Canal Winchester, Ohio
Population: 9,758 est. - Franklin County
CANAL WINCHESTER OHIO REAL ESTATE MARKET
Canal Winchester is a 20 minute commute to Downtown Columbus located off I-33 East. Canal Winchester exudes small town charm, while being conveniently located within 10 minutes of interstate highways and big city amenities., located off I-33 East. Canal Winchester exudes small town charm, while being conveniently located within 10 minutes of interstate highways and big city amenities.
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The Canal Winchester real estate market offers mostly older homes built around the 1920’s to 1960’s, with character and charm ranging from small to midsize family homes up to executive estates, including the Governor’s mansion. The average price of Canal Winchester homes for sale in 2006 was around $300,000. Compare Canal Winchester home sales prices to other Central Ohio communities.
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Canal Winchester OH Real Estate Sales Values
| #SFM Homes Sold | Lowest Price | Average Price | Highest Price | |
| 2005 | 256 | $70,000 | $173,601 | $800,000 |
| 2006 | 262 | $72,000 | $173,102 | $420,000 |
| 2007 | 234 | $15,200 | $164,409 | $470,000 |
| # of Condos Sold | Lowest Price | Average Price | Highest Price | |
| 2005 | 35 | $67,400 | $153,434 | $210,017 |
| 2006 | 25 | $85,000 | $146,753 | $215,000 |
| 2007 | 25 | $82,000 | $146,570 | $219,000 |
CANAL WINCHESTER SCHOOLS
Canal Winchester has two elementary, one intermediate, one middle and one high school. Canal Winchester Schools is recognized as one of the state’s top districts in its preparation of students for college, technical schools and the work place. Recent state proficiency tests show that CW’s ninth graders rank in the top 25% of Central Ohio students, also at least 70% of graduates go on to institutions of higher education. The Ohio Department of Education has given Canal Winchester Schools an Effective designation in their 2005-2006 school year report card.
PARKS & RECREATION
There are two Metro Parks close to Canal Winchester, Slate Run and Chestnut Ridge. HYPERLINK Canal Winchester Recreation sponsors several sport leagues for all ages as well as provides a Community Center and pool. For the art enthusiast, Canal Winchester has an arts guild.
For no charge to a minimal fee, one can take in Canal Winchester’s unique museums. Within town are the Ed Jeffers Barber Museum and the Doll & Toy Museum. To find out what life would have been like back in the 1880’s, visit the Slate Run Living Historical Farm and when you wish to unwind from it all, stop in at the Slate Run Vineyard for wine tasting, tours or picnicking.
CANAL WINCHESTER OHIO GOLF COURSES:
Westchester Golf Course
COMMUNITY EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS
The Canal Winchester Downtown Association has been instrumental in bringing activity and fun to the heart of the village year round. The Canal Winchester Farmer’s Market brings folks out on Saturday mornings from May 17-October 15 and Wednesday evenings from June 1-August 31. The Market season culminates with the Harvest Arts & Crafts Festival in October. Annual festivals also include; HYPERLINK “http://cwda.net/celebrate_downtown.asp” \t “_blank” Celebrate Downtown, a street party the Thursday before July 4, a three day Labor Day Festival and Christmas in the Village, a celebration taking place the first weekend of December.
BUSINESS
Canal Winchester businesses work very hard in promoting a strong, solid business environment, this is done by working closely with the community, village officials and the school system.
CANAL WINCHESTER OHIO HISTORY
Canal Winchester, established in 1811, has a rich history in agriculture, commerce and transportation. When the Ohio and Erie Canal was completed in 1831, it identified Canal Winchester as a strategic location for the business of that era. Canal Winchester is home to significant historical sites. The last covered bridge in the county, built in March 1887, can be found on Ashbrook Road. The Canal Winchester Area Historical Society has proudly set up a complex at the entrance of the village containing the Prentiss school, an 1850’s era school; a Train Depot built in 1869 and historic Chaney Mill Elevator. Downtown Canal Winchester epitomizes small town charm with paved crosswalks, antique lamps and traditional storefronts.
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