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A vacation community just outside of Mount Vernon
Homebuyers choose Apple Valley because it surrounds a scenic lake that is especially attractive during the summer months. "Almost everyone in Apple Valley has a boat, and most of the homeowners vacation there," says Realtor Aubrey Snow, who grew up enjoying summer days at Apple Valley Lake. Home ownership in Apple Valley comes with access to private beaches, a marina, a golf course and a clubhouse. It's a welcome escape from bigger cities like Columbus and Cincinnati. The neighboring town of Howard offers a couple of dining options, and the city of Mount Vernon is just over 8 miles down the road. In Mount Vernon, folks who own houses in Apple Valley can shop, dine and participate in local festivals. Overall, Apple Valley is a laid-back community where people can choose to know their neighbors or simply enjoy some quality time with family and friends for a few weeks out of the year.
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Cooling off in Apple Valley Lake
Watersports are a key feature of life on Apple Valley Lake. The lake is a good place to kayak, sail and water ski. It is also stocked with walleye and crappie. The Apple Valley Golf Club includes an 18-hole course as well as a clubhouse. Golf Digest gives the public course a 4-star rating, and it's open from April to November. After afternoons on the fairway, club members can stop by the bar and grill to unwind. Homeowners pay membership fees or tee times. Apple Valley's three private beaches are popular for tanning and swimming, and are open to all homeowners and renters. The beaches also have grassy fields where people have picnics. The neighborhood clubhouse has amenities like a fitness center, pools and tennis courts. The stone and timber building often hosts up to 100 people for events like wedding receptions and birthday parties. It will often host food trucks as well. Ariel-Foundation Park, Mount Vernon's largest and most popular green space, is about 12 miles from Apple Valley. Visitors walk their pets, fish in its ponds and watch birds. The 250-acre green space has a trail network that traverses wooded patches, fields and marshes along Kokosing River. Mavis Island is in the center of the park and can be accessed using strips of land that cradle seven ponds. Visitors climb the staircase coiling up the Rastin Observation Tower, a former industrial smokestack, to overlook the terraced hills and well-maintained ruins of the old Pittsburgh Plate Glass Factory. Among these ruins are sculptures of twisted steel and blue piles of glass chunks.
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Lodge-style lakefront houses
Apple Valley has a leisurely culture because most of its homeowners stay in the neighborhood when they are on vacation. It's quiet gridded streets and lakefront homes complement that lifestyle. The neighborhood is not gated, but its amenities are private and can only be accessed by homeowners, their guests and renters. The houses that do not overlook the lake are the most affordable. These houses populate winding residential blocks on quarter-acre lots. Homebuyers can purchase two-story rustic cabins for as low as $270,000 and early 2000s contemporary styles for as high as $470,000. Ranch-style homes from the 1990s sell for between $290,000 and $350,000. There is new construction all around the lake. Newly built Craftsman-style houses sell for between $360,000 and $480,000. Waterfront houses on the narrow northern section of the lake are less expensive than those on the wider southern half of the lake. The lakefront homes are mainly designed with rustic materials like stone and timber, but there are also chicer builds with vinyl exteriors, large glass fronts and clean lines. Almost all houses have boat houses and docks that are good for relaxing with friends or fishing. "It's like a four-year waitlist to get your boat a spot in the marina," Snow says. Lodge-style homes on the northern portion of the lake sell for between $400,000 and $1.1 million. On the southern portion of the lake, lodges and modern farmhouse-style homes sell for between $600,000 and $1.6 million. Residents have to be members of the Apple Valley HOA.
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Dining just off Coshocton Road and shopping in Mount Vernon
Residents do most of their dining just off Coshocton Road, on the southern edge of Apple Valley. The Pub serves bar classics like burgers, wings and fries. People stop in to drink with friends and watch games on flat-screen televisions. Folks stop in Kelly's Pizza, a casual family-owned spot that also serves stromboli and subs. In the same building, Lakeside Barber & Shave Parlor is a classic spot with a barber pole out front and candy dispensers inside. There is also a Subway and a Domino's next door. People travel 6 miles east to Mazza's, a family-owned Italian restaurant that's been a Mount Vernon staple since 1939. "My parents brought me as a little girl to the original Mazza's location in the downtown," says Jan Hayden, who has lived in the area since the 1960s. The restaurant's busiest night is Monday, when every item on the menu that starts with an "M" is half off. Mount Vernon has a host of other eateries that Apple Valley residents frequent, but its retailers are also a big draw. Apple Valley homeowners take advantage of Kroger and Walmart for their grocery needs.
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Fourth of July fireworks and the Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival
Apple Valley and Mount Vernon host year-round events. On the Fourth of July, people gather on the beaches and take their boats out on the lake to enjoy a fireworks show. The Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival, held every August, features three days of live music and local vendors. Mount Vernon's Front Porch Concert Series is held from June to August on East High Street, where historic homes line the streets. Food trucks and vendors park along the street as folk chord progressions and blues rhythms fill the air. Mount Vernon's Downtown Annual Holiday Parade includes first responders, the high school marching band and the local Elk's Lodge.
Moderately-rated Knox County Public Schools
Year-round residents enroll their kids in Knox County Public Schools. "A lot of Apple Valley kids go to school in Mount Vernon and vice versa," Snow says. East Knox Elementary is 2 miles east of the neighborhood. East Knox Junior/Senior High School is next door and has 415 students. Both schools have B-minus Niche ratings. The school has a 92% graduation rate. The high school's English program offers classes specializing in subjects like British literature, mythology, gothic and horror literature, futuristic fiction and college writing.
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Getting to Mount Vernon and Columbus
The neighborhood's streets are not lined with sidewalks, but the streets are quiet enough for folks to walk to the neighborhood's amenities. Downtown Mount Vernon is 8-½ miles west of Apple Valley via U.S. Route 36. Some homeowners live in Columbus, which is 60 miles southwest via Ohio State Route 229 and Interstate 71. Many homebuyers may have family and friends visit from outside the state, so they will likely take advantage of John Glenn Columbus International Airport, about 52 miles southwest via Ohio State Route 229 and Interstate 71.
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Apple Valley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Apple Valley, Mount Vernon sell after 376 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Apple Valley, Mount Vernon over the last 12 months is $335,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Elevated. Lakeview. Sunset-Facing. Rare Apple Valley Vantage Point. Industrial-posh edges with refined luxury and rustic soul in this sunset facing lakeside sanctuary. Retro shabby chic meets cottagecore warmth and boho modern elegance. 3,650 sq. ft. 4-bedroom. 2.5-bath. 2-car ATTACHED garage. Walk-out lower level. Mudroom. Foyer. Main-level primary suite with walk-in closet and full bathroom.
APPLE VALLEY GOLF LIVING at it’s finest! Gorgeous custom-built home overlooking #17 Tee and several other fairways. 3 BR, 3 Full Baths, 2974 Finished SF, Finished Walkout Lower Level. Amazing golf and country views from the four-season sunroom, expansive deck, and huge covered patio below. Lots of parking plus a huge 3 car garage. Totally private master suite with jet tub, huge walk-in shower &
Rare opportunity in Apple Valley - two wooded parcels totaling just over an acre. Lot 157 has 88 ft of frontage. Lot 158 has 85 ft of frontage for a total of 173 ft. Beautiful fully wooded lot(s) offers an exceptional opportunity to build your dream home or weekend getaway. Enjoy privacy and seclusion while having access to the 511 acre lake. This community offers a clubhouse with an outdoor
Welcome to 75 Appleview Ct, located in the desirable Apple Valley Lake community in Howard, Ohio. This inviting ranch-style home is ideal as a full-time residence or a relaxing vacation getaway, offering access to boating, water sports, and the many amenities of this private lake community. situated on one of the larger lots, (.75 Acre) in Apple Valley, the home is just a short walk from Sutton
This stunning 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Apple Valley home offers an open floor plan, a bright oak kitchen with island, and a large living room anchored by a natural gas fireplace. New carpet, hardwood flooring, and ceramic tile elevate the interior, while three spacious bedrooms provide comfort for everyone. The full drywalled basement opens the door to endless possibilities, and the oversized 2-car
Originally built in 1900, this converted barn blends character with modern updates. Renovated in 2019 and refreshed around 2024, it offers charm you just can't recreate. Located in the rolling hills of Knox County, adjacent to Apple Valley Lake and set on 3.94 acres with a mix of open and wooded ground, this unique property includes an additional Apple Valley lot, giving you access to the lake,
Welcome to 828 Terrace View Drive in Apple Valley. This beautifully remodeled residence boasts 2-3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The exterior has undergone significant updates, featuring new windows, doors, a metal roof, Trex decking, gutters, and a fresh coat of paint. Upon entering the home from the two-car garage, you'll discover a practical mudroom and laundry area. The spacious kitchen
Rare Opportunity in Apple Valley!Don't miss your chance to own this exceptional Schlabach-built ranch home, perfectly designed for comfort, style, and entertaining. Featuring a smart split-bedroom layout, this home offers privacy and functionality, all centered around a stunning open-concept great room.The heart of the home is a beautiful custom cherry kitchen with an island bar--perfect
Build Your Apple Valley Getaway: Valleywood Heights Lot #25 Ready to secure your spot in Knox County’s premier lake community? This beautifully situated, buildable .27-acre lot on Valleywood Heights Drive offers the perfect blank canvas for your custom dream home, a weekend getaway cabin, or a dedicated garage for your boat and lake toys. The Apple Valley Lifestyle Owning this lot isn't just
Build Your Apple Valley Getaway: Valleywood Heights Lot #25 Ready to secure your spot in Knox County's premier lake community? This beautifully situated, buildable .27-acre lot on Valleywood Heights Drive offers the perfect blank canvas for your custom dream home, a weekend getaway cabin, or a dedicated garage for your boat and lake toys. The Apple Valley Lifestyle Owning this lot isn't just
Prepare to be impressed. This home has been fully remodeled in the last five years. The seller's intention was to keep this property for generations to come but plans have changed. No detail has been missed. New kitchen, flooring, HVAC, windows, roof, siding, windows, patio, deck. Remodeled bath plus the addition of an ensuite bath in the lower level. There is also a large unfinished storage area
Beautiful improved lot in Apple Valley, ready for your dream home! This .3741-acre property is cleared and features a gentle slope--perfect for a walkout lower level. A concrete driveway is already installed, adding both convenience and value. Located in Northridge Heights Subdivision within Howard Township and the East Knox Local Schools district, this lot offers both privacy and accessibility.
Life is short... make the most of it in this stunning LAKEFRONT retreat at Apple Valley Lake! Wake up to breathtaking lake views and unwind with spectacular sunsets from your expansive Trex deck, private boat dock, and patio. With 4,812 SF of thoughtfully designed living space, this home offers 5 bedrooms + a bonus room (currently used as a bedroom), 4 full baths, a main kitchen, 2 kitchenettes,
Property Id: 2055022The home itself features 3 bedrooms plus a loft, 2.5 bathrooms, and sits on a beautiful wooded one-acre lot with seasonal lake views. With approximately 2,400 sq. ft. of living space, it comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests. Additional features include a two-car garage and a full walkout basement with a pool table and hot tub. Guests can relax in two inviting patio
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