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.
Mark Graham
Countrytyme Realty, LLC
(740) 205-8476
320 Total Sales
2 in Bloom
$170,000 Price Range
Gregg Hesterman
RE/MAX Revealty
(877) 850-4491
63 Total Sales
1 in Bloom
$315,000 Price
Karin Xander
Coldwell Banker Realty
(888) 528-2766
98 Total Sales
1 in Bloom
$401,660 Price
Holli Jones
Realty ONE Group Refined
(614) 591-7507
42 Total Sales
3 in Bloom
$430K - $585K Price Range
Nic Bartlett
BARTLETT BENNER REALTY
(380) 235-3546
24 Total Sales
2 in Bloom
$130K - $215K Price Range
Jared Lee
Keller Williams Greater Metropolitan
(330) 621-0182
44 Total Sales
1 in Bloom
$469,500 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Bloom | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Bloom, Lithopolis sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Bloom, Lithopolis over the last 12 months is $415,724, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$420,345
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Median Sale Price
$415,724
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$420,590
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$328,799
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
181
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$211
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Number of Homes
2,998
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Number of Homes for Sale
52
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Median Year Built
1987
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Months of Supply
3.40
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,246
Above the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,169
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,099
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
44,866
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$2,000 - $2,125 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
4
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Median Rent
$2,665
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,765
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Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,765
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Median Condo Rent
$925
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Median 1 Bedroom Condo Rent
$925
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Total Population
10,292
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Median Age
42
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Population Density
1 person/acre
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Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
19%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$103,812
Above the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$124,127
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High School Graduates
98.4%
Above the national average
89%
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College Graduates
33.5%
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Advanced Degrees
12.5%
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% Population in Labor Force
69.6%
On par with the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
43''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
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Annual Snowfall
16''
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Bikeability
Walkability
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Historic Columbus suburb balancing trendy and vintage in its array of local spots
A soon-to-be high-tech neighbor makes this area east of Columbus more popular
A growing Columbus suburb with wide open spaces
Nature-connected neighborhood with easy Columbus commutes and trail access
Plenty of park space and job opportunities in this area southeast of Columbus
Quiet southeast Columbus living with diverse home styles and Route 33 access
