Westerville Real Estate, Relocation and Community Guide
Westerville Ohio Population Est. 36,000+ | Franklin and Delaware County

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WESTERVILLE OHIO REAL ESTATE MARKET

The City of Westerville Ohio is located just outside the I-270 loop and just east of I-71, 15 miles northeast of Downtown Columbus. You can also easily access Interstate 670 and get to the Port Columbus airport within 15 minutes.

Westerville is one of the largest suburbs in Central Ohio with over 36,000 residents within the City of Westerville and over 85,000 within the Westerville School District. Westerville’s location is ideal as it is close to the most popular dining, shopping and entertainment destinations in Central Ohio. Easton Town Center and Polaris Fashion Place are both within a 10-15 minute drive.

Westerville, Ohio is proud to be named one of the top 50 “Best Places to Live” by CNN’s Money Magazine. Westerville ranked 15 out of 100 on Money Magazine’s 2009 list of America’s Best Small Towns. Residents are pleased with the city’s focus on education, low crime rate, high safety standards, its commercial trade and its strong sense of community.

The City of Westerville has long been popular with young, upper-middle-class families. Westerville city schools are well-regarded, and the award winning Parks and Recreation Programs are plentiful. Westerville also preserves the flavor of its Uptown area, with quaint boutique shops, cafes and antiques stores.

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Prices of Westerville luxury homes for sale can exceed $1 million for large estate properties with acreage and waterfront homes on the Hoover Reservoir. Upscale condominiums can be found, as well as single-family homes on spacious lots.

Golf course communities in the Westerville area include: the Highland Lakes community, Little Turtle golf community and the exclusive Medallion Estates. Waterfront homes can be found on the Hoover Reservoir and some communities which feature man made ponds. There’s even a small resort style community called Lakeside Village with a beautifully landscaped man made lake, private swimming pool and tennis courts.

You can find charming, vintage style homes within walking distance of Uptown Westerville, the Library and Otterbein College.

There are areas of Columbus that are within the Westerville City School District where homes start in the low $100s. Compare Westerville home sales prices to other Central Ohio communities.

Building a New Home or Condo

There are few opportunities for building a new home, mostly in the northern part of Westerville, which is in southern Delaware County. Land and lots are periodically available for building a custom home too. As your Westerville Ohio New Homes Specialist, Petra will help you make the best choices for your new home plus provide FREE professional interior design services to ensure outstanding results. Whether you’re interested in a Central Ohio custom home builder or one of the many production builders like MI Homes of Ohio, Petra can help you have a successful and profitable experience when building your new home anywhere in Central Ohio.

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Westerville OH Real Estate Sales Values

(Includes homes and condos sold in Westerville Schools within the city of Westerville, Blendon Township, Genoa Township, Annehurst, Little Turtle, Highland Lakes area, 43081 and 43082 zip codes)

WESTERVILLE SCHOOLS

The district is comprised of 23 schools, 16 elementaries, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools. Westerville provides academic support, an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced placement, post secondary options, interactive video courses, elementary magnet school programs in the Arts, World Languages & Culture, Math and Science, peer mediation training, school-age before and after school child care, active business partnerships, and programs for special needs students. Every school is connected to the Internet and is internally wired and equipped with up-to-date computers and software.

The Ohio Award for Excellence, the state’s premier quality award program, announced in 2006 that Westerville City Schools was one of only 16 districts that received the Commitment to Excellence award, a level of recognition for organizations demonstrating a serious commitment to excellence and a process for continuous improvement.  Westerville received a rating of “Excellent” on their 2008-2009 district report card.

WESTERVILLE IS A COLLEGE TOWN

Westerville’s own Otterbein College founded in 1847, is a private, four-year liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Otterbein enrolls approximately 3,100 students, including adult students in the Continuing Studies and Graduate programs. Otterbein is known for it’s nationally recognized Theatre and Dance program which provides professional and comprehensive training for those who are serious about a career in performing arts. Otterbein College Theatre, one of the most respected theatres in central Ohio, plays to more than 26,000 people every year and offers a wonderful opportunity for Westerville residents to enjoy affordable world class theatre.

The 2009 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges,” awarded Otterbein College the ninth highest peer assessment score in the Universities-Master’s (Midwest) category and earned the 15th highest overall score among 140 peers.

WESTERVILLE’S AWARD WINNING PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAMS

Westerville Parks and Recreation Department offers over 1,300 recreation opportunities each year which contributed to Sports Illustrated Magazine designating Westerville “Sportstown Ohio.” Westerville is proud to be the only Ohio city to achieve this designation. The Westerville Parks and Recreation Department also won the prestigious National Gold Medal Award for excellence in park and recreation administration, presented by the National Recreation and Park Association and the National Sporting Goods Association.

The Westerville parks and recreation system includes 550 acres with 39 parks and facilities, 23 miles of bike trails and offers activities to residents and visitors of all ages. From picnicking along the banks of Alum Creek, to swimming at central Ohio´s largest pool complex, The Highlands Park Pool and Aquatic Center, to bird watching at Heritage Wetlands; Westerville´s vast parks system offers recreational opportunities for everyone.

Boating & fishing enthusiasts can enjoy the beautiful Hoover Reservoir located along Sunbury Road or a 15 minute drive to the Alumn Creek reservoir. The Hoover Nature Preserve has over 925 acres. It is known for its spectacular shorebirds that migrate through in the Fall. It also has breathtaking views along the paths at Areas L, M and N on the north end of Hoover near Galena. Coming in the near future, a long boardwalk will be built to make this wonderful area more accessible. Stroll along crushed stone trails around newly created wetlands at Hoover Meadows for excellent exercise or to just relax. Hoover Meadows is located on Sunbury Road, just north of Galena Pointe Road. Go to the observation building at Mud Hen Marsh and get a glimpse at the active beaver lodge, beautiful waterfowl or a heron catching dinner. Mud Hen Marsh is located along Big Walnut Road at the corner of Sunbury Road. Some of the major parks in Westerville are:

Sharon Woods Metro Park
Blendon Woods Metro Park
Everal Barn at Heritage Park
Inniswood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve
Boyer Nature Preserve

WESTERVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER

Since its opening in 2001, the Westerville Community Center has become the central headquarters of the Westerville Parks and Recreation Department and the center of fun for thousands in the Westerville area. The 96,600 square foot center includes leisure pool with water slides and a lazy river, jacuzzi spa, 8-lane lap pool, walking/running track, gymnasium, fitness room, locker rooms, program rooms, public meeting areas, a youth game room, a climbing wall, an indoor playground, and a “Kids Wait Room” child care area.

WESTERVILLE DOG PARK:

Westerville is not only a people friendly community, but dog friendly as well.  In May 2005 Westerville Parks & Rec opened its Brooksedge “Bark Park.” This park provides not only great social interaction for dogs and dog lovers, but also includes separate areas for large and small dogs, a gated vestibule for security, dog fountain and hydrants, ADA access and activity stations.

WESTERVILLE OHIO GOLF COURSES:

The Lakes Golf Club, Little Turtle Country Club, Medallion Golf Club, Minerva Lake Golf Course

COMMUNITY EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS

Anti-Saloon League Museum
Benjamin R. Hanby House

WESTERVILLE OHIO HISTORY

On June 24, 1806, Edward Phelps and his family set out for Ohio from Windsor, Connecticut. He had purchased 500 acres of land along Alum Creek. The area was wild and densely wooded but the promise was there, rich soil and a plentiful water supply. They cleared the land and built a cabin.

Soon others joined these first settlers and by 1838 there were about 900 people in Blendon Township. Land was donated by the Westervelt family for a new school, called the Blendon Young Men’s Seminary. In 1840, when a name for the new post office was needed, the townspeople called it Westerville in honor of the Westervelts’ generosity. The Blendon Seminary was short lived and in 1846 its land and two small buildings were acquired by the United Brethren Church and Otterbein College was opened in 1847. The new school, named after the church founder, enrolled men and women regardless of race and prefaced Westerville’s involvement in the emerging anti-slavery movement.

One of Otterbein’s best known students was Benjamin Hanby. He composed more than 70 songs in the pre-civil war era including, Darling Nelly Gray and Up On The Housetop. His father, Bishop William Hanby, was an active participant in the underground railroad of which Westerville was an important stop.

The village was incorporated in 1858 and later that year a law was passed that banned the use or sale of “fermented spirits.” Thus Westerville’s long and lively temperance history began. Westerville’s Whiskey War of 1875 was fought for dignity and gunpowder. Henry Corbin opened a saloon on Main Street and was the target of many demonstrations that included the town’s leading citizens. Corbin ignored the citizens’ appeals and the town law prohibiting “fermented spirits.” The war came to an abrupt end when an explosion lifted the roof and blew out the windows of Corbin’s Saloon. Four years later another battle was fought, at another location with 52 pounds of gunpowder. The results were the same and “fermented spirits” have not been sold in Westerville since the Whiskey War!

In 1909 the headquarters of the Anti-Saloon League was moved from Washington D.C. to Westerville. As the national headquarters of the Anti-Saloon League, Westerville became known as the “Dry Capital of the World.” It was the smallest town in the U. S. with a first class post office, due to the large volume of printing and promotional material produced by the League.

In 1920 “Prohibition” was voted in and the world went dry along with Westerville. The Anti-Saloon League had won with “the noble experiment.” The “roaring twenties” saw Westerville prosper. The population had grown to 2500 and the 3-C highway was completed through town and beyond. Kilgore Manufacturing Company had over 175 employees and was the world’s largest producer of children’s play guns and caps. A new high school was constructed and a Masonic Temple was built on South State Street.

The 18th amendment was repealed in 1933, a bitter disappointment to the Anti-Saloon League. Although the world was wet again, Westerville remained dry, true to the temperance tradition. The depression gradually faded into the ominous clouds of World War II. After World War II, Westerville grew quickly. Many new homes were built, municipal services were expanded to meet the demand and the interstate highway system reached Westerville. In 1960, Westerville became a city. Today Westerville, reflects the American spirit. It has shared its moments of pride and sorrow with the nation. It has lived through joy and sadness. It is a small town, it is a good place to live.

Westerville real estate listings sold by Petra:

5243 Longshadow Drive, Westerville Ohio 43081 (Little Turtle area)
3728 Kellen Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43230 (Strawberry Farms area)
613 Valley Forge Court, Westerville, OH 43081 (Freedom Colony area)
8161 Saybrook Drive, Westerville, OH 43082 (Harvest Wind area)
1011 Autumn Lake Court, Westerville, OH 43081 (Autumn Woods area)
6822 Collingwood Drive, Westerville, Ohio 43082 (Sherbrook area)
703 Mohican Way, Westerville, OH 43081 (Woodlake Colony area)
6469 Scioto Court, Westerville, OH 43082 (Highland Lakes area)
8001 Danbridge Way, Westerville, Ohio 43082 (Eagle Trace area)
462 Burns Drive, Westerville, OH 43082 (County Line Acres)
8099 Dunaway Lane, Westerville, Ohio 43082 (Barrington Estates)
403 Westgreen Lane, Westerville, OH 43082 (Estates at Polaris Condos)
5726 Pinewild Drive, Westerville, Ohio 43082 (Highland Lakes area)
5985 Doral Court, Westerville, OH 43082 (Highland Lakes area)
415 Tottenham Blvd., Westerville, OH 43082 (Walnut Bend)
5971 Mealla Road, Westerville, OH 43081 (Upper Albany West)
5622 Quail Hollow Way, Westerville, Ohio 43082 (Highland Lakes area)
255 Plum Street, Westerville, OH 43081 (Uptown Westerville)
1166 Libbet Place South, Westerville, OH 43081 (Annehurst area)
142 S. Summit Street, Westerville, OH 43081 (Uptown Westerville)
683 Brook Run Court, Westerville, OH 43081 (Brook Run/Innis Woods area)
6569 Oak Shadow Drive, Westerville, OH 43082 (Northpointe)
765 Collingwood Drive, Westerville, Ohio 43081 (Springcrest Estates)
6278 Albany Brooke Drive, Westerville, Ohio 43081 (New Albany Reserve Condos)
4919 Smoketalk Lane, Westerville, OH 43081 (Little Turtle Condominiums)
5412 Woodville Court, Columbus, Ohio 43230 (Home in Westerville Schools - Blendon Estates area)
3360 Arnett Court, Westerville, Ohio 43081 (Blendon Township/Huber Ridge area)
6365 W. Montford Road, Westerville, OH 43081 (Blendon Township/Huber Ridge area)
3231 Parklane Avenue, Columbus, OH 43231 (Home in Westerville Schools/Parkridge area)
5763 Covington Meadows Drive, Westerville, OH 43082 (Covington Meadows MI Home)
5160 Flintrock, Westerville, Ohio 43081 (The Glade - Little Turtle area)
4606 San Andres Place, Columbus, OH 43230 (Westerville Schools home in Tanager Woods)
5507 Oslo Drive, Westerville, Ohio 43081 (Home in Blendon Township - Huber Ridge area)
923 Philadelphia Drive, Westerville, OH 43081 (Carriage Oaks Condos)
3967 Freedom Ridge Court, Gahanna, OH 43230 (Westerville Schools home in Gahanna)
3812 Tanager Drive, Columbus, OH 43230 (Home in Westerville Schools - Tanager Woods area)
966 Dark Shadow Court, Westerville, OH 43081 (Shadow Wood Farms/Innis Woods area)
6030 Poplar Ridge Drive, Westerville, OH 43081 (Grand Reserve at New Albany Crossing Condos)
6006 Poplar Ridge Drive, Westerville, OH 43081 (Grand Reserve at New Albany Crossing Condos)
4180 Eagle Head Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43230 (Blendon Estates - Westerville Schools home in Gahanna)
971 Timberbank Drive, Westerville, Ohio 43081 (Springborough)
4782 Richland Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43230 (Woodstream - Westerville Schools home in Gahanna)

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