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Kirksville is located on Route 40 in Union.
Growth before Intel announcement
Even before it was announced that Intel planned to build two computer chip factories 20 minutes to the north in the New Albany area, growth was happening in Union Township, about 30 miles east of Columbus. “People were already attracted to this area because of the rural aspect and the slower pace combined with proximity to downtown Columbus,” says Katie Richards, a Realtor with RE/MAX Town Center with nearly 30 years of real estate experience. “It’s rural now, but it’s getting ready to explode.” The plants are expected to open in 2025 and provide nearly 3,000 jobs.
From the 1890s to today
Union Township is true to its rural roots while allowing for new construction to accommodate the growth that is already happening. In the north part of the neighborhood near the village of Granville, known for late 1800s architecture, is an 1890 colonial home on 2 acres sold in the fall of 2023 for nearly $400,000. At the same time, new housing developments in subdivisions like The Reserves and Stone Creek off Deeds Road have houses built in the 21st century and could be up to $1 million. “A nice average price for this area is $350,000 to $400,000. If you found something under $300,000, it would be a miracle,” Richards says. “We had a housing shortage even before Intel announced the new jobs. This is probably going to exacerbate the situation.” Some houses are on large lots ranging from a few acres to 25. The space inside is also ample, with between 2,000 and 3,000 square feet.
Union has a variety of home styles.
Newer Condos can be found in Union.
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Saddle up and head to the park
Infirmary Mound Park is an over 300-acre nature area that, as the name implies, was once an enormous prehistoric infirmary mound that has eroded over time due to farming. It’s now only two to three feet high. The site is preserved as a recreation area with several small playgrounds and hiking or horseback riding trails. “People bring their horse trailers and take advantage of the trails,” Richards says. The Paws 2 Play Dog Park offers canines four acres of off-leash fun. There’s also a lake with largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish. Buckeye Lake State Park is also close, totaling over 3,300 acres. There are plenty of swimming, boating, and fishing opportunities, as well as wildlife observation, especially birds and waterfowl.
Infirmary Mound Park is quite large.
Infirmary Mound Park is located on Highway 37.
Infirmary Mound Park offers a dog park for your best friend.
You can view a beautiful sunrise at Buckeye Lake near Union.
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Split school districts
Those in northern Union Township attend schools in the Granville Exempted Village School District and were rated an A overall on Niche. This district includes Granville Elementary, Middle and High Schools, all three with A overall grades. Granville Middle School has been designated excellent by the Ohio Department of Education, reaching all state academic standards for seventh and eighth graders. The kids in the southern part of the neighborhood are part of the Lakewood Local School District, located in Hebron. The district receives a C grade on Niche. The district has Jackson Intermediate, Lakewood Middle and Lakewood High Schools. Lakewood High has a 14-to-1 student-teacher ratio and a C-plus overall Niche grade. The elementary and middle schools are also in the C grade range on Niche.
Lakewood Middle School serves multiple communities in Licking County.
Granville High School shares a campus with Granville Middle School.
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Take a book and leave a book in Union at the little library.
Close to a college town
While a half hour away from Columbus, a college town for The Ohio State University, it’s closer to Granville, home to Denison University. Depending on where you are in Union Township, it shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes to get there. It’s a private liberal arts college founded in 1831 with 65 academic programs and 2,300 students. The Ohio State University also has a satellite campus in Newark, 15 minutes away.
There is a walking path available at Buckeye State Park near Union.
Not isolated from groceries or a hospital
The city of Newark has a Giant Eagle and Kroger to stock up on groceries, which could be a 10 to 15-minute drive. Those in the southern end of Union Township may find it more convenient to shop at Kroger in Hebron. Licking Memorial Hospital is also located in Newark.
There is a fun playground at Infirmary Mound Park.
On-demand public transportation
Licking County, which includes Union Township, operates a transportation system through the county’s Board of Commission. Licking County Transit has designated stops throughout the county where a phone call can schedule a ride. They’ll need to know how many people will travel and any special accommodations, like wheelchairs or service animals.
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Union Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Union, Kirkersville sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Union, Kirkersville over the last 12 months is $449,900, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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