Category Archives: Golf Village, Kinsale

Are You Ready For A Condo Yet?

Posted on 02/27/2010 | Leave a comment

By now, you may have heard that here in central Ohio we just broke the 100-year old record for snow fall with just under 30″ for the month of February. Those of us with single-family homes have been shoveling … and shoveling … and shoveling some more.

The people who live in condos don’t have to shovel snow unless they decide to perhaps do their sidewalks. The Condo Association has agreements with landscapers to plow the streets and sometimes the drives which allows the residents to enter via their garage, rather than needing to use the sidewalk to the front door.

In southern Delaware County, there are beau coup condo complexes with a wide variety of styles, sizes, prices, floor plans, and extra amenities such as fitness equipment and pools near the clubhouse. Most are located around the Powell and Lewis Center areas. Condos are also popular around Dublin and Hilliard, which is in Franklin County. Prices can range from the $90,000′s up to over $400,000 for large, luxury condos. You’ll find some of those around Powell and Dublin.

Maple Creek condo complex, Westerville OH 43082 Choosing to live in a condo is usually a lifestyle decision. The people may choose this carefree lifestyle if they are busy with activities and don’t want to devote weekends to maintaining a single-family home and mowing grass. People who travel frequently for their employment may prefer the comfort of knowing their home is a little more cared for while they are away on business. Retirees may like the freedom to spend summers here, then spend winters in warmer climes.

If you’re in the market for a lifestyle change and a condo, I have a listing that is located in the southeast Delaware County area, so it is convenient to shopping and restaurants while still being near an upscale residential area. It also has a very competitive price. Read More.

Copyright © 2010. Elaine Reese, Real Living HER. Reproduction of any portion of this blog post or the images is prohibited by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. If this post is being viewed on any site other than www.ReesesPiecesOfRealEstate.com then the material has been stolen without permission. Violators will be reported.

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Posted in Ballantrae, Central Ohio, Condos, patio homes, Delaware County, Dublin Ohio, Franklin County, Golf course communities, Golf Village, Kinsale, Hilliard Ohio, Homes, Homes for sale, Lewis Center Ohio, Muirfield, Powell Ohio, Scioto Reserve, Wedgewood

Tagged central ohio real estate market, luxury condos

Elaine’s Top Blog Articles for 2009

Posted on 12/29/2009 | Leave a comment

Do you like end-of-year lists? To ensure that I write about topics my readers are interested in, I review the “most read” articles at the end of the year. When I reviewed the articles with the highest traffic, I realized I could easily put them into subcategories. In case you missed any of these articles, here’s the TOP 5 articles that other readers read or referenced the most frequently. You can click on the links to read a specific article.

Most read Pages (~11,000 readers)

Subdivision Home Sales
Videos of my Listings
Stratford Woods
Reeses Peanut Team (I notice that Murphy’s page gets more traffic than MY page!)
Who Is Elaine Reese?

Most read articles about Suburbs (~7,000 readers)

Most read articles about Property Information (~5,000 readers)

Most read articles about Home Fix-ups (~4,000 readers)

Most read articles about Local Sites (~3,000 readers)

Most read articles about Nature (~3,000 readers)

Most read articles about Emerald Ash Borer (~8,000 readers)

Most read articles about Homes for Sale (~4,000 readers)

Luxury Condo in Golf Village, Powell Ohio (sold)
Hoover Reservoir executive home
Stunning 1st floor MBR in Stratford Woods (sold)
Custom-built Worthington Ohio home (sold)
1st floor MBR on wooded lot in Stratford Woods (sold)

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Posted in Ballantrae, Buyers, Central Ohio, Delaware County, Dublin Ohio, Fix-ups, Franklin County, Golf course communities, Golf Village, Kinsale, Homes, Muirfield, Powell Ohio, Scioto Reserve, Sellers, Wedgewood

Tagged central ohio real estate market, Top blog articles

Average Sales by School District & Subdivision

Posted on 12/07/2009 | Leave a comment

I’ve updated the YTD November housing stats if you’re interested in seeing how the real estate market is doing.

Average housing prices by SCHOOL DISTRICT

Average housing prices by SUBURB BY SUBDIVISION

Call me if you have any questions.

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Posted in Ballantrae, Brookside Village, Central Ohio, Delaware County, Delaware Ohio, Dublin Ohio, Franklin County, Galena Ohio, Golf course communities, Golf Village, Kinsale, Hilliard Ohio, Home prices, Homes, Housing stats, Lewis Center Ohio, Muirfield, Powell Ohio, Scioto Reserve, Wedgewood, Worthington Hills, Worthington Ohio

Tagged central ohio real estate market news

Snowbirds … buy a condo before you head South

Posted on 10/24/2009 | Leave a comment

luxury condo It’s the time of year when snowbirds are beginning to make plans for their trek south to warmer climates for the winter. Some go there at the first hint of cold while others wait till the holidays are over. Ohioans seem to favor Florida or Arizona for their winter havens.

Because these empty-nesters are on-the-go, active people they are prime candidates for trading in the “family” home for an easy-care condo. A condo is perfect for people who spend 6-months here and 6-months “there”. That way there are no worries about finding someone to mow lawns or clear snow while they’re gone.

If this lifestyle is appealing to you or if it has been part of your retirement plans, now might be a good time to purchase your northern condo. Since it’s the end of our buying season here, you might be able to get a better deal than if you wait till next spring. Sellers know that their season is ending, so they may be a little more willing to negotiate.

Right now there is a really good selection of condos in all price ranges, especially under $400,000. Here is what is on the market in southern Delaware County as of this morning:

Under $200,000: In the Powell area there are 40 condos with an average size of 1584 sq ft and an average price of $171,000. In the Lewis Center/northwest Westerville area there are 56 condos with an average size of 1473 sq ft with an average price of $160,000.
In the $200′s: In the Powell area there are 27 condos with an average size of 2155 sq ft and an average price of $239,000. In the Lewis Center/northwest Westerville area there are 21 condos with an average size of 2196 sq ft with an average price of $250,000.
In the $300′s: In the Powell area there are 32 condos with an average size of 2658 sq ft and an average price of $348,000. In the Lewis Center/northwest Westerville area there are 7 condos with an average size of 2577 sq ft with an average price of $349,000.
Over $400,000: In the Powell area there are 7 luxury condos with an average size of 3182 sq ft and an average price of $529,000.

If this lifestyle is in your plans, give me a call to review your next steps and to discuss what the options are that meet snowbird your specific needs and criteria. There is time to buy and move into your new place before you cast aside your winter coat in favor of those Jimmy Buffet shorts you have in the closet.

Oh-no … my eyes … my eyes!

Copyright © 2009. Elaine Reese, Real Living HER. Reproduction of any portion of this blog post or the images is prohibited by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. If this post is being viewed on any site other than www.ReesesPiecesOfRealEstate.com then the material has been stolen without permission. Violators will be reported.

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Posted in Buyers, Central Ohio, Condos, patio homes, Delaware County, Golf course communities, Golf Village, Kinsale, Home buying process, Homes, Homes for sale, Lewis Center Ohio, Powell Ohio, Scioto Reserve, Wedgewood

Tagged central ohio real estate market, luxury condos, winter snowbirds

Enjoy your Memorial Day holiday … I plan to

Posted on 05/23/2009 | Leave a comment

Have you made your holiday weekend plans? Or are you staying flexible so you can enjoy last minute fun?

I’m hoping to work in my yard. Haven’t had the chance to do that this year. Every time I’ve thought I’d take a few hours off to do it, I get a phone call that changed my plans. I’ve bought the weed killer and the lawn fertilizer. I have a few annuals to put in, complete with the special soil mix to hold the water.

I may have to dig up some ornamental grasses that didn’t make it through this past harsh winter. Others really need to be divided, but I tried that last year and wasn’t strong enough to get the shovel through the base. Thankfully, I don’t have to mow lawn anymore. That’s my one splurge … I hire it done. It takes them a matter of minutes to do what it took me a good hour and half to do.

Many people may be planning to save money by staying close to home. If you’re looking for some suggestions perhaps some of these previous posts will give you some ideas.

Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay (Powell OH). It’s not free but it’s local and fun for the whole family. My family went there for Mother’s Day and had a great time.

Highbanks Metro Park (Lewis Center OH) is a great place to hike the trails or gather for a family picnic. Stroll through the woods or meander along the Olentangy River. There’s one trail that dogs can walk on, but they can be at the picnic places. Keep them on a leash and of course, pick up the doo-doo.

Alum Creek Reservoir (Lewis Center OH) has something for everyone. There’s a beach, picnic areas, boat launches, camping areas and a dog park with its own beach.

If you just want to relax along water, southern Delaware County has four such waterways: Hoover Reservoir, Alum Creek Reservoir, the Olentangy River, and the Scioto River.

If golfing is more your thing, there are LOTS of opportunities.

If you’re short on time or have only an hour or two, you can visit Hayden Run Falls where you can walk through a wooded area to see the falls, or get a unique view of the Scioto River. You’ll forget that you’re in the heart of a busy city.

If you need a reminder of why we have this 3-day weekend, be sure to read Missy Caulk’s blog post. She has included many great quotes from past politicians when patriotism was perhaps a little more prevalent than it is now. Plus, she honors her son who is now serving in the Navy.

Whatever you decide to do, I hope you take some time to recharge your batteries, get re-acquainted with your family, enjoy a little nature, and just RELAX. Oh, and I’ll be the one with the sore muscles come Tuesday.

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Posted in Ballantrae, Brookside Village, Central Ohio, Columbus Ohio, Delaware County, Dublin Ohio, Franklin County, Galena Ohio, Golf course communities, Golf Village, Kinsale, Lewis Center Ohio, Muirfield, Powell Ohio, Scioto Reserve, Water fun, Wedgewood, Worthington Hills, Worthington Ohio

Tagged Alum Creek dog park, Alum Creek Reservoir, central ohio real estate market, Columbus Zoo, Hayden Run Falls, Highbanks metro park

Tired of shoveling the white stuff? Maybe you need a condo.

Posted on 01/21/2009 | Leave a comment

A lot of my articles concern single-family homes. Well, today I’ll write something for you condo buyers. Particularly those wanting to buy in the general area of the Olentangy School District which pretty much covers most of Southern Delaware County. I just checked to see what was currently on the market and the price ranges, so I’ll share my findings with you in case you’re in the market for easy-care living.

The information below is only for attached condo units which may consist of 2-3-4 attached units. Remember, these are the homes that are active listings at the moment I conducted the search today. Count on the data changing, but it should give you a general idea for prices and size of units.

The Powell Area

This area essentially extends west from Olentangy River Rd to the Scioto River; from the Delaware County line north to Hyatts Rd. Copyrighted Lakes at Golf Village

Over $400,000, there are 5 listings with an average price in the $450′s. They average a little over 2500 sq ft.
In the $300′s, there are 13 listings. Their average price is the mid-$300′s for around 2600 sq ft.
There are more condos are in the $200′s with 27 such homes in this category. These homes are a little smaller but still averaging 2200 sq ft.
Last, there are 43 condos priced below $200K. Their average price is $173K with an average size of just under 1600 sq ft.

The Lewis Center Area

This area extends east from Rt 23 to the vicinity of Alum Creek Reservoir; from the Delaware County line north to some point past Orange Rd. There are less clear cut definitions of this area. Surprisingly, there are few active listings at this time.

Over $300,000, there is only one listing priced at $300,000 with 2000 sq ft.
There are only 2 listings in the $200′s with an average price of $224,900 and average size of a little over 2300 sq ft.
Under $200K, there are 17 condos with an average price of $150K, sized around 1440 sq ft.

The Olentangy-Delaware Area

This area extends on either side of Rt 23 from Cheshire Rd on the north to Orange Rd to the south. Essentially there are only two developments in this area. It has a Delaware mailing address but is within the Olentangy school district.

There are 6 condos priced over $300K with an average price of $376K for over 2400 sq ft. These are located in the North Orange development.
There are 9 homes priced below $200K. Their average price is $150K with just under 1500 sq ft.

If you’re in the market for low-maintenance, easy-case living, give me a call and we’ll go shopping. With the winter we’ve been having, maybe I should go shopping as well. I’m getting tired of this shoveling thing.

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Posted in Buyers, Central Ohio, Condos, patio homes, Delaware County, Delaware Ohio, Golf course communities, Golf Village, Kinsale, Home prices, Homes, Homes for sale, Housing stats, Lewis Center Ohio, Powell Ohio, Scioto Reserve