Columbus and Central OH New Neighborhoods and Communities

Neighborhoods are the lingua franca of real estate agents and consumers — a classification system that condenses a wealth of information about home prices, property types, demographics, proximity to schools and other amenities into a single, easy to remember term.

To those who are already familiar with it, a neighborhood name conjures up more than just statistics — it’s an image of a place and the people who live there.

Neighborhoods are a way of breaking down what might otherwise be an overwhelming set of choices into more manageable subsets. Today's home buyer isn't simply looking for a home, they are looking for a community that matches their lifestyle, or the lifestyle they aspire to, and one that offers the opportunity to connect with others who share similar traits and values.

The housing market continues to see steady, positive growth which is adding to builder confidence. Developers have been scrambling to open subdivisions before inventories of available lots are exhausted in existing communities. If you interested in considering new homes including newly built spec homes, a semi-custom, or a custom built home, below you will find information on some of Central Ohio's newest neighborhoods and communities.

Dominion Homes expects to open five subdivisions this year, including more than 300 lots in Dublin, Jerome Township, Berlin Township, Pickerington and the Olentangy area.



Fischer Homes is about to open Heritage Preserve off Alton and Darby Creek Road in Hilliard, which will have 687 residences, 405 of which will be single-family homes.

Northstar Communities, a partnership between Nationwide Realty Partners and The Robert Weiler Company, is a 1,700-acre mixed-use development located north of Polaris near I-71 and US 36-37 in southern Delaware County, one of the country's fastest growing areas. Northstar will include 1,300 residential units, 300 acres of commercial land, a site for elementary and middle schools, and 400 acres of open space, including parks, paths and preservation areas. At the center of this development is the already popular Northstar golf course, an 18-hole course designed by former Ohio State and PGA golfer John Cook.

Fast Facts

• 832 single-family homes and 468 condominiums ranging from $250,000 to $1 million
• 810 acres of green space, including walking and biking paths, ponds, parks and water features
• 1+ million square feet of retail, office, restaurant, senior housing and hotel projects
• 18-hole championship golf course featuring 7,500 yards as well as pool and clubhouse

Call for showings on existing inventory homes or for more information about the available lots and builders to choose from in Heritage Preserve , Northstar Communities , or any of the other new communities please contact Jason Opland and Better Homes and Gardens Realty at 614.332.6984.

It is important to consider the value of a full time Real Estate Agent that has local knowledge of your search area when buying or selling a home. I would be happy to meet with you to explain all of the benefits. Remember, using me as your buyers agent costs you nothing but assures you that you secured the best purchase terms possible! (see Why Buyers Should Use a Realtor)

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