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Grandview Heights

Grandview Heights

Located in Franklin County

$629,861 Average Value
$351 Average Price per Sq Ft
0 Homes For Sale

Grandview Heights is a charming, walkable Columbus suburb

With top-rated schools and a walkable community minutes from downtown Columbus, Grandview Heights draws in anyone from young professionals to families. Called Grandview by the locals, this small city has some of the more expensive homes in the greater Columbus area. The historic Bank Block is home to local restaurants and a movie theater. With several parks in and around the community, you can spend a lot of time in the sun.

Older homes fill the streets of Grandview.
Older homes fill the streets of Grandview.
You can spot different graffiti artwork throughout Grandview Heights.
You can spot different graffiti artwork throughout Grandview Heights.
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Historic homes and contemporary condos are common

Grandview’s community atmosphere is well-reflected in the residential streets, where homes are close together, and sidewalks line most roads. “If you want to be in community, you want to know your neighbors, you want to have that close connection and raise your kids in a way that doesn’t happen so much anymore, Grandview is the place,” says Becky Warnement, Realtor with Coldwell Banker and former resident. Older homes from the early to mid-1900s, like Dutch Colonials, bungalows and American Foursquares, add to the area’s charm. Kelly McCafferty, Realtor with e-Merge Real Estate, who has been working in the area for nearly 10 years, says that two-story homes are very popular, especially near Grandview Avenue. “There are some very unique homes,” she says. There is limited new construction, and what is there is designed to blend in with the older homes. Condos and townhouses are becoming increasingly popular.

Different styles of multifamily duplexes are sprinkled throughout the community.
Different styles of multifamily duplexes are sprinkled throughout the community.
Embrace the neighborhood charm as you explore Grandview's homes.
Embrace the neighborhood charm as you explore Grandview's homes.
Grandview Yard is a mix of commercial and luxury apartments.
Grandview Yard is a mix of commercial and luxury apartments.
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Prices trend higher than most of Columbus

Smaller single-family homes, 2,000 square feet or less, cost between the low $300,000s and the mid-$600,000s. Anything larger ranges from the high $700,000s to over $1.5 million. Older townhouses and condos generally cost between the mid-$100,000s and the high $300,000s; newer ones range from the mid-$400,000s to over $1 million. While it is one of the more expensive communities in Columbus, it is cheaper than the nearby Upper Arlington. “Grandview is an affluent neighborhood where a lot of young professionals gravitate towards,” McCafferty says.

Students walk to top-rated schools

Homes are zoned for the top-rated Grandview Heights City School District. Because Grandview is so small, there is no bus. Instead, many students walk to school. There is a weekly “walking bus” where students, parents and staff can all walk to class together. “It’s a really nice way to get moving in the morning, and then you’re ready to learn when you get there,” Warnement says.

Students attend top-rated schools in the Grandview Heights School District.
Students attend top-rated schools in the Grandview Heights School District.
Larry Larson Middle School is a top-rated public school.
Larry Larson Middle School is a top-rated public school.
Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary offer prekindergarten through fifth grade.
Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary offer prekindergarten through fifth grade.
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It’s a short commute to downtown Columbus

In Grandview, you are less than a 5-mile, or 10-minute, drive from downtown Columbus. Locals drive, bike or walk around the community. “There are neighborhoods all surrounding the strip [Grandview Avenue], and you can easily walk to some really hip restaurants,” McCafferty says. Because so many people drive, parking is a concern, especially near Grandview Avenue. There are some public lots, but you are more likely to park on the street.

Downtown Columbus is about 10 minutes away.
Downtown Columbus is about 10 minutes away.
Nationwide Arena is a multi-purpose arena in the Arena District of Columbus.
Nationwide Arena is a multi-purpose arena in the Arena District of Columbus.
Grandview Heights is minutes from the heart of Columbus.
Grandview Heights is minutes from the heart of Columbus.
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Bank Block offers plenty to do, with shops, restaurants and a theater

At the heart of Grandview Avenue is the historic Bank Block, one of the first regional shopping centers in the country. Here, you can:

  • Grab a coffee from the original Stauf’s Coffee Roasters.
  • Watch a movie and have a beer at the Grandview Theater and Drafthouse.
  • Take a class or support local creatives at SimplyArt Studios.
  • Enjoy dinner at The Avenue Steak Tavern.
  • Order Lebanese food from Aladdin’s Eatery.
This is only a snapshot of what’s available. “There’s a lot of really great restaurants, and it can be from a fancy sit-down meal – Cameron Mitchell has a restaurant here – to tacos and beers and burgers,” Warnement says.

Grandview Theater is a 1926 single-screen theater that offers beer and food.
Grandview Theater is a 1926 single-screen theater that offers beer and food.
In the Bank Block, you will see local businesses like Cub Shrub.
In the Bank Block, you will see local businesses like Cub Shrub.
Grandview Heights' historic Bank Block opened in 1928.
Grandview Heights' historic Bank Block opened in 1928.
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Residents spend free time at community parks

There are plenty of opportunities to get outdoors, with parks like:

  • Wyman Woods Park, a densely wooded park with a playground.
  • C. Ray Buck Sports Park, which has baseball diamonds and athletic fields.
  • Wallace Gardens, where you can rent out a garden plot.
  • McKinley Field, which has a playground and tennis courts.
  • Quarry Trails, a nearby Metro Park in Marble Cliff with hiking trails and a via ferrata.
“We’re known for green space,” Warnement says. “People can just walk a block or two, and they don’t have to go to the main parks. There are passive little parks, and they can walk their dog or have a picnic or lie in the sun and read a book.”

McKinley Field is located along Goodale Boulevard.
McKinley Field is located along Goodale Boulevard.
C. Ray Buck Sports Park is a family-friendly park.
C. Ray Buck Sports Park is a family-friendly park.
C Ray Buck Park has beautiful flowerbeds throughout.
C Ray Buck Park has beautiful flowerbeds throughout.
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Locals come together for Grandview events

The city has several events throughout the year, from the weekly Grandview Heights Farmers’ Market on Sunday mornings to the annual Tour de Grandview. This bike race rides through the city every June and ends with a block party. During the summer, locals come together for the Grandview Hop, a monthly night market and street festival along Grandview Avenue.

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Grandview Heights Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$799,900
Median Sale Price
$770,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$919,251
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$529,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$351

Area Facts

Number of Homes
151
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
2017
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,527
Above the national average
1,930
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,244
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
791
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,049

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Feb 1
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    1875 W 1st Ave, Columbus, OH 43212

    $799,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,378 Sq Ft
    • 1875 W 1st Ave
    • New 17 days ago

    Historic Grandview charm meets modern updates! This 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home features freshly refinished hardwood floors, a wood burning fireplace, and 65 linear feet of built-in bookcases. A welcoming living room and formal dining room anchor the main level, while the thoughtfully updated kitchen leads into a breakfast nook and butler's pantry just steps away. The additional great room

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Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

Grandview Heights Has Equal Renters and Owners

Demographics

Total Population
8,527
Median Age
36
Population Density
23 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.9%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$99,177
Above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$130,673

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97%
College Graduates
76.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
37.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
83.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
18''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

48 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®®

76 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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