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What’s so important about

SCHOOL DISTRICTS?

Buyers sometimes ask me why school districts are important, especially if they don’t plan to have - or plan to have - school-age children living in the home they purchase. In many parts of the US - our Central Ohio market included - the school district has a significant impact on the resale value of a home. This article from Realtor.com, published in 2024, provides some excellent insight on why schools matter and just how much more buyers are willing to pay for their school district of choice.

If you’re ready to start searching for homes in one of these districts - or you’d like information about one that’s not listed here, please give me a call! I love helping buyers find the homes that are just right for them!

  • LOCATION: Central. This is the state’s second largest school district, with more than 100 schools in diverse neighborhoods all over the city.

    ZIP CODES: 43004, 43016, 43017, 43026, 43054, 43068, 43081, 43085, 43110, 43119, 43123, 43125, 43137, 43201, 43202, 43203, 43204, 43205, 43206, 43207, 43209, 43210, 43211, 43212, 43213, 43214, 43215, 43217, 43219, 43220, 43221, 43222, 43223, 43224, 43227, 43228, 43229, 43230, 43231, 43232, 43235

    2024 Single-Family Home Sales*
    Sold: 5007
    Price Range: $25,000 to $2.2 million
    AVERAGE:
    Sale Price: $293,181
    Square footage: 1461
    Price per square foot: $198
    Time on market: 24 days

    https://www.ccsoh.us/

  • LOCATION: Northwest

    ZIP CODES: 43016, 43017, 43015, 43064, 43065, 43220, 43221, 43235

    2024 Home Single Family Home Sales*
    Sold: 729
    Price Range: $205,000 to $4 million
    AVERAGE:
    Sale Price: $686,874
    Square footage: 2770
    Price per square foot: $247
    Time on market: 30 days

    https://www.dublinschools.net/

  • LOCATION: North/Northwest

    ZIP CODES: 43065, 43074, 43015, 43016, 43017, 43021, 43035, 43082, 43235, 43240

    2024 Home Single Family Home Sales*
    Sold: 1195
    Price Range: $221,000 to $3.66 million
    AVERAGE:
    Sale Price: $650,620
    Square footage: 2749
    Price per square foot: $238
    Time on market: 30 days

    https://www.olentangy.k12.oh.us/

  • LOCATION: Northwest/Central

    ZIP CODES: 43212, 43220, 43221

    2024 Home Single Family Home Sales*
    Sold: 470
    Price Range: $300,000 to $2.66 million
    AVERAGE:
    Sale Price: $739,594
    Square footage: 2239
    Price per square foot: $332
    Time on market: 20 days

    https://www.uaschools.org/

  • LOCATION: Northwest/Central

    ZIP CODES: 43212

    2024 Home Single Family Home Sales*
    Sold: 69
    Price Range: $295,000 to $1.68 million
    AVERAGE:
    Sale Price: $693,796
    Square footage: 1832
    Price per square foot: $377
    Time on market: 17 days

    https://www.ghschools.org/

  • LOCATION: West

    ZIP CODES: 43026, 43228, 43221, 43204, 43162, 43119, 43064, 43016, 43002, 43240

    2024 Home Single Family Home Sales*
    Sold: 1011
    Price Range: $140,000 to $3.2 million
    AVERAGE:
    Sale Price: $449,768
    Square footage: 1992
    Price per square foot: $229
    Time on market: 19 days

    https://www.hilliardschools.org/

  • LOCATION: East

    ZIP CODES: 43031, 43054, 43081, 43230

    2024 Home Single Family Home Sales*
    Sold: 251
    Price Range: $252,000 to $4.2 million
    AVERAGE:
    Sale Price: $877,726
    Square footage: 3100
    Price per square foot: $274
    Time on market: 24 days

    https://(https:/www.napls.us/

  • LOCATION: North/Central

    ZIP CODES: 43085, 43235, 43065, 43081, 43229

    2024 Home Single Family Home Sales*
    Sold: 520
    Price Range: $170,000 to $1.5 million
    AVERAGE:
    Sale Price: $474,416
    Square footage: 1985
    Price per square foot: $246
    Time on market: 16 days

    https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/

  • LOCATION: Northeast

    ZIP CODES: 43081, 43082, 43085, 43229, 43230, 43231

    2024 Home Single Family Home Sales*
    Sold: 887
    Price Range: $135,000 to $2.33 million
    AVERAGE:
    Sale Price: $432,671
    Square footage: 1989
    Price per square foot: $221
    Time on market: 15 days

    https://www.westerville.k12.oh.us/

  • LOCATION: Northwest

    ZIP CODES: 43040, 43045, 43061, 43064, 43067, 43344, 43358

    2024 Home Single Family Home Sales*
    Sold: 432
    Price Range: $97,500 - $875,000
    AVERAGE:
    Sale Price: $388,980
    Square footage: 2092
    Price per square foot: $192
    Time on market: 20 days

    https://www.marysville.k12.oh.us/

Home Sales in Central Ohio School Districts

BY THE NUMBERS

I’ve compiled data from the Columbus Board of Realtors® to make it easier for you to compare homes in a few of the different school districts in the Central Ohio Market. Keep in mind that this is only a snapshot of a broad area. Values can and do fluctuate significantly within school districts based on specific neighborhood as well as home size, condition, and amenities. Once we’ve identified the school district(s) you’re interested in, I’ll help you narrow down your search so we’re focused on the specific neighborhoods that meet your criteria.

Click any school district to see detailed information on sales trends.