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2012 Taste of Powell – A Great Event

Posted on 05/06/2012 | Leave a comment

The Powell Chamber of Commerce sponsored another Taste of Powell where over 20 restaurants featured their favorite dishes for us to test-taste while listening to a band. The annual event is held at the Columbus Zoo at the Water’s Edge pavillion. The weather this year was perfect – a warm pleasant evening.

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NEW LISTING – Do you work in Polaris, Powell or Dublin?

Posted on 05/01/2012 | Leave a comment

This charming home is located south of Delaware in Stratford Woods, making it very convenient to shopping, entertainment or employment in Dublin, Powell or the Polaris area. You’ll also love getting a lot of living space at a very reasonable price … it’s only $199,900 for total living space of 2,855 sq ft (includes lower level).

Enjoy evenings on your paver patio on a quiet side street overlooking your large sloped lawn. It’s perfect for BBQ’s. During cooler times, move the party inside to the fantastic finished lower level with a wet bar. At formal holidays, there is a formal dining room next to a formal living room. The island kitchen has plenty of space for helping hands, no matter the season. Plus, there’s a good-sized area for casual dining.

Upstairs are 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a laundry with a wall ironing board. The owner’s suite is vaulted with plant ledges. The owner’s bath has a jetted tub, shower stall and walk-in closet. It’s well located away from the other bedrooms for added privacy.

Give me a call if you would like more info on this terrific home.

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The 2012 Taste of Powell is Coming Soon – May 3

Posted on 04/29/2012 | Leave a comment

Taste of Powell Ohio 43065It’s that time again for the yummy Taste of Powell. If you have never attended this event, make sure you do so this year. For only $25 you can sample the finest fare from over 20 restaurants. Actually you can do more than sample if you visit the booths multiple times, but none of us want to admit that we do that, do we.

DETAILS

  • When: Thursday May 3, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Where: Columbus Zoo, Water’s Edge Events Park
  • Cost: $25 per ticket, plus cash bar
  • Music: Derek Dicenzo Trio

BUY TICKETS

The event is put on by the Powell Chamber of Commerce and you can purchase tickets online at their web site. Order tickets. You can also buy tickets at these local restaurants:

  • Culver’s, 4137 W Powell Rd (west of Sawmill Pkwy)
  • Local Roots, 15 E Olentangy St (at downtown 4 Corners area)
  • Vittoria, 10241 Sawmill Pkwy (south of Powell Rd)

If you see me there, stuffing my face, be sure to say ‘hi’.

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1 Qtr Home Sales Results for Central Ohio

Posted on 04/09/2012 | Leave a comment

Enough days have passed since the end of the first quarter, that I can now look at the real estate home sale results. Generally the results are pretty positive when compared with the 1st Quarter 2011. Most school districts realized an increase in the number of homes sold, and many also benefitted from higher average prices as well. Remember, when considering higher prices, that doesn’t mean that any given home will receive more money, it merely means the average of the prices the buyers CHOSE to buy was higher. In a way, that can be good since it may indicate that buyers are in better financial positions when they finally decide to buy.

1st Qtr Home Sales *
School 2011
#		 2012
#		 %
Chg		 2011
Avg $		 2012
Avg $		 %
Chg
New Albany 52 54 +3.8% $411,688 $449,190 +9.1%
Dublin 72 96 +33.3% $340,516 $352,136 +3.4%
Olentangy (Rt 23 west) 74 74 0.0% $381,090 $345,315 -9.4%
Olentangy (Rt 23 east) 56 81 +44.6% $288,849 $300,727 +4.1%
Big Walnut 32 24 -25.0% $236,814 $261,066 +10.2%
Worthington 66 99 +50.0% $237,233 $225,191 -5.1%
Westerville 113 110 -2.6% $213,378 $202,877 -4.9%
Buckeye Valley 16 23 +43.7% $297,196 $223,175 -24.9%
Hilliard 115 105 -8.7% $212,216 $192,141 -9.5%
Marysville 34 33 -2.9% $190,209 $159,350 -16.2%
Delaware 36 60 +66.7% $142,931 $149,411 +4.5%

* Data does not include homes sold as REO, foreclosure or short sale.

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Posted in Central Ohio, Delaware County, Delaware Ohio, Dublin Ohio, Franklin County, Galena Ohio, Hilliard Ohio, Home prices, Homes, Housing stats, Lewis Center Ohio, Powell Ohio, Worthington Ohio

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Our Tax Rates Keep Going Up … Surprised?

Posted on 03/09/2012 | Leave a comment

Every year after the local property tax rates are published on the Auditor’s web site, I update a tax graph that compares the various rates for nearby school districts. I frequently get questions or requests from readers regarding these graphs.

Well, I just updated the graph again and this year there were some noticeable changes in the districts’ relationships with each other. Most noticeable is that the top tax rate is now approaching $100 (that’s per $1000 of assessed value). For all prior years, New Albany had the highest tax rate by far. Now the Hilliard district is higher than New Albany’s. There are other changes as well. For comparison, view the graph I posted a year ago to see how much things have changed. View 2011 graph.

2012 Tax Rates by Central Ohio School District

2012 central ohio tax rates by school district

Click to enlarge. Note that the base is at $20 not $0

NOTE: On March 6, Westerville approved a school levy. I doubt that the increase of that levy has been incorporated into the Auditor’s web site data at this writing.

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Homes For Sale in Olentangy SD

Posted on 02/13/2012 | Leave a comment

It’s time to start searching for a home if you want to move by the end of the school year. I work mostly in the Olentangy school district area, and there are many homes available for buyers to choose. The following chart shows the number of homes for sale as of this afternoon. It changes all the time but this gives you a glimpse into the variety you’ll have to view. There are also many new home builders that will be more than willing to build your home from scratch. Some are starting to offer special deals, since the economy has impacted their business moreso than the resale market.

Zip # For Sale Sq Ft Avg $
43015 72 3590 $530,599
43065 154 3818 $505,680
43082 30 3394 $415,546
43021 49 3137 $359,076
43035 119 2728 $296,505

If you’re into luxury homes, there are 13 homes priced over $1 million with an average sq ft of 7883. All are located west of Rt 23 with most being in the various subdivisions along the Olentangy River between Powell Rd up to the junction with Rt 23 (south of Delaware).

If you’re ready to start looking, give me a call and we’ll go shopping. Remember, interest rates are rock bottom!

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