Grove City, Ohio
Population: 27,075 est. - Franklin County
GROVE CITY OHIO REAL ESTATE MARKET
The upscale community of Bexley is conveniently located just three miles east of Downtown Columbus, about 10 minutes from Port Columbus Airport and about 15 minutes to the Easton Town Center, the most popular shopping, dining and entertainment destination in Central Ohio.
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Grove City is a neighborly suburb with still only a 15 minute drive to Downtown Columbus and all its attractions. Grove City home values vary due to the mixture of old, new, city and country style housing available. The average price of its homes is around $164,000. Compare Grove City home sales prices to other Central Ohio communities.
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Grove City OH Real Estate Sales Values
| #SFM Homes Sold | Lowest Price | Average Price | Highest Price | |
| 2005 | 704 | $13,170 | $156,035 | $825,000 |
| 2006 | 665 | $9,500 | $152,730 | $455,000 |
| 2007 | 663 | $17,000 | $153,726 | $612,000 |
| # of Condos Sold | Lowest Price | Average Price | Highest Price | |
| 2005 | 78 | $65,000 | $138,992 | $209,000 |
| 2006 | 80 | $74,000 | $133,748 | $225,362 |
| 2007 | 73 | $68,000 | $145,031 | $259,900 |
GROVE CITY SCHOOLS
The South-Western City School District is located in the southern gateway of Columbus, Ohio. The 127-square-mile district encompasses most of the southwestern quadrant of Franklin County, including a substantial portion of the City of Columbus. South-Western is the second largest school district in the county and the sixth largest in Ohio with over 19,000 students. South-Western City Schools received Continuous Improvement on their 2005-2006 district report card meeting 92.6 out of 120 performance index points. However, most of the Grove City schools, themselves, have been rated Excellent or Effective for the 2005-2006 school year. South-Western schools that educate Grove City residents include a public preschool, 17 elementary, 5 intermediate schools, 5 middle, 4 high, 3 special-education schools and 1 career academy.
PARKS & RECREATION
Grove City and surrounding area parks not only provide the opportunity to get out among beautiful flora and fauna, but also provide a host of activities for the entire family. Grove City Parks & Rec provides sporting events for all ages as well as a family waterpark, the Big Splash, operating from May-September. Parks & Rec also host yearly events like the community egg hunt, herb plant sale and Blast at Beulah.
The Grove City Kids Association also provides opportunities for recreational sports all year round. Along nearby Darby Creek, Trapper John’s Canoe Livery conducts canoeing trips.
GROVE CITY OHIO GOLF COURSES:
Bolton Field Golf Course, Grovebook Golf Club, Hickory Hills Golf Club, Oakhurst Country Club, Phoenix Golf Links, Pinnacle Golf Club
COMMUNITY EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS
The Town Center Inc. also does its part to bring the community together. Running from July 9-September 10 on Saturdays from 8am-noon, is the Farmer’s Market where dozens of farmers come to Town Center to sell their produce. Grove City celebrates the arts annually the third weekend in September with Arts in the Alley, a convergence of artists and craftsmen from all around the country. Kicking off the weekend is a community parade, taking place on Saturday morning.
Grove City offers a host of entertainment with its Little Theatre off Broadway and its horseracing tracks, Scioto Downs and Beulah Park. Along with horseracing, Beulah Park is also host to many family events and concerts.
BUSINESS
Attracted by the community’s strong work ethic and a pro-business city administration, dozens of new companies have located to Grove City over the last decade, creating thousands of jobs. This dynamic economic base has allowed the city to continually reinvest its resources in roads, utilities, parks, safety and resident services.
Conveniently located off I-270 and 71, the city is the perfect Central Ohio location to host your wedding reception, family reunion, business meeting or convention. Several types of meeting facilities to fit all your needs can be found in and around Grove City.
GROVE CITY OHIO HISTORY
Grove City was founded in 1852 and the ideals of hard work and high standards established by its leaders still permeate the community today. Most Livable Community status was given to Grove City by an independent research firm, which considered factors such as low crime, low overall taxes, housing availability and access to lifestyle opportunities. Grove City offers the vibrancy of a city on the move, but retains the tranquility of small-town America, it is a community that can truly offer lifestyles from cosmopolitan to country.
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