Columbus has a vibrant home school community

As more people become disenchanted with the public school system throughout Central Ohio, home schooling has become a very popular and affordable educational alternative, in the Columbus Ohio area.  Central Ohio offers a variety of private and charter school choice options.  While charter schools are often FREE (because they get some funding from the state and through property taxes that would normally go to your local school district), private schools can be cost prohibitive, especially with the depressed economy.

My son has friends, in the Columbus area, who are home schooled and after talking about their positive experiences with home schooling, we decided to investigate and see if home schooling is right for us.  We were very surprised to learn about the abundant Columbus area home school co-ops, classes and activities throughout Central Ohio. I have discovered information from a variety of sources and thought I’d share what I have learned, to make it easier for anyone else considering home schooling, in the Columbus Ohio area.

Add Your Home School Coop, Class or Activity for FREE

If you know of any Columbus area home school classes, co-ops or activities, not listed here, please feel free to CONTACT PETRA with the details, and I’d be happy to include that information here.  Below is a listing of various home school co-ops, classes and activities, in the Central Ohio area.  I hope you find this information helpful, in your home school journey.

CANAL WINCHESTER HOME SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

The HomeSchool Gym

The Home School Gym Canal Winchester location will meet at, The Grace Bible Church, 424 Gender Road, Canal Winchester, Ohio on Tuesdays.  The HomeSchool Gym was founded by Chris Quickert,  in order to provide a safe and positive physical education experience for homeschooled children. We use a variety of games and activities that are both fun and educational. Our goal is to provide an atmosphere, in which children of varying ages, can come together and learn physical skills that will lead them to a lifetime of health, fitness and fun.  For schedule info and to register for classes: VISIT:  homeschoolgym.com/

COLUMBUS OHIO HOME SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

CAPA- The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts

EDUCATION THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT - Light the spark of learning in your students with CAPA’s educational performances, making history and science come alive on stage!  As part of its regular theatre season, CAPA offers select student matinee performances each year. These shows are an enjoyable way for students and teachers to experience a performance and learn about the works and artists who present them. Some performances include advance program materials and/or artist-hosted master classes. Select artists also make in-school appearances for master classes and/or demonstrations.  Capa.com/about-capa/education

Central Ohio Avengers - Christian Home School Basketball

Christian Home School Basketball league with boy and girl teams for ages 10 thru 18.  Contact Frank Beaver at 614-570-0702 or visit: Centralohioavengers.com/

Community Music Centers

Community Music Centers, featuring The Columbus Children’s Show Choir, The Sing & Sign Chorus and The Columbus Community String Orchestra, is a community outreach program, offering affordable and sometimes FREE music, language, art, and typing programs at eight convenient locations in the central Ohio area.  Communitymusiccenters.freehosting.net

COSI - Center of Science and Industry

COSI offers a variety of science education oriented home school workshops, during the day.  Workshops include pre- and post-visit lessons for use at home, to further your child’s science inquiry. Participants socialize with other young scientists while exploring science careers, too!  REGISTER ONLINE AT: www.cosi.org/educators

Central Ohio Christian Home School Chorus

Here at COCHC we have a tremendous desire for each child to a receive a great Christian choral music education.  We long for each child to learn to read music, develop their God-given musical voice, learn to sing in a group setting for a variety of audiences, and glorify their Heavenly Father while doing it!  Central Ohio Christian Homeschool Chorus was founded in the Fall of 2009 as a way to bless home school families in our area with an excellent choral/general music education.  In each class we work on many areas of music education including rhythm, pitch, excellent singing technique, reading music, and just an overall enjoyment of singing about God and for God.  At the beginning of every semester each family receives a rehearsal CD and a COCHC folder in which to keep track of everything that we have learned as well as each week’s take home page.  This gives each family the information that they would need to show a local school district or assessment administrator about their child’s music education.  WEBSITE: Central Ohio Christian Home School Chorus

Columbus Art Mobile Classes

Composed of a staff of local artisans operating on a volunteer basis, the Artmobile gives kids the opportunity to learn the basics of studio arts- everything from charcoal and pastel drawing to ceramics to mixed media projects. In addition to hands-on art classes, local artists from the Columbus community would also visit to speak about their chosen profession, giving an insight to what life is like for a painter, a sculptor, a glass artist, etc.  For art class info visit:  Columbusartmobile.com

Columbus Metro Parks

The Columbus Metro Park system offers a variety of nature oriented FREE home school programs, during the day, in parks throughout Central Ohio. REGISTER ONLINE AT:   www.metroparks.net

Columbus Parks and Recreation

The Columbus Parks and Recreation Department offers home school gym and art classes during the day, in various recreation centers around Columbus and some are even FREE.  WEBSITE: Parks.columbus.gov/homepage.aspx

Columbus Zoo - Home School Adventure Series

The Columbus Zoo is excited to continue to offer a series of guided adventure programs for home school students.  Join us to discover the fascinating lives of animals at the Zoo and around the world.  Guided adventure programs may include live animals, bio-facts, hands-on activities, and/or a tour of the Zoo. WEBSITE: ColumbusZoo.org

Generation Joshua - Central Ohio Chapter

The Vision of Generation Joshua is to assist parents to raise up the next generation of Christian leaders and citizens, equipped to positively influence the political processes of today and tomorrow. To accomplish these goals, Generation Joshua provides training opportunities for teenagers ages 11-18, throughout the US.  Our goal is to use these opportunities to challenge teens to stand up for what is right, to grow in their own beliefs, and to learn about how they can make a difference in their communities and nation.   The Columbus Chapter of Generation Joshua will meet throughout the year, on the second Friday of every month from 1-3pm, at the Fishinger & Kenny Roads church of Christ. Contact Kathy Schwartz schoolmom22@gmail.com for details. Website:  www.Generationjoshua.org

Levite School of Music - GROUP LESSONS FOR YOUR COOP

Levite School of Music offers private voice, guitar, piano/keyboard, recorder, saxophone and song writing lessons as well as reasonably priced summer music camps and group music lessons for your home school coop, in Central Ohio.  The Levite School of Music can provide reasonably priced group music  lessons, for your Columbus area home school coop, at your location and will bring the musical instruments for kids to play.

Levite School of Music is committed to bringing the finest music education to your children and assisting in drawing out the many creative talents that will build confidence and prepare your child for a successful future.   Karen Leigh, the Director of Levite School of Music, LLC and Levite Summer Music Camps, has taught vocal and instrumental music in private schools, for more than 17 years.  She received her Bachelor of Music Education K thru 12 degree, from the Ohio State University.  As music teachers and professional musicians, we have seen first hand the benefits that music education provides for children both socially and academically. An educational curriculum that includes music has been found to enhance a child’s ability to learn other subjects. Recent studies show that any music instruction even for as little as a year improves a child’s memory skills permanently. Contact Karen at (614) 216.3151 or visit: Leviteschoolofmusic.com

Our Lady’s Mantle Catholic Home Schooling in Central Ohio

We are a Catholic homeschooling group with activities centered in the West Columbus area. Our goals for this group are to develop relationships between families, support the Church, and to build our community. We welcome all Catholic families of ages to join us. WEBSITE: www.educatingforheaven.com/support-groups/our-ladys-mantle/

Opus Domini Catholic Home School Group

Spacious and Updated Gahanna Home For Sale

820 McDonell Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230, is a spacious, updated 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home for sale, in the popular Woodside Green subdivision, situated on a beautifully landscaped lot, with mature trees.  This updated Gahanna home features mostly neutral decor, wood windows and is ready for you to move right in!

This Gahanna real estate listing is priced to sell at $154,900!

820 McDonell Drive - Spacious, Updated Gahanna Home For Sale

PLENTY OF ROOM TO ENTERTAIN

This spacious Gahanna home features a large 23′2 X 12′2 great room with a cozy brick surround, wood burning fireplace and a formal dining room for entertaining.  You’ll enjoy summer cookouts on the large custom deck overlooking the lovely landscaped privacy fenced backyard, with mature trees.  The deck is conveniently located just outside the kitchen, via the french doors.

• Kitchen features white wood cabinetry, island with storage and room for bar stools, upgraded stainless steel appliances (built in microwave, dishwasher, smooth top electric range and double sided refrigerator with built in ice and water dispenser), a pantry for extra storage and a window above the sink overlooking the backyard.
• Formal dining room is approx. 12′ x 11.5′
• King size master suite is approx. 17′ X 13′ and features neutral paint and carpet, a lighted ceiling fan and 2 closets, one is a walk in closet.  Updated master bath features beautiful ceramic tile flooring, modern mahogany stained vanity cabinet, built in medicine cabinet and a shower stall.
• Bedroom 2 is approx. 12′ X 11.5′ and features a roomy walk in closet.
• Updated hall bathroom features a roomy oak wood vanity cabinet with storage, a cultured marble sink and beautiful ceramic tile flooring.
• Large partial basement offers plenty of storage or could easily be finished into a rec room.
• NEW top of the line, high efficient NuTone Electric Heat Pump, installed in 2009, by Columbus Worthington Air and is backed by a 10 year warranty.

To view more details and pictures of this Spacious, updated Gahanna Home:

VIEW THE VIDEO OF 820 McDonell Drive:

Walking distance to Gahanna's Woodside Green Park

To learn more about the Gahanna Ohio real estate market and community visit: ColumbusCastles.com/communities_Gahanna

EXCELLENT RATED GAHANNA SCHOOLS

Kids living in this home would attend the following schools, in the excellent rated Gahanna School District:

Chapelfield Elementary
Gahanna Middle School West
Gahanna Lincoln High School

CONVENIENT LOCATION

820 McDonell Drive is very convenient to I-270 or I-670 and is about 5 minutes to Easton Town Center or the Columbus Airport.

NEED HELP WITH DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE?

Qualifies for Ohio First Time Home Buyer FREE Down payment assistance grant money - WHILE IT LASTS. There are still some local Ohio down payment assistance and grant programs that offer no money down, lower down payment and discounted interest rate options.  Call Petra at 614-746-2115, to learn more.

820 McDonell Drive is also on the Columbus Ohio MLS

When searching for real estate listings using the Columbus Ohio MLS (Multiple Listing Service) searches on the internet, you can find 820 McDonell Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230,  by MLS number 211024691 .

Search all real estate listings in Gahanna Schools and throughout Central Ohio using Petra’s FREE Columbus MLS Search:

ColumbusCastles.com/search-columbus-mls

Information is checked for accuracy, but is not guaranteed.

Sell Your Gahanna Home and Save With Low Real Estate Commission

Are you planning to sell your home in Gahanna Ohio and looking to save some money?  I realize the declining home values in Central Ohio and challenging buyer’s market, is making it difficult for some sellers to afford selling their home.  So I’m offering a low, flexible discounted real estate commission to sell your Gahanna home for 1% listing commission, if you buy your next home through me.*  If you just need to sell, but don’t plan on buying another home, then I’m offering to sell your home for 2% listing commission.*

SELL FOR LESS - BUY FOR LESS

While home values have declined in Gahanna, home values have remained more stable than other areas, in Central Ohio.  Homes that are priced correctly and properly prepared are still selling.  If you’re planning to sell your home and move up, you might sell for less, but you might actually save more on the home you buy.

REMAX GAHANNA REALTOR®

As a Gahanna REALTOR® with REMAX Connection Realtors on 130 Mill Street in Gahanna, Ohio 43230, I have sold many homes in Gahanna and surrounding areas. Feel free to call me at 614-895-0496 to discuss your real estate needs and I’ll provide a no pressure - honest opinion about your home’s value, to determine if now is the right time to sell your home.

Gahanna Short Sales and Foreclosures

Short sales and foreclosures are popular, among bargain home buyers today.  If you need to sell your home, but owe more than it’s worth, you may want to consider a short sale.  If you qualify, a short sale is the best step to avoid foreclosure.  As a REALTOR® experienced in short sales and foreclosures with an SFR - Short Sales and Foreclosures Resource Certification, I can help you determine if a short sale is right for you.

If you have a home to sell in the Gahanna area, Call Petra today at 614-746-2115, to take advantage of this amazing low discount commission.

Your home will be  listed for sale on the Columbus MLS, Realtor.com and many other popular real estate listing search websites.  Learn more about Petra’s services for selling your home at:   Columbuscastles.com/sellers

Why Am I Offering Such Low Commission to Sell Your Gahanna Home?

As a local Gahanna REALTOR®, my goal is to sell even more homes and condos in the Gahanna area.  While I sell homes all over Columbus Ohio, the closer to home I work = less time I spend traveling = more time I have to sell more homes.  I understand the challenging Gahanna real estate market and down economy means less profit for sellers and I’m doing my part to make it more affordable, to sell your home.

Other REALTORS® may offer reduced, flat fee or discounted real estate listing commission to sell your home, but they may not have the experience or track record, to successfully sell your home.  In this challenging real estate market you need an experienced REALTOR®, with the ability to provide comprehensive marketing that works.  Learn more about my marketing plan to sell your home:  Columbuscastles.com/sellers_marketing

Having sold over $50 Million in real estate all over Central Ohio, you can count on my experience to achieve a successful sale of your Gahanna home too.

Gahanna area homes & condos sold by Petra:

404 Olympia Fields Court, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Woodside Green)
614 Bonnington Way, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Royal Manor)
262 Ainsworth Avenue, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Woodside Green)
528 Bonnington Way, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Royal Manor)
4827 Wendler Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43230 (Virginia Terrace)
796 Caroway Blvd., Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Hunters Ridge)
503 McCutcheon Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Royal Manor)
499 Springwood Lake Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Woodside Green)
1028 Pinwood Lane, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Gahanna Condo in Rathburn Village)
176 Rivers Edge Way, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Rivers Edge MI Homes)
1048 Skinner Avenue, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Rathburn Woods)
554 Chadwood Lane, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Taylor Falls Condos)
231 S. Rocky Fork Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Gramercy Park)
811 Ashford Glen Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Hunters Ridge)
490 Beaverbrook Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Hunters Ridge)
851 Tamara Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Gahanna Condos in Hunters Ridge)
306 Spruce Hill Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Rathburn Woods)
890 Harmony Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Hunters Ridge)
414 Barwood Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Brentwood Estates)
757 Mistletoe Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Pipers Glen)
268 Empire Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Royal Manor)
274 Empire Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Royal Manor)
741 Deer Run, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Deer Run)
425 Denwood Court, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Brentwood Estates)
3937 Hoffman Valley Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43219 (Gahanna Schools home in Columbus - Towne Park MI Homes)
1239 Sanctuary Place, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Gahanna Condo - Woods at Shagbark)
619 Millwood Court, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Sycamore Mill)
221 Rivers Edge Way, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Rivers Edge MI Homes)
4344 Plymouth Rock Court, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Westerville Schools home in Gahanna)
3742 Hunting Lane, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Strawberry Farms - Westerville Schools home in Gahanna)
4488 Sayan Place, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Tanager Woods - Westerville Schools home in Gahanna)
3728 Kellen Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Westerville Schools home in Gahanna - Strawberry Farms area)
5412 Woodville Court, Columbus, Ohio 43230 (Home in Westerville Schools - Blendon Estates area)
4606 San Andres Place, Columbus, OH 43230 (Westerville Schools home in Tanager Woods)
3967 Freedom Ridge Court, Gahanna, OH 43230 (Westerville Schools home in Gahanna - Cherry Bottom Village)
3812 Tanager Drive, Columbus, OH 43230 (Home in Westerville Schools - Tanager Woods area)
4264 Timber Valley Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Westerville Schools Home in Gahanna - Cherry Bottom Village)
855 W. Humboldt Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Gahanna home in Ambassador Commons/Woodside Green area)
649 Sycamore Mill Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 ( Gahanna home in Sycamore Mill)
420 Beaverbrook Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Gahanna home in Hunters Ridge)
4782 Richland Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43230 (Westerville Schools home in Gahanna)

*Some restrictions apply.  Contact Petra Hinterschied, experienced REALTOR® and Gahanna Real Estate Expert, for specific details and questions about selling your home.  Petra’s exclusive Gahanna real estate deal, with amazing low discounted commission applies to homes or condos,  in Westerville or Gahanna schools with 43230, 43004 and 43054 zip codes.

Fantastic and totally updated Gahanna Home for Sale

855 W. Humboldt Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230, is a beautifully updated 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath, home in the Gahanna School District offering many upgrades and there’s nothing to do - just move In!   Don’t miss this pristine Gahanna real estate listing for sale at $141,900.

*** SOLD AT 95% OF LIST PRICE - LESS THAN 60 DAYS ON THE MARKET***

The kitchen features beautiful maple cabinetry, ceramic tile back splash, wood floors, upgraded appliances and a door leading to the deck makes cooking out convenient.  Appliances include a: built in dishwasher, built in microwave, self cleaning electric range and stainless steel refrigerator.

Both bathrooms have been very stylishly remodeled.  The main bath features a natural maple vanity with a cultured marble sink and coordinating mirrored medicine cabinet, brushed nickel faucet and fixtures and ceramic tile flooring.  The half bath features a mahogany stained wood vanity with cultured marble sink, oval framed mirror, brushed nickel fixtures and ceramic tile flooring.

This home also features very tasteful and neutral decor with upgraded white woodwork, oak wood stair railing, hardwood flooring and beige carpeting.  Plus numerous updates including: roof 2001, furnace 2002, heat pump 2001, windows 2005, siding 2009, water heater 2007, doors 2005,  new water line from street to house 2005 and more!

Plenty of storage indoors and out with the 2 car garage and a roomy shed in the back yard.  You’ll enjoy outdoor entertaining on the 2 tiered deck overlooking the spacious fenced in back yard.  Stay cozy by the wood burning stove which provides a great heat source, should the power go out.  A typical fireplace lets most of the heat escape out the chimney but a wood burning stove provides warm radiant heat for hours.

855 W. Humboldt Drive is in the Ambassador Commons subdivision in Gahanna, less than 5 minutes to Easton Town Center, I-670 and I-270.

To view more details and pictures of this Gahanna home, visit: http://www.columbuscastles.com/petras-featured-homes/featured?id=2110063

To learn more about the Gahanna Ohio real estate market and community visit: ColumbusCastles.com/communities_Gahanna

EXCELLENT RATED GAHANNA SCHOOLS

Kids living in this home would attend the following schools, in the excellent rated Gahanna Schools District:

Chapelfield Elementary
Gahanna Middle School West
Gahanna Lincoln High School

NEED HELP WITH DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE?

There are still some local Ohio down payment assistance and grant programs that offer no money down, lower down payment and discounted interest rate options.  Call Petra at 614-746-2115, to learn more.

855 W. Humboldt Drive is also on the Columbus Ohio MLS

When searching for real estate listings using the Columbus Ohio MLS (Multiple Listing Service) searches on the internet, you can find 855 W. Humboldt Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230,  by MLS number 211006306.

Search all real estate listings in Gahanna Schools and throughout Central Ohio using Petra’s FREE Columbus MLS Search:

ColumbusCastles.com/search-columbus-mls

Information is checked for accuracy, but is not guaranteed.

As a REALTOR® with REMAX Connection Realtors®, on 130 Mill Street in Olde Gahanna, Ohio 43230, I have sold many homes in the Gahanna area.  While I have sold homes in every area of Central Ohio, Gahanna remains an area of focus since it’s convenient to my office and to where I live, plus it’s a very popular area in Central Ohio.

PETRA’S RESUME

As a REALTOR®, our resume consists of PAST CLIENT TESTIMONIALS and successful home sales. With over $54 Million in real estate sales since 2001, throughout Central Ohio, you can rely on my experience whether you are looking to buy or sell your Gahanna home.  In this challenging real estate market, experience does make a difference.

Please CONTACT PETRA at 614-746-2115 for all your real estate needs. Are you looking for low fees or to save on discounted listing commission when selling your home?  Learn about Petra’s Gahanna Real Estate Deal!

Following are many of the homes or condos I’ve sold, proving you too can trust my real estate expertise, in the Gahanna area.

Gahanna real estate listings sold by Petra:

404 Olympia Fields Court, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Woodside Green)
614 Bonnington Way, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Royal Manor)
262 Ainsworth Avenue, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Woodside Green)
528 Bonnington Way, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Royal Manor)
4827 Wendler Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43230 (Virginia Terrace)
796 Caroway Blvd., Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Hunters Ridge)
503 McCutcheon Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Royal Manor)
499 Springwood Lake Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Woodside Green)
1028 Pinwood Lane, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Gahanna Condo in Rathburn Village)
176 Rivers Edge Way, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Rivers Edge MI Homes)
1048 Skinner Avenue, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Rathburn Woods)
554 Chadwood Lane, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Taylor Falls Condos)
231 S. Rocky Fork Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Gramercy Park)
811 Ashford Glen Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Hunters Ridge)
490 Beaverbrook Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Hunters Ridge)
851 Tamara Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Gahanna Condos in Hunters Ridge)
306 Spruce Hill Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Rathburn Woods)
890 Harmony Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Hunters Ridge)
414 Barwood Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Brentwood Estates)
757 Mistletoe Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Pipers Glen)
268 Empire Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Royal Manor)
274 Empire Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Royal Manor)
741 Deer Run, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Deer Run)
425 Denwood Court, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Brentwood Estates)
3937 Hoffman Valley Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43219 (Gahanna Schools home in Columbus - Towne Park MI Homes)
1239 Sanctuary Place, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Gahanna Condo - Woods at Shagbark)
619 Millwood Court, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Sycamore Mill)
221 Rivers Edge Way, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Rivers Edge MI Homes)
4344 Plymouth Rock Court, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Westerville Schools home in Gahanna)
3742 Hunting Lane, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Strawberry Farms - Westerville Schools home in Gahanna)
4488 Sayan Place, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Tanager Woods - Westerville Schools home in Gahanna)
3728 Kellen Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Westerville Schools home in Gahanna - Strawberry Farms area)
5412 Woodville Court, Columbus, Ohio 43230 (Home in Westerville Schools - Blendon Estates area)
4606 San Andres Place, Columbus, OH 43230 (Westerville Schools home in Tanager Woods)
3967 Freedom Ridge Court, Gahanna, OH 43230 (Westerville Schools home in Gahanna - Cherry Bottom Village)
3812 Tanager Drive, Columbus, OH 43230 (Home in Westerville Schools - Tanager Woods area)
4264 Timber Valley Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Westerville Schools Home in Gahanna - Cherry Bottom Village)
480 Denwood Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Brentwood Estates)
855 W. Humboldt Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Gahanna home in Ambassador Commons/Woodside Green area)
649 Sycamore Mill Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 ( Gahanna home in Sycamore Mill)
420 Beaverbrook Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (Gahanna home in Hunters Ridge)

Some of these were my listings and others were sold in coop with another real estate broker.

Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home in Gahanna, I would love the opportunity to work for you.  Please CONTACT PETRA anytime at 614-746-2115.

OVER $50 MILLION SOLD Since 2001

Beautifully Updated Westerville Ranch Home For Sale With a Walkout Basement

Westerville area real estate deal:  4606 San Andres Place, Gahanna, Ohio 43230, is a beautifully updated 3 bedroom 2 bath, ranch home in Westerville Schools, with a walkout basement, on a cul de sac lot backing to a wooded ravine. This Westerville area home is listed for sale at $139,900.

***SOLD FOR 99% OF THE LIST PRICE***

4606 San Andres Place - Westerville Schools Ranch Home for Sale - With Walkout Basement

The seller has taken great pride in this home and completed $17,000 in updates since 2006 including: brand new kitchen with maple cabinets and Silestone quartz counters, 200 AMP electric service, laminate wood floors, exterior doors and paint, gutter guards with lifetime warranty. There’s a wonderful 2 story deck conveniently located off the kitchen - perfect for cookouts.

This home is nicely landscaped and offers great outdoor entertaining space on the deck, patio and large fire pit in a wooded setting.

Plus you’ll enjoy gatherings in the spacious approx. 17 X 26 foot walkout basement recreation family room featuring a bar, built in book cases, fresh neutral painted walls and berber carpet, with access to the back patio overlooking the woods.

4606 San Andres Place, is located in Tanager Woods a great community in the Westerville School District, conveniently located close to Easton Town Center and easy freeway access, featuring walking and biking trails and a community play ground.

NEED HELP WITH DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE?

There are still some local Ohio down payment assistance and grant programs that offer no money down, lower down payment and discounted interest rate options.  Call me at 614-746-2115, to see if you qualify.

NOTE:  SELLER WILL PAY UP TO $3,000 TOWARD BUYERS CLOSING COSTS AT LIST PRICE.

To view more details and pictures of this Westerville Schools home, visit:  http://www.columbuscastles.com/petras-featured-homes/featured?id=2100408

To learn more about the Westerville Ohio real estate market and community visit: ColumbusCastles.com/communities_Westerville

View the video of this Westerville Schools home:

4606 San Andres Place is also on the Columbus Ohio MLS

When searching for real estate listings using the Columbus Ohio MLS (Multiple Listing Service) searches on the internet, you can find 4606 San Andres Place, Gahanna, Ohio 43230,  by MLS number 210040859.

EXCELLENT RATED WESTERVILLE SCHOOLS

Kids living in this home would attend the following schools, in the excellent rated Westerville Schools District:

Wilder Elementary
Blendon Middle School
Westerville North High School

Search all real estate listings in Westerville Schools and throughout Central Ohio using Petra’s FREE Columbus MLS Search:

ColumbusCastles.com/search-columbus-mls

2010 COLUMBUS AND CENTRAL OHIO SUBURB BEGGAR’S NIGHT AND TRICK OR TREAT DATES:

If you live in or around the Columbus Ohio area, I’m providing the dates for 2010 Beggars Night or Trick or Treat in Columbus and all the surrounding suburbs. Halloween is a fun time of year for many kids in Central Ohio.  I know my son always looks forward to Trick or Treating to stock up on his favorite candy.

Since Halloween, October 31, 2010, falls on a Sunday this year, you’ll find Columbus and many central Ohio communities have scheduled beggars night/trick or treating, ranging from October 28 - October 31st.  The cool thing is you can easily plan to trick or treat in a couple different Central Ohio suburbs on different nights.  I’m noticing more Central Ohio churches are hosting  family friendly “Trunk or Treat” options too.

Franklin County Trick or Treat Dates

• Bexley: 5:30-7:30 pm - October 28
• Blendon Township (Westerville): 6:00-8:00 - October 28
• Canal Winchester: 5:30-7:30 pm - October 28
• Clintonville: 6-8pm - October 28
• Columbus: 6-8pm - October 28
• Dublin: 6-8 pm - October 28
• Gahanna: 6-8pm - October 28
• Grandview Heights:  6-8pm - October 31
• Grove City: 6-8pm October 28
• Groveport: 5:30-7:30 pm - October 28
• Hilliard: 6-8 pm - October 28
• Jefferson Township (Gahanna): 6-8pm - October 28
• Village of Lockbourne: 5:30-7 pm - October 28
• Madison Township: 6-8 pm - October 31
• New Albany: 6-8 pm - October 28
• Obetz: 6:00-8:00 - October 31
• Reynoldsburg: 6-8pm - October 28
• Upper Arlington: 6-8pm - October 28
• Westerville: 6-8pm - October 28
• Whitehall: 6-8pm - October 28
• Worthington: 6-8pm - October 31

Delaware County Trick or Treat Dates

• Delaware: 6:00-8:00 - October 31
• Galena: 6:00-7:15 - October 30
• Genoa Township (Westerville) 6-8 pm - October 28
• Lewis Center: 6-8pm - October 31
• Orange Township: 6-8pm - October 31
• Powell: 6-8pm - October 31

Fairfield County Trick or Treat Dates

• Pickerington: 6-8 pm - October 28

Licking County Trick or Treat Dates

• Granville: 5:30-7 pm - October 28
• Pataskala: 6-7:30 pm - October 28

I hope you have found this information helpful for planning your 2010 Halloween activities in the Columbus Ohio area.  If you see any mistakes or want to add to this list, please contact Petra with information.   I have tried to double check these dates on various community websites, but I cannot guarantee it’s accuracy.  Happy Halloween!

Completely Updated 3 Bedroom Gahanna Home For Sale

414 Barwood Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230, is a beautifully updated home with 3 bedrooms, two baths and a 1 car garage. This home was listed for sale at $134,900.

Great Gahanna real estate deal ~ Completely updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath home ~ pride of ownership shows.  Beautifully remodeled kitchen features oak raised panel cabinets, stone tile back splash, crown molding, built in decorative shelf, under cabinet lighting, self cleaning electric range, built in microwave, dishwasher and double sided refrigerator with built in water dispenser.

Nothing to do - just move in!  This home has been lovingly updated throughout with upgraded lighting, hardwood floors, newer windows, vinyl siding and roof, crown molding in living room, white painted woodwork, 6 panel doors, updated baths & more.  Stay cozy during winter months, in the spacious family room with the wood burning stove.  Relax on the wonderful covered back porch in the summer, overlooking the roomy fenced back yard.

ANOTHER GAHANNA HOME SOLD BY PETRA

This home sold in less than 60 days on the market at 97.5% of the list price.  The sellers followed my advice for preparing and pricing their home and were rewarded greatly.  Are you thinking about selling your Gahanna home or condo?  This page is meant to give you an idea of the marketing and services I provide.  This is just one of the many homes I’ve sold in Gahanna, proving you can count on my experience and dedication to sell your home too.

If you’re interested in selling your home or condo, please  CONTACT PETRA at 614-746-2115.  I look forward to the opportunity of serving your Gahanna real estate needs!

Pictures and more details of 414 Barwood Drive

http://www.columbuscastles.com/petras-featured-homes/featured?id=2902047

To learn more about the Gahanna Ohio real estate market, schools and community visit: www.columbuscastles.com/communities_gahanna

GREAT TESTIMONY FROM GAHANNA HOME SELLER

I helped Al and Tawny Whicker sell their home at 414 Barwood Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 and buy their 2nd home in Gahanna as well.  Following is their testimony.

“In December of 2008, motivated by the low rates and falling house prices, we contacted Petra, Realtor with Remax Connection Realtors in Gahanna Ohio,  to ask if selling our home of 10 years to step up to a bigger one was possible. She helped every step of the way. From recommending things we could do to make our home more appealing to buyers, to carefully pricing it and marketing it, she made the process much easier than it could have been.

What really blew us away was Petra’s marketing. She took fantastic pictures of the house, designed a beautiful flyer, created a virtual online tour with narration, and listed us on many web sites. The exposure was tremendous. In fact, as we searched the listings for our next home, it really showed how much better ours was marketed than most.

When it came to buying, Petra patiently listened, worked with our schedule, and took us to any home we wanted to see. She gave great input on pluses and minuses for each, including many things we wouldn’t have thought of, like future resale value.

In less than two months from listing, our home in Gahanna, we got an offer. Petra made sure the contract stipulated an extra week of possession after closing so we could have time to prepare our next home and move. There were no ideal homes on the listings for us that day, but one popped up the next day and we thought it would be perfect. That afternoon Petra met us there, and we were hooked at the front door. By the next day we had our offer accepted and were in contract to both sell the old house and buy our new home in Gahanna.

Petra was helpful and proactive every step of the way. We couldn’t have picked a better realtor, and are immensely thankful for Petra’s work and can-do attitude that made the whole process much easier than we expected. Thanks, Petra! We whole-heartedly recommend you for anyone buying or selling!”  Al and Tawny Whicker, proud home owners!”

I pride myself on providing the best guidance to sellers and marketing for my listings.  I’d love the opportunity to help with all your Gahanna real estate needs.  If you are interested in selling your Gahanna home please CONTACT PETRA at 614-746-2115.

THE 12^th ANNUAL CREEKSIDE BLUES & JAZZ FESTIVAL

BRINGS MUSIC AND MORE TO OLDE GAHANNA, JUNE 18 - 20, 2010

Central Ohio suburbs offer a variety of community festivals for families throughout the summer and one of my favorites is the Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival in Gahanna.  My REMAX® Connection Realtors, real estate office is located at 130 Mill Street, in Olde Gahanna, right across from Creekside.  So I like to support the local festivals in Gahanna and usually try to attend the Creekside Festival.  Since it’s one of my favorites - I thought I’d share the details for the 2010 Gahanna Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival here.

GAHANNA, Ohio - Gahanna continues one of its proudest traditions June 18 - 20, as the Gahanna Convention & Visitors Bureau (GCVB) presents the 12^th Annual Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival, bringing together local, regional and national blues and jazz musicians in Olde Gahanna.  The three-day festival promises more than 90 hours of live music on four stages, plus plenty of activities, great food and fun for all ages, all set in the picturesque backdrop of Gahanna’s Creekside Park and Plaza.

“The Gahanna CVB and the Festival Planning Committee are putting the finishing touches on what we believe are dynamic, new components for this year’s event,” Laurie Jadwin, Festival chair, said. “The Festival is thrilled that we are able to attract so many talented musicians each year who really want to be part of this event.

“This year we’re partnering with local Gahanna businesses to launch an inaugural pub crawl so that we can feature as many musicians as possible.  The crawl will be held the weekend before the festival to help showcase these talented entertainers and their music, as well as the festival, ‘wanna-be musicians’ will have a chance to learn directly from some of the best blues and jazz musicians in central Ohio through new teaching workshops that we’ll be offering. That’s just a sampling.  We’re still in the planning phase, so there will be much more to come.”

Singin’ the Blues

On Saturday, June 19, Blues headliner and swamp-blues master Tab Benoit will take the stage to bring his brand of bayou blues to Creekside.  He won the Blues Music Association’s Contemporary Male Artist of the Year Award in 2007 and 2008.  Benoit performs more than 250 days a year, with a special focus on small towns, as a tribute to his own small-town roots.  In addition to his work playing and singing the blues, Benoit is also co-founder of Voice of the Wetlands, an activism organization advocating the preservation of the Gulf Coast.

Additional Blues headliners include:

• The Jimi Vincent Band- For more than 20 years, crowds have been buzzing for this high-energy blues-rock band.  The band is a staple at many well-known popular blues festivals, and returns to Gahanna for the second, straight year by popular demand.  The band is currently working on material for a new CD and its upcoming festival tour.  Band members are Jimi Vincent, Sam Romagnoli, Dustin Smith and Bob Dutton. (Friday)

• The Sonny Moorman Group-This Cincinnati, Ohio-based power trio has continued to collect awards and recognition over the years, including a win at the Columbus Blues Alliance Challenge in 2009 and as a finalist in the 2010 International Blues Challenge. The band’s album Crossroads Motel, with its title track, drew nominations for the 2009 Just Plain Folks Award for Blues Album and Blues Song of the Year.  The group features Moorman on guitar and vocals; Marc Hoffman on bass; and Dave Fair on drums and vocals. (Saturday)
• Sean Carney Band-Hailed by Columbus Monthly in 2007 as the city’s best band, the Sean Carney Band has taken blues music around the world, performing at festivals across North America and Europe.  In fact, the band will perform in 12 countries in 2010.  The band was a winner in the 2007 International Blues Festival.  The band self-produced its Live Blues on Whyte CD in 2009, and is working on a new studio recording as well. (Sunday)

And All That Jazz

Critically-acclaimed jazz trombonist and Pickerington, Ohio, native Sarah Morrow will headline the Jazz Stage on Friday, June 18.  Morrow holds the distinction of being the first female instrumentalist to become a member of the Ray Charles Orchestra, touring with the music legend in the mid-1990s.  She has also toured with other jazz greats including the Duke Ellington Orchestra.  In another local connection, Morrow will team up with fellow central Ohio native Bobby Floyd and his trio on stage. Like Morrow, Floyd’s musical prowess has taken him across the United States and around the world.  He has shared the stage with the likes of Dionne Warwick and Doc Severinsen, as well as being a featured performer with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, Columbus Symphony Orchestra and ProMusica Chamber Orchestra.

Additional Jazz headliners include:

• Urban Jazz Coalition-Praised by the Las Vegas City of Light Jazz Festival as the “best-kept secret in smooth jazz,” this Columbus-based septet of musicians has been wowing U.S. audiences for 14 years.  UJC has toured with many jazz artists and groups, including Spyro Gyra, The Rippingtons and Al Jarreau. Their last two CDs climbed high on jazz music charts, with Down To Get Up in the #3 spot for 2007 on The JazzWeek Independent Smooth Jazz Chart. (Saturday)
• Columbus Jazz Orchestra (CJO)-For more than three decades, the CJO has been regarded by many as a model musical organizaton, as well as one of the finest jazz orchestras in the world.  Hosting nearly 50 subscription concerts each season in Columbus, the CJO teams with internationally-known guest artists to champion the big band jazz format for thousands of fans each year.  The CJO is led by former Count Basie Orchestra lead trumpet, Byron Stripling, who has also performed and recorded with the bands of Dizzy Gillespie and Lionel Hampton.  In addition, Stripling’s career includes featured solo appearances with the Boston Pops, Pittsburgh Symphony and the National Symphony. (Sunday)

Additional attractions and activities will include:

• Rising Stars Blues & Jazz Contest: Gahanna’s version of American Idol for budding blues and jazz musicians.
• Jog for Jazz: The Third Annual “Jog for Jazz,” a 5K run/walk event, will be held on Saturday, June 19, in Olde Gahanna.
• Musical Discovery Zone: This free, hands-on blues and jazz musical learning experience is for the entire family-beat the bongos, blow the horns, make your own musical instrument and more.
• Mini-Midway:  Amusement rides including a fun house, giant slide, ferris wheel, merry-go-round, climbing wall and rides for small children.
• Paddle Boat Rides: Boaters can enjoy the music as they take a leisurely paddle along a branch of Big Walnut Creek.
• Street performers, festival food, artisans and crafters

During the past 12 years, Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival has evolved from a half-day event into a three-day family friendly event, with four stages of entertainment-Creekside Community Stage, Jazz Stage, Blues Stage, and Acoustic Alley, more than 50 musical groups and much more. The festival location spans the area from the eastern banks of Big Walnut Creek with its Creekside Park and Plaza into historic downtown Olde Gahanna.  The park and plaza areas feature beautiful views of the creek, boardwalks, a lagoon, two waterfalls, waterside dining, retail shops and more.

Admission is $3 for adults (ages 12 and up). Children under 12 are free.  Members of the military will also receive free admission, ID required.  The Festival is presented by the Gahanna Convention & Visitors Bureau and is made possible with help from a corps of dedicated local volunteers. Photos are available upon request.

For more information, visit www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com or call the Gahanna Convention & Visitors Bureau at 614-418-9114 or 1-866-GAHANNA

The Gahanna Convention & Visitors Bureau (GCVB) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization funded by a local hotel tax and partner support whose mission is to promote Gahanna as a vibrant destination by connecting the people and places of our community which contributes to economic prosperity. The GCVB annually presents the Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival and Holiday Lights! Parade and Festival. We are grateful for the support given to the Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival by the event sponsors listed on our Web site: www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com

2009 COLUMBUS AND CENTRAL OHIO SUBURB BEGGAR’S NIGHT AND TRICK OR TREAT DATES:

If you live in or around the Columbus Ohio area, I’m providing the dates for 2009 Beggars Night or Trick or Treat in Columbus and all the surrounding suburbs. Halloween is a fun time of year for many kids in Central Ohio.  I know my son always looks forward to Trick or Treating to stock up on his favorite candy (since we don’t buy any candy in our home).

Since Halloween, October 31, 2009, falls on a Saturday this year, you’ll find Columbus and many central Ohio communities have scheduled beggars night/trick or treating, for October 29 instead.

Franklin County Trick or Treat Dates

• Bexley: 5:30-7:30 pm - Oct. 29
• Columbus: 6-8pm - Oct. 29
• Canal Winchester: 5:30-7:30 pm - Oct. 29
• Dublin: 6-8 pm - Oct. 29
• Gahanna: 6-8pm - Oct. 29
• Grandview Heights:  6-8pm - Oct. 31
• Grove City: 6-8pm Oct. 29
• Groveport: 5:30-7 pm - Oct. 29
• Hilliard: 6-8 pm - Oct. 29
• Jefferson Township (Gahanna): 6-8pm - Oct. 29
• Village of Lockbourne: 6-7:30 pm - Oct. 29
• Madison Township: 5:30-7 pm - Oct. 29
• New Albany: 6-8 pm - Oct. 29
• Reynoldsburg: 6-8pm - Oct. 29
• Upper Arlington: 6-8pm - Oct. 29
• Westerville: 6-8pm - Oct. 31
• Whitehall: 6-8pm - Oct. 29
• Worthington: 6-8pm - Oct. 29

Delaware County Trick or Treat Dates

• Galena: 6-7:15 p.m. - Oct. 31
• Genoa Township (Westerville) 6-8 pm - Oct. 31
• Lewis Center: 6-8pm - Oct. 31
• Orange Township: 6-8pm - Oct. 31
• Powell: 6-8pm - Oct. 31

Fairfield County Trick or Treat Dates

• Lithopolis: 6-8 pm - Oct. 29
• Pickerington: 6-8 pm - Oct. 29

Licking County Trick or Treat Dates

• Granville: 5:30-7 pm - Oct. 29
• Pataskala: 6-8 pm - Oct. 29

I hope you have found this information helpful for planning your Halloween activities in the Columbus area.  If you see any mistakes or want to add to this list, please contact Petra with information.   Happy Halloween!