Westerville Community Info & Homes for Sale in Ohio
Founded in 1818 by a group of New England settlers, Westerville successfully blends its historic legacy with an exciting future. A suburb of Columbus, Westerville became one of the state’s fastest growing communities during the late 1960s and early ’70s as subdivisions sprang up between the uptown commercial district and Hoover Reservoir. Presently, this historic town is growing again, this time north into Southern Delaware County.
Located in Delaware County and in the northeast corner of bustling Franklin County, Westerville features charming brick sidewalks and a small-town atmosphere. Victorian storefronts greet customers in the restored "Uptown" district. New business developments thrive at the city's northeastern outskirts. Westerville has long been popular with young, upper-middle-class families. The city’s location 15 miles northeast of downtown Columbus – just outside the I-270 loop and just east of Interstate 71 – gives residents easy access to the metropolitan area. Residents are proud of the city’s focus on education, low crime rate and high safety standards, its commercial trade and its strong sense of community. Real estate in Westerville is affordable and a variety of property types are available. Condominiums and townhouses can be found, as are single-family homes and estate properties on spacious lots.
Real Estate Market Summary: Housing Prices of Westerville Homes for Sale
The real estate market of Westerville is diverse and affordable. Condominiums and townhouses can be found starting at $105,000 to just under the $400,000s. Prices for single-family detached homes for sale start at $100,000 for older models to the low $3 million range for larger properties and custom built homes. Some of the larger homes offer golf course lots or frontage. Many properties feature fireplaces, finished basements, decks and patios and a few homes have ponds or lakefront views.
Westerville Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of October 10th, 2011: homes priced around $169,986 compared to $171,617 the previous week, for a slight decrease of less than -1%. For Friday, May 18th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Westerville OH. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Westerville to help you find the best home!
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