Bloom is a township just 25 miles outside of Columbus that mixes convenience with country living. People in Bloom have space to breathe and engage with nature while still being close to shopping centers, airports and other communities like Lithopolis, Carroll and Canal Winchester. The township is home to many farms and major motorways lined with crop fields.
Two-story, four-bedroom Craftsman homes with stone and siding are common throughout Bloom. “When you aren’t in a subdivision, you have a 2-acre lot minimum,” says Shari Smith, a broker with e-Merge Real Estate and Bloom resident. This option leads to the development of newer homes as people build houses on lots to meet their needs. Subdivisions are older farmlands divided up into smaller lots for more structure. Older homes are split-levels with a midcentury modern feel. Long driveways with trees and homes growing further from the road create a quiet, private environment in Bloom.
Homes in Bloom range from $240,000 to $400,000. “The older homes are often less expensive,” Smith says. “But the area has lower taxes and a little less per square foot than other places in Fairfield County.” With larger lot sizes, homeowners in Bloom can get more for their investment, even when building a home.
Elementary schools in the area are often split into primary and intermediary schools. Bloom-Carroll Primary School serves students from kindergarten through second grade and earns a B-minus from Niche. For grades three through five, students attend Bloom-Carroll Intermediate School, which Niche awards a B. Bloom-Carroll Middle School received a B from Niche. In seventh grade, students can start the College Credit Plus (CCP) program, where they can dual enroll at either Hocking College or Ohio University. Bloom-Carroll High School also offers CCP courses. This school earns a B-minus from Niche.
Chestnut Ridge Metro Park offers 10 miles of mountain bike trails, with an inner loop for beginners and an outer loop for more experienced riders. A 2-acre fishing pond offers bluegill and largemouth bass. Slate Run Metro Park is 1,700 acres with 156 bordering wetlands. The park has comprehensive trails, with options for horseback riding on the Sassafras Trail, but many residents go here to walk or exercise pets. Slate Run also has the Living Historical Farm, where people dress in historical outfits and run the farm, house and gardens. Rock Mill Park and Lake Wilderness Area is 65 acres of history and nature. The historic gristmill has milling demonstrations once a month, and the park has an 18-acre lake for fishing.
Bloom is largely car dependent, with only town centers, like Lithopolis, offering walkable areas. U.S. Route 33 connects Bloom with Columbus and neighborhood communities. Rickenbacker International Airport is 15 miles away, but the Fairfield County Airport is 7 miles away for regional flights. Lithopolis Road and Winchester Boulevard help connect the township with neighboring areas and shopping centers. Fairfield Medical Center is the nearest hospital, just 12 miles away.
Residents living in Bloom will likely have to venture outside of the township’s limits for groceries. Waterloo Crossing has a Walmart Supercenter and Aldi nearby. Winchester Square has a Kroger. Both options are just 8 miles away in Canal Winchester. Shirky’s Pizza Zone in Carroll is a local favorite for fresh pizza.
Breweries and wineries in Bloom and the surrounding areas are a big draw for locals. Rockmill Brewery brews Belgian-style beers in-house. Mirabelle Farm and Vineyards makes German-style wines and has a plum range. Both options invite local food trucks, or residents can picnic on the grounds and enjoy the live music provided.
In September, Lithopolis Honeyfest is a local celebration of honey and bees, with local beekeepers selling honey and honey-based goods. Bee beards are a main attraction, where people can let the bees climb all over their faces. Food trucks and local artisans are also present. Bloom-Carroll High School football games are a regular activity that most community members attend.
Kennisha Cunningham
Coldwell Banker Realty
(866) 536-7741
50 Total Sales
1 in Bloom
$384,000 Price
Molly Mosley
RE/MAX Revealty
(380) 333-5862
135 Total Sales
1 in Bloom
$525,000 Price
Katrina Judd
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs
(380) 888-2543
361 Total Sales
1 in Bloom
$332,000 Price
Lisa Halpert
Home Central Realty
(380) 208-0775
54 Total Sales
1 in Bloom
$500,074 Price
Amanda Herman
Realty ONE Group ROG Refined
(740) 639-2838
117 Total Sales
3 in Bloom
$310K - $460K Price Range
John Kohlhepp
Keller Williams Capital Ptnrs
(833) 714-0150
253 Total Sales
1 in Bloom
$125,000 Price
On average, homes in Bloom, Lithopolis sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Bloom, Lithopolis over the last 12 months is $414,587, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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