Unique Columbus Neighborhoods

Columbus is made up of many dynamic neighborhoods and communities . There is a movement toward urban living downtown with new condominiums and homes popping up every year . Some neighborhoods are locked in geographically while others outside the 1-270 outer belt are still growing. Each area is proud of its “flavor” and Columbus offers many for you to enjoy .

Bexley

bexley.org The City of Bexley was established in 1908 with its own elected mayor, city council, and police department . Just east of downtown, Bexley has a small population of approximately 14,000, with outstanding schools and excellent city services . Along with the public school system, Bexley is home to the exceptional Columbus School for Girls and St . Charles Preparatory School for boys . Bexley is also home to Capital University . It is populated with Tudor Style mansions as well as contemporary homes and condominiums . Many of the grand old houses were built during the prosperous 1920s and still carry the names of their original owners Jeffrey, Huntington, and Lazarus .

Clintonville

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Further north along High Street are the communities of Clintonville and Beechwold . Whetstone Park is located here and is a popular spot with the Columbus Park of Roses where 11,000 rose bushes on 13 acres can be visited . These are two highly sought-after neighborhoods for people who want quiet streets and rows of quaint two-story homes, brick ranches, and Dutch colonials . These neighborhoods are like a city-within-a-city in Columbus .

German Village

germanvillage.com German Village, immediately south of I-70 in downtown Columbus, originally housed many German workers in the 19th century . Today, it is a tourist center with gift shops, restaurants, and a history museum . The picturesque houses range from snug story-and-a-half brick bungalows to Victorian brick mansions . Schiller Park offers Summer Theater, flower gardens, and a reflecting pool . The White House has a designated German Village as a Preserve America Community for its historic preservation efforts. It is the first Ohio neighborhood to receive such a designation .

Grandview Heights

grandviewheights.org Grandview Heights is an older neighborhood west of downtown and The Ohio State University . It has a strong sense of identity and a diverse mix of housing from older two-story frame homes with big front porches to a luxury high-rise condominium tower . Grandview has a busy entertainment and commercial district that includes gourmet restaurants, movie theaters, antique shops, and art galleries . Its residents are as diverse as its housing, and as in Bexley, there is a core of long-term citizens who were born and raised there .

Italian Village

italianvillage.org Italian Village is a small neighborhood just north of downtown and east of High Street in the Short North area . Most of the homes were built between 1880 and 1915 . Today many twostory brick and frame homes are being renovated under the guidelines of the Italian Village Commission . New housing and condos are rapidly appearing due to the short walking distance to the art galleries, restaurants, and jazz clubs in the Short North . Italian Village has become one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Columbus . It is part of the fabulous Short North! It is hip, it is convenient to downtown, and it is affordable .

Olde Towne East

oldetowneeast.org Olde Towne East was one of the first neighborhoods of Columbus . Some homes were built as early as the 1830s and represent more than 50 architectural styles . It was once Columbus’ wealthiest neighborhoods and many of the homes are now being restored . Homes in this area range from relatively modest two-story residences to magnificent Victorian homes surrounding Franklin Park Conservatory and lining Bryden Road .

University District

universitydistrict.org Experience the energy of the neighborhoods that surround the country’s largest public institution of higher learning and make up the University District! Adjacent to The Ohio State University, the University District is an eclectic mix of thirteen distinct neighborhoods and six business districts . University District is home to the famous Eddie George Restaurant . Many nearby homes have been renovated or updated recently .

Upper Arlington

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Upper Arlington is located across the Olentangy River from The Ohio State University, and it’s one of the oldest and most prestigious suburbs of Columbus . Approximately 90 years old and just under 10 square miles in size, Upper Arlington is called home by more than 33,000 residents . They value its strong sense of tradition and community, excellent school system, beautiful neighborhoods with mature street trees, and the many exceptional safety and City services that are provided .