Jersey is a township located 24 miles northeast of Columbus and 6 miles outside of New Albany, which Business Insider ranked one of the top neighborhoods in the U.S. “You get all the benefits of the surrounding amenities without the traffic,” says real estate agent Alan Hinson from New Albany Realty and a lifetime Jersey resident. “Instead, Jersey has the flavor of the smallest of small towns. It’s agricultural. It’s low-density. It’s very quiet.”
Homes in Jersey are a mix of new Craftsman and older split levels and farmhouses bordering crop fields. Craftsman models often have four bedrooms with spacious front lawns. Land plots are larger in Jersey than in areas closer to Columbus with more space between houses. Trees are common along the streets and in yards, shielding homes and creating a sense of privacy.
Prices for houses in Jersey can range from $200,000 to $2 million. Many homeowners also forgo buying houses and instead invest in land where they can build their own homes. Bigger, newer homes and large land plots represent the higher end of the price range.
Kindergarten students will attend Licking Heights North Elementary School and can graduate to Licking Heights South Elementary for grades first through fourth. Both schools receive a C-plus ranking from Niche. Licking Heights Central Intermediate School serves fifth- and sixth-grade students and earned a B-plus from Niche. For seventh and eighth grades, students go to Licking Heights Middle School, which Niche awards a C-plus. Licking Heights High School has a B-minus from Niche. It offers dual enrollment through Licking County’s Careers and Technology Education Centers (C-TEC), which boasts cosmetology, culinary arts, firefighting, electrical trades and dental assisting programs.
Jersey is near several larger towns while maintaining its rural, small-town feel. In addition to being so close to New Albany, it’s only 4 miles away from Johnstown. Route 161 goes right down the middle of the township, connecting it to Columbus. While the community mainly relies on cars to get around, bikes are common along major motorways in the summer as locals train for Pelatonia, a cycling nonprofit event hosted by the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center. Jersey is 10 miles from Ohio State Outpatient Care New Albany, and 17 miles from John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Residents in Jersey travel outside of the township’s limits into the surrounding areas to grocery shop. Kroger locations are available within 10 miles of Jersey in New Albany, Pataskala and Johnstown. Johnstown also has Troyer’s Marketplace. In Alexandria, Ragamuffins Coffee has fresh coffee and pastries. The Hawk’s Nest Pub offers a wide variety of food, from pizza to wings to tacos.
Rocky Fork Metro Park is 1,069 acres of public outdoor space near Jersey. It sports various trails, including some reserved for horseback riding and biking. A fenced-in dog park and pet-friendly trails allow residents to exercise their pets. At Bevelhymer Park, there are 32 different fields dedicated to baseball, soccer, lacrosse and football. The outdoor fitness area has equipment residents can use, and there are three playgrounds for kids. Avid golfers can join Willow Run Golf Course and play some of Ohio’s most challenging par fours.
Lynd Fruit Farm is where locals go for seasonal activities close to home. The farm has a collection of orchards and fields where residents can pick their own fresh produce, from apples in the fall to berries in the summer. They also host seasonal activities like pumpkin picking and corn mazes. Their year-round produce market connects residents with more locally grown fruits and vegetables not grown on the premises, like those brought by neighboring Amish communities. The surrounding areas also provide fun events, like the Pataskala Lighten Lions Christmas Parade, where individuals can enter light floats for cash prizes.
John Kohlhepp
Keller Williams Capital Ptnrs
(833) 714-0150
262 Total Sales
1 in Jersey
$430,000 Price
Vera Flegle
e-Merge Real Estate
(380) 208-1612
80 Total Sales
1 in Jersey
$410,000 Price
Josh Hardbarger
RE/MAX Revealty
(234) 239-8946
124 Total Sales
1 in Jersey
$450,000 Price
Sam Cooper
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs
(380) 210-4126
1,380 Total Sales
1 in Jersey
$257,450 Price
Steven Oltmann
Keller Williams Greater Cols
(740) 716-7180
29 Total Sales
1 in Jersey
$300,000 Price
Craig Howells
RE/MAX Town Center
(833) 662-3722
18 Total Sales
1 in Jersey
$625,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Jersey | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 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 Jersey, New Albany sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Jersey, New Albany over the last 12 months is $520,000, up 33% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Bike Score®
Walk Score®
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Historic charm and large lots in a growing area east of Columbus
Peaceful suburban and rural living in wide open spaces beyond Columbus
A fast-growing community with job growth and easy interstate access
A refined New Albany lifestyle in lavish colonial revival homes
Small city with a Main Street steeped in history, surrounded by new subdivisions
Locals enjoy the New Albany school district and Columbus taxes
