Powell, Ohio, real estate
Powell, Ohio, real estate continues to be a great market, with homes that start in the mid $100,000 range and go as high as $1,000,000 plus, with the average home price at $379,900.
Located approximately 14 miles north of downtown Columbus between the Scioto and Olentangy river valleys, Powell, Ohio, is home to mostly upscale and luxury neighborhoods, including Wedgewood, The Retreat, Kinsale Village, and Olentangy Ridge. An upscale bedroom community, Powell, Ohio, continues to have a very active real estate market due to its picturesque subdivisions and expansive areas.
Powell prides itself in being a primarily residential community, with very little industrial or commercial presence, although it does have an historic business district featuring unique antique shops.
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Schools
Powell residents are served by the Olentangy Local School District, which serves most of Southern Delaware County including Lewis Center. Olentangy Schools has more than 11,000 students and consists of 11 elementary, three middle and two high schools. In response to a population explosion in the school district in the last few decades, Olentangy has opened many new schools and plans to open several more in the near future..
Career and technical education is provided by the Delaware Career Center. While being a rapidly growing district, quality has not been compromised; again on its 2005-2006 District Report Card Olentangy Local Schools achieved an Excellent rating and met 103.3 out of 120 performance index points. In addition, Olentangy Local School District received an "Excellent" rating by the Ohio Department of Education for the 2006-07 school year.
Parks and Surrounding Attractions
The City of Powell currently operates eight park sites, including Beechwood Park, which features a nature preserve with walking trails and educational areas; Murphy Park, located on the former site of Murphy’s Party Barn and featuring bocce ball and horse shoes; and Village Green, with an amphitheater, playground splash pad, and bike trails.
A number of recreational areas are located within commuting distance of the city, including the 8,600-acre Alum Creek State Park and the 1,050-acre Highbanks Metro Park.
In adjoining Liberty Township, the Columbus Zoo and its soon-to-be-open water park, Zoombezi Bay, O'Shaughnessy Dam, and the Olentangy Indian Caverns, offer residents and visitors alike, entertainment and recreational options.
The open spaces of Powell, Ohio, lend themselves to beautiful golf courses including Kinsale Golf & Fitness Club, Safari Golf Club, Scioto Reserve Golf & Athletic Club, Shamrock Golf Club, Wedgewood Golf & Country Club.
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