Gahanna, Ohio
Population: 32,000+ est. - Franklin County
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Location! Location! Gahanna is one of the most popular suburbs in the Central Ohio area partly because of its ideal location, situated between the Airport and the Easton Town Center and with easy access to I-270 and I-670, you can get to Downtown Columbus in about 10 minutes. For those looking to spend a night on the town; Easton Town Center, is the hottest shopping, dining and entertainment destination in Central Ohio and is just minutes from Gahanna. Click here for a visual tour of Gahanna.
Gahanna probably has the best downtown area of any Columbus suburb because of the waterfront Creekside development in Olde Gahanna. You’ll find an assortment of restaurants, pubs, a bakery, coffee house, ice cream and boutique shops all situated in a beautiful water front, wooded setting with custom water features and water falls.
In the summer you can enjoy live music on most weekends and most of Gahanna’s festivals are held in the Creekside area. It’s a great place to relax, have dinner, listen to some music and take a walk on the paths around the waterfront.
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The Gahanna Real Estate Market Offers Something for Everyone
The real estate market in Gahanna is selling better than many other areas in Central Ohio. There are opportunities for most everyone from about $100,000, to luxury homes over $1 Million. In the 1980’s and 90’s Gahanna experienced a housing explosion, averaging around 400 new homes a year. You’ll find plenty of mid range priced homes and a smaller selection of homes in the low $100,000 price range. Gahanna home values continue to remain attractive, due to it’s popular location and well rated schools. Compare Gahanna home sales prices to other Central Ohio communities.
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Jefferson Township
Jefferson Township borders Gahanna to the East and is in the Gahanna-Jefferson School District. This upscale area is a very beautiful and desirable place to live for those wanting all the conveniences Gahanna has to offer, yet in a more rural setting with larger lots. The Township strives to protect and nurture their exceptional natural landscape in order to retain the rural “Green Community” atmosphere they are known for. Consequently this area has some of the finest new and luxury home communities in Central Ohio. You’ll also find estates large enough to accommodate your horse and even an Equestrian Community called “Stepping Stone” with homes typically above the $400,000 range.
Gahanna Real Estate Home Values
| #SFM Homes Sold | Lowest Price | Average Price | Highest Price | |
| 2005 | 436 | $79,000 | $212,497 | $1,356,000 |
| 2006 | 408 | $76,750 | $203,674 | $568,000 |
| 2007 | 196 | $51,000 | $238,000 | $1,550,000 |
| # of Condos Sold | Lowest Price | Average Price | Highest Price | |
| 2005 | 115 | $81,900 | $190,241 | $537,185 |
| 2006 | 104 | $57,750 | $199,497 | $550,000 |
| 2007 | 71 | $100,000 | $208,175 | $500,314 |
SCHOOLS
The Gahanna-Jefferson Public School District consists of seven elementary schools, three middle schools and one high school. Gahanna received an”Excellent” rating on their 2008-2009 district report card.
Also located in Gahanna are several renown private schools including Columbus Academy, Gahanna Christian Academy, St. Matthews and Shepherd Christian School.
PARKS & RECREATION
Gahanna Parks and Recreation has 700+ acres of parkland and recreational areas, including the Gahanna Woods State Nature Preserve. The most popular park in Gahanna is Creekside, a five acre park located in the heart of Olde Gahanna. One of Creekside’s main attractions is the Big Walnut Riverwalk, a wooded walkway that starts just south of Granville Street and heads north along Big Walnut Creek to the old fire station. While strolling along the walkway, visitors can catch a glimpse of its waterfall, beautiful in all seasons and lit up so one can enjoy the view day and night. Also located within Creekside is the Veterans Memorial Park, which seeks to honor local veterans of the U.S. miltary services.
Gahanna has numerous recreational opportunities from its 1,600 soccer leagues to small karate classes, from canoeing on one of the three creeks to listening to one of its many concerts; the possibilities are endless. Hunter’s Ridge Community Pool is open to the community from May-September.
GAHANNA YMCA:
New in 2004, the Gahanna YMCA, offers an Olympic-size swimming pool, aerobics room, wellness center, indoor running track, children’s activity center and a gymnasium.
GAHANNA GOLF COURSES:
Golfers can choose the 9-hole Gahanna Public Golf Course or the Jefferson Country Club, a private golf community offering unprecedented amenities; championship golf, tennis, swimming and dining facilities.
COMMUNITY EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS
Olde Gahanna has over 16 historic landmarks to bring history to life in a one mile walking tour including: the John Clark House, the Log House, the Lily Stone Bed & Breakfast, a restored schoolhouse and two historical churches. When the tour is finished and you’ve worked up an appetite, dine in one of the many restaurants in Olde Gahanna. The Old Bag of Nails, a popular pub in town and the Creekside Grill, a neighborhood diner both have beautiful views of the creek and reasonably priced faire. You’ll also enjoy the quaint shops, friendly faces and welcoming atmosphere in Olde Gahanna in the Creekside Shopping development.
Gahanna is the Herb Capital of Ohio and the hub of herb knowledge is the Herb Education Center, which disseminates information on herbs and demonstrates how to cook with them. The Rosemary Group meets monthly to discuss herbs and is responsible for beautifying the municipal gardens. The group also hosts Herb Days, a spring time festival where demonstrations and talks on herbs are held and hundreds of herbs can be purchased. Not to be confused with Herb Days, Gahanna’s Herb Festival is held on the third Saturday in May on the Herb Society’s grounds.
The Gahanna Flea Market held on the main streets of Olde Gahanna on the third Sunday in September; has more than 300 vendors peddling their wares. Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival is Gahanna’s Premier Summer Festival, bringing thousands of people to this family-oriented event. Held in June each year, this event provides some of the best Jazz and Blues bands around, great tasting food, arts & crafts and plenty of rides for the kid in everyone. The July 4th Freedom Festival, which kicks off with a Family Fun Run, hosts various activities throughout the day until its conclusion, a fireworks display at the Gahanna Municipal Golf Course. The Holiday Lights Parade is held the Saturday after Thanksgiving and is the areas only lighted parade of its kind.
2011 Gahanna Creekside Greenflea Market on Saturdays
The Olde Gahanna Community Partnership is sponsoring the Gahanna Greenflea Market - an Eco friendly Market to be held in the backyard of Honey Grove Botanicals, located in Olde Gahanna at 116 Mill Street, which is directly across the street from the Creekside Market Place. Artisans from all over Central Ohio will sell a variety of green friendly hand made arts & crafts, vintage items, re-purposed handicrafts, botanical skin care, flowers, herbs, vegetable plants, painted furniture, reclaimed barn wood furniture, alpaca wool items and more! The Gahanna Green Flea Market begins with the first one on June 11, 2011 and will run every 2nd Saturday, rain or shine, through October. SAVE THE DATES: July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8. Market hours are from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. FREE PARKING is available in the Creekside Garage. For additional info visit: www.GahannaGreenflea.blogspot.com.
While you are there, don’t forget to stop by the other businesses in Creekside! Stop by the Bread Basekt Bakery and try a very yummy APPLE TURNOVER (the best ever in my opinion), enjoy lunch or dinner at the Wine Guy Bar and Bistro or Mezzo’s Italian Restaurant’s beautiful outdoor dining setting overlooking the Creekside waterfront.
Gahanna Mezzo's Italian Restaurant Outdoor Dining Overlooking the Creekside Waterfront
GAHANNA OHIO HISTORY
Olde Gahanna began as a settlement in 1803, soon after the State of Ohio was admitted into the Union. Before that time, the area was covered with dense forest and it’s main inhabitants were Indians. The Indians called what was then known as the Big Walnut Creek River, the Gahanna River. The Gahanna River is the junction of three streams; the Big Walnut Creek, Alum Creek and Blacklick Creek. By 1849, John Clark, son of the original settlers of the property, divided his family’s farm into plots and named the town Gahanna, after the river that ran next to it.
In the early 1900s Gahanna was a lively mill town and remnants of this can still be seen in Big Walnut Creek along Mill Street. Some original buildings, recognizable by their Victorian architecture, still remain in the Mill and Granville Street area. The Olde Gahanna District was created by City Council in 1976, to preserve the city’s historical origins and local buildings on the National Registry.
GAHANNA RESIDENTS LOOK OUT FOR ONE ANOTHER
Today, The city encourages community involvement and support for their programs and community events. A spirit of volunteerism runs high in Gahanna and this contributes to the pride residents feel about their community. GRIN, a community wide, faith based organization, is committed to helping residents of the Gahanna-Jefferson school district in time of need. People look out for one another here. With well-managed growth, excellent schools and a convenient location, Gahanna has a bright future.
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