing. Those who prefer to birdwatch can enjoy the Delaware Reservoir Wildlife Area, where bluebirds are plentiful. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources manages the Delaware Wildlife Area Public Shooting Range and offers several different ranges.
The picnic shelter at Deleware State Park in Marlboro.
A cold day for a swing at this Marlboro park.
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Go Barons!
Marlboro is in Ohio's Buckeye Valley Local School District, which received a B from the school rankings website Niche. Buckeye Valley West Elementary School, with just over 600 students from across the county, received a B-plus. Buckeye Valley Middle School and Buckeye Valley High School both received B ratings. In addition to offering 24 varsity sports, Buckeye Valley High School operates a large college-sized football stadium, where local families and fans gather to sip from warm thermoses while watching the Barons play.
The entrance to Buckeye Valley Middle School.
The main entrance to Buckeye Valley High School.
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Not much in Marlboro, but Small Town USA is 7 miles south
Drivers heading north on US Route 23 will cross farmlands under a vast sky, but midway through Marlboro, travelers would be wise to pull over at Mom Wilson's Country Sausage. This old-timey food stand is what employee Patti Rogers, a lifelong resident of Delaware, calls "One of the last family businesses around here." The shop serves a cornucopia of local meat packaged in various ways and is a reminder of the country charm that's made home prices jump. Aside from a few small businesses, there's no commerce in Marlboro, but the town of Delaware is 8 miles down the road. Vangundy says Delaware is a place that draws homebuyers for "its community support, cheerful demeanor and general Hallmark card-type atmosphere. Downtown Delaware has amazing small restaurants and coffee shops, and they're all independent. The town also approved a North Market like the one in Columbus, where local food entrepreneurs can have weekly pop-ups to showcase their good for the community. That's slated to open in December of 2024."
Hand painted signs are common in Marlboro.
Plenty of fresh in meat from the butcher at Mom Wilson's in Marlboro.
Public transportation is available in Delaware but hard to find in Marlboro.
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Parks in this Area
Gallant Woods Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Gallant Farm Preserve
Picnic Area
Trails
Delaware State Park
Transit
Airport
John Glenn Columbus International
61 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Marlboro
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Marlboro, Delaware sell after 8 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Marlboro, Delaware over the last 12 months is $347,716, down 39% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Enjoy peaceful country living on 5+ acres in Buckeye Valley Schools! This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offers privacy, space, and modern comforts. The white kitchen with quartz countertops is both stylish and functional. Outside, enjoy an in-ground pool for summer fun, plus two large outbuildings—perfect for hobbies, storage, or livestock. With plenty of room for chickens, gardening, or outdoor
Lot split is completed. Listing includes house only on just over 3 acres. Driveway is shared. Contemporary design. Listing will continue to be edited and updated in a few days.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
316
Median Age
46
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,273
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$97,403
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.5%
% Population in Labor Force
66.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
29''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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