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DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS OHIO REAL ESTATE MARKET
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Downtown Columbus
Downtown Columbus living is becoming increasingly popular due to the number of growing attractions in the Nationwide Arena District, Short North and water front areas of Downtown along the Scioto River. There are opportunities for new and existing Downtown Columbus condos and lofts starting in the low $150,000 price range. The riverfront area offers Downtown Columbus Ohio condo developments with gorgeous views, perfect for busy executives, young professionals or empty nesters who want to be in the heart of it all! Click here to compare Downtown Columbus homes for sale to other Central Ohio communities.
If you're thinking of buying or selling a home, condo or investment property or have questions about Downtown Columbus Ohio real estate, Contact Petra at 614-895-0496 to find the right home for you.
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Downtown Columbus Real Estate Prices January - December 2005
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DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS SCHOOLS & COLLEGES |
Columbus Public Schools services the Downtown Columbus area. A return to neighborhood school assignments and passage of a school operating levy has helped spark the first significant increase in enrollment for Columbus Public Schools in over 20 years, a sign that the city is becoming more attractive to families. Columbus City has a total of 53 elementary, 24 middle, three K-8, and 23 high schools. Included in these are various alternative, language immersion and two year-round schools.
There are also several notable private schools around Downtown Columbus, both religious and secular. Nearby private schools include several Catholic schools with Saint Charles all-boys High School being one, the Columbus Torah Academy and the Columbus School for Girls.
Universities located in or near Downtown Columbus are Capital University and its notable law school, Columbus College of Art & Design, Columbus State Community College, Franklin University, Mount Carmel College of Nursing. |
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COMMUNITY EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS |
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Sports & Entertainment
Arts & Music
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BUSINESS |
Nationwide Insurance and Huntington Bancshares are headquartered in the Downtown area. Along with these the city of Columbus, State of Ohio and US Federal government have a major presence in Central Columbus. J.P. Morgan Chase has a major hub in Downtown Columbus, which has been bolstered by their 2004 merger with Bank One.
Shopping
Wondering about grocery shopping in the Downtown area? Within a mile of the Broad and High streets intersection, there are three major grocery chains. There are also plans of a new Kroger going up in the Brewery District and a Whole Fooods store in the Arena District.
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DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS OHIO HISTORY |
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The thought of living in Downtown Columbus ten years ago seemed an absurdity. Those who purchased real estate faced the possibility of low resale values or not being able to resell at all. Such is not the case today! Mayor Michael Coleman unveiled a plan in 2001 to revitalize the Downtown community. Since then builders have been taking advantage of Coleman's incentives (major tax abatements), as well as the unique architectural features of old, solid downtown structures, resulting in an increase in housing.
Concurrently, the Capital Croassroads Special Improvement District began in 2001, making it their aim to keep Downtown Columbus streets safer and cleaner. This organization, sponsored by Downtown businesses, funds a crew that sweeps, cleans and watches over the area.
Residents of Downtown embody diverse ethnicities, races, cultures, languages and age groups. They consist of young and middle-aged professionals, singles, married couples, empty nesters. There is a great bond and sense of community among residents as well as Downtown establishments. Driving this are Downtown's various residents' associations and community festivals. |
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