405 N. Cassingham Road, Bexley, Ohio 43209, is an updated 3 bedroom starter home with an attached garage, in the Bexley School District, just a short walk to Maryland Elementary School.   Don’t miss this move in ready Bexley real estate listing for sale at only $114,000.

Updated Bexley Starter Home For Sale

This updated Bexley starter home has been freshly painted and is move in ready, with many updates throughout including: new furnace, air conditioning and windows in 2006, new concrete driveway in 2011.  You’ll enjoy having an attached garage, when carrying groceries into the kitchen this winter.  The kitchen is updated with oak wood cabinetry, ceramic tile flooring and stainless steel appliances (gas range, refrigerator, dishwasher).  The bath is updated with an oak vanity cabinet, which has a cultured marble sink, neutral ceramic tile flooring, tub/shower combination with neutral ceramic tile wall surround.  Open living and dining room make ideal entertainment space. Hardwood floors on 1st floor and cozy gas fireplace add character and warmth.  Total square footage is 1,266 including the 3rd bedroom on the 2nd floor.

405 N. Cassingham Road in Bexley is conveniently located close to I-70 and I-670, less than 10 minutes to Easton Towne Center and Downtown Columbus.

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

EXCELLENT RATED BEXLEY SCHOOLS

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

Maryland Elementary
Bexley Middle School
Bexley 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.

405 N. Cassingham Road 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 405 N. Cassingham Road, Bexley, Ohio 43209,  by MLS number 211032516

Search all real estate listings in Bexley 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 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

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:

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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.

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.

Are you planning to sell your home in Westerville Ohio? Then you’ll want to take advantage of this low, discounted flexible real estate listing commission deal.  As a Westerville resident and experienced REALTOR®,  I’m offering to sell your home in Westerville 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.*

Call Petra today at 614-895-0496, to take advantage of this amazing low discount commission.

Get Reduced Discounted Real Estate Listing Commission with Full Service and MLS Listing

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 my extensive marketing plan to sell your home at:   Columbuscastles.com/sellers_marketing

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

As a Westerville resident and experienced REALTOR®, my goal is to sell even more homes and condos in the Westerville 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.  Having lived in Westerville Ohio for over 9 years now, I know and love Westerville.  So it’s only natural that I’d love to sell more homes in Westerville.

I understand the challenging 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 $54 Million in real estate all over Central Ohio, you can count on my experience to achieve a successful sale of your home in Westerville too.

Westerville area homes & condos 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)
6366 Saddle Lane West, Westerville, Ohio 43081 (Westerville Schools home in Blendon Township)
4782 Richland Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43230 (Westerville Schools home in Gahanna)

*Some restrictions apply.  Contact Petra Hinterschied, Experienced Realtor and Your Westerville Real Estate Expert with any questions about selling your home.  Petra’s exclusive Westerville real estate deal, with amazing low discounted commission to sell your Westerville home applies to homes or condos,  in Westerville, Worthington, Columbus or Olentangy schools with 43081, 43082, 43035, 43240 and 43230 zip codes.

1387 Pansy Street, Blacklick, Ohio 43004, is a lovely Blacklick detached condo overlooking the Jefferson Run Community Park.  This updated 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath, detached condo in the Licking Heights School District offers tasteful decor with many upgrades and is move in ready!

This condo is priced at $104,900, priced $40,000 less than sellers paid. NOT A SHORT SALE - CAN CLOSE QUICK!!

***SOLD AT 98% OF LIST PRICE***

This spacious Blacklick Ohio detached condo features a large master bedroom with 2 walk in closets, vaulted ceiling and private bath. Large eat in kitchen with neutral flooring, oak wood cabinetry, a pantry storage closet and the Anderson wood sliding glass door leading to your back patio and yard, makes cooking out convenient.

Many upgrades including: wood laminate flooring, upgraded lighting and fixtures, ANDERSON WOOD WINDOWS, cozy gas fireplace, new roof in 2006.  You’ll enjoy relaxing on the wonderful front porch overlooking the park and swimming in the Jefferson Run Community Pool this summer.  The Villages at Jefferson Run is a friendly neighborhood with a community pond, park, walking trails, pool, clubhouse and more! Walk to the Licking Heights West Elementary School, which is right in the Jefferson Run community.

1387 Pansy Street is in the Villages at Jefferson Run subdivision in Jefferson Township - Blacklick Ohio with easy access to I-270.    Very convenient to Mt. Carmel Hospital, many stores, restaurants and shopping on East Broad Street (Meijers, Target, Lowe’s, Kroger and many restaurants).

To view more details and pictures of this Blacklick Ohio Detached Condo, visit:  http://www.columbuscastles.com/petras-featured-homes/featured?id=2110099

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

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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.

1387 Pansy Street 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 1387 Pansy Street, Blacklick, Ohio 43004,  by MLS number 211009984 .

Search all real estate listings in Licking Heights 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.

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.

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Eat Out and Feel Good About It!

Temporarily, put aside those New Year’s resolutions of losing weight to help out the local Columbus economy and charity!!  The theme for Restaurant Week Winter 2011 is Eat, Drink and Be Charitable.  Not only will you enjoy a delicious 3 course meal, you’ll be supporting the local restaurant industry and the Mid-Ohio Foodbank which will receive a $5,000 donation, on behalf of participating restaurants and (614) Magazine. This is the 4th Restaurant Week Columbus event.  The previous 3 events have generated nearly $1.5 million in sales for participating restaurants and over $20,000 being donated to the Mid-Ohio Foodbank.

Restaurant Week Stimulates Columbus Economy

Forget government stimulus programs . . . .  eating out stimulates the local Columbus economy immediately.  Kent Peters of Black Creek Bistro says “When dining, 90% (of the sale) goes back to the immediate economy.” and “Eating locally keeps it in Columbus and supporting your own community.  Restaurant Week is all about Columbus and the local businesses.”

Restaurant Week Columbus “RWC” Sneak Peek Event

A RWC Sneak Peek event will also be held on Thursday, January 13, 2011, from 6-8pm at the new Buckeye Hall of Fame Grill, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Mid-Ohio Foodbank.  This event  features a first look at RWC menus and tastings of Trinchero wines, Columbus Brewing Company beers and Maker’s Mark cocktails.

Over 50 Restaurants Participate in RWC

There are over 50 restaurants participating in this 4th RWC event.  This event is so popular, they recommend reservations because restaurants may quickly book up. This is a great week to experience places you’ve been meaning to try. I’m excited because many of my favorite restaurants are participating.  Here’s list of restaurants participating in the 4th Restaurant Week Columbus:

Aab India - Indian Restaurant in Grandview
Basil - Asian Restaurant North Campus
Bel Lago Waterfront Bistro (Beautiful outdoor dining on the Hoover Resevoir in Westerville Ohio)
Black Creek Bistro - Olde Town East
BonVie - French Restaurant at Easton Town Center
Buckeye Hall of Fame Grill - Olentangy River Road by Lennox Shopping Center
Cabo Cocina - Southwest Fusion Restaurant in Dublin
Cameron’s American Bistro - Worthington
Cimi’s Bistro - at the Pinnacle Golf Club in Grove City
Columbus Brewing Company in German Village
Columbus Fish Market - Seafood Restaurant in North Columbus and Worthington Ohio
Figlio -Italian Restaurant on the Strip in Grandview
Flatiron Bar & Diner - Downtown Columbus
Giorgio Italian Restaurant - Clintonville
Haiku - Japanese Restaurant in Short North Arts District
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse in the Short North Arts District, Dublin, Worthington and North Columbus
J. Gilbert’s Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Worthington
Kogen’s Asian Cuisine & Sushi on Sawmill Parkway in Powell
LaFogata - Mexican Restaurant in Short North area
Latitude 41 - Downtown Columbus
Lemongrass Fusion Bistro - Short North
Level Dining Lounge - Modern American Restaurant in the Short North Arts District
Lindeys - Upscale Restaurant in German Village
Luce Enoteca - Powell
M - Downtown in Miranova overlooking Scioto River
Martini Modern Italian - Short North
Matt The Millers Tavern - in Muirfield - Dublin Ohio
Mezzo Italian Kitchen and Wine - Italian Restaurant at Creekside in Gahanna
Michael O’Toole’s - Nationwide Arena District
Mitchell’s Steakhouse - in Worthington and Downtown Columbus
Moretti’s of Arlington - Family Owned Italian Restaurant in Upper Arlington
Mortons Steakhouse in Downtown Columbus
Oscars Restaurant & Bar - Dublin
Polaris Grill
Refectory - Bethel Road in Northwest Columbus
Rigsby’s Kitchen - Short North
Rosendales Modern Bistro - Upscale Restaurant in Short North Arts District
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in Worthington Ohio
Sage American Bistro - Contemporary cuisine on the Ohio State University Campus
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - at Easton Town Center
Spagio - Italian Restaurant in Grandview
Sushi Rock - Short North
The Clarmont - German Village
The Melting Post - Fondue Restaurant at Easton Town Center
The Olde Mohawk - German Village
The River Club - Waterfront dining overlooking Downtown Columbus
The Rossi - Bar and Kitchen in the Short North Arts District
The Top Steakhouse - East Columbus
Trattoria Roma - Italian Restaurant in Grandview
Tucci’s - California Bistro in Downtown Dublin
Vino Vino Restaurant & Winebar - Grandview
Vittoria Ristorante - Italian Restaurant in Powell Ohio
Vonn Jazz - Worthington
Worthington Inn - High Street in Downtown Worthington

I hope you take the opportunity to try one of these wonderful restaurants during Restaurant Week Columbus and support our local restaurants and the Mid Ohio Food Bank.  To learn more and view the specially priced menus visit:  http://www.restaurantweekcolumbus.com/

Like most families, one of the things my family looks forward to is the special food we make for our Christmas and New Years celebrations.  This special raspberry ice cream punch recipe is one of my family’s favorites.  Not only is it super easy to make, it’s very tasty and pretty too!  My family likes it so much, they often ask me to make this recipe for special family gatherings throughout the year too.  People who try it always ask me what’s in it, so I figured I might as well post it online to share with all my friends, family and clients too.

Raspberry Punch Ingredients:

2 liter bottle of ginger ale
2 quarts of any mixed raspberry 100% juice blend
1 container of frozen raspberry sherbet ice cream
frozen or fresh raspberries to top off the punch

Pour ginger ale and raspberry juice blend into punch bowl.   Add ball shaped scoops of the raspberry sherbet ice cream all over the top of liquid.  Then spread the raspberries evenly on top of the ice cream scoops.  They’ll float for a while on top of the sherbet, but as it melts they will sink to the bottom.  You’ll want to make sure you include some of the raspberries with each serving of the punch because they truly add a richer flavor to the punch and they’re yummy to eat, as you get to the bottom of your glass.

I love shopping at Costco and they often have a frozen mixed berry blend which I’ve used (as you see in the picture above), because it’s more affordable than buying a small bag of frozen raspberries at the grocery store.  Plus I usually have some of the frozen mixed berries blend in my freezer because I use them to make protein shakes.  So the good thing about this recipe is that it is flexible and you can adjust it according to your tastes and ingredients you may already have on hand.

I’ve used various raspberry juice blends depending on what I can find and what’s on sale.  So just pick a combination that works for you (raspberry pomegranate is one of my favorites and raspberry with cranberry is pretty tasty too).   That’s part of what’s so fun about this recipe is trying different raspberry juice blends. I recommend you use a 100% juice blend, without added sugar, because it’s more refreshing since the ginger ale and ice cream have more than enough sugar.

People often ask if you can put alcohol in this punch.  We often do add some of the punch to a glass of wine and it’s quite yummy.  I prefer to do that, rather than adding the alcohol into the actual punch bowl, because not everyone will want alcohol in their punch.

I’d love to hear what you think, after trying this recipe and hear any variations you may have come up with too.

I hope you and your family have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND BLESSED NEW YEAR!!!

Best priced 4 bedroom home, currently for sale in Westervile:  971 Timberbank Drive, Westerville, Ohio 43081 offers great space for the price with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a 2 car garage and convenient location close to parks, swimming pool, Westerville bike trails, shopping and easy access to I-270.  Priced similar to a short sale or foreclosure, but without the hastle!  This Westerville  home is listed for sale at $149,900.

*** SOLD AT 100% OF LIST PRICE - WITH 79 DAYS ON THE MARKET***

Great deal on this 4 Bedroom Westerville Home for Sale

This home has great curb appeal with a large front porch to relax on and offers a nice layout with a kitchen open to the family room which has a cozy wood burning fireplace with blowers, dining room is open to the living room and the spacious basement offers play space.

Kitchen features an island, white wood cabinetry, ceramic tile back splash, wood laminate flooring, built in microwave and dishwasher, gas range and refrigerator.

Huge master suite has a walk in closet and full master bath with shower.  You’ll enjoy summer cookouts and entertaining on the large custom deck.  Many rooms have fresh neutral paint.   PLUS SELLER WILL PROVIDE A $2500 NEW CARPET ALLOWANCE AT LIST PRICE - making this home move in ready!

To view more details and pictures of 971 Timberbank, visit:  http://www.columbuscastles.com/petras-featured-homes/featured?id=2100451

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

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971 Timberbank Drive is also on the Columbus Ohio MLS

When searching for Westerville real estate listings using the Columbus Ohio MLS (Multiple Listing Service) searches on the internet, you can find this home by MLS number 210045156.

EXCELLENT RATED WESTERVILLE SCHOOLS

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

Pointview Elementary
Genoa Middle School
Westerville South High School

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