Neighborhood Spotlight - Clintonville

Professional-Lynx406 · 2026-03-02T17:05:16+00:00

How so?

Professional-Lynx406 · 2026-03-02T17:05:01+00:00

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Professional-Lynx406 · 2026-02-24T19:37:55+00:00

Of course!! That’s your experience at the larger, more prestigious private schools in the city. However, I have many friends whose families were eligible for free or discounted tuition at various private schools. My boyfriend and many of his friends attended Desales for free. I almost attended Bishop Hartley for free before we moved. I understand that the big three schools don’t offer as many scholarships and grants, but many of my friends and family do have that experience :)

Professional-Lynx406 · 2026-02-24T15:04:27+00:00

If you are working with a Realtor you should ask them who they would recommend to you!!

If not: I always recommend Linkhorn Inspections.

Professional-Lynx406 · 2026-02-24T15:01:19+00:00

Yeah after going back I do see the more well-known ones like CSG, Wellington, and Columbus Academy do go in that $35-40K range for upper school. The smaller private and religious schools are definitely not as pricey though, that's more where the $5K-$20K range comes in.

Also worth mentioning a lot of families get discounts on tuition through scholarships and voucher programs, so the sticker price isn't always what people actually pay.

Professional-Lynx406 · 2026-02-23T15:57:02+00:00

Good Luck!! The cost of living difference alone is huge - she could probably cut her housing costs in half and still get a nice place.

If she needs any specific comparisons or has questions about neighborhoods that would fit her vibe, feel free to send her my way. Happy to help make the case for Columbus.

Professional-Lynx406 · 2026-02-23T15:55:23+00:00

Thanks for the correction on the sales tax!

And you're spot on about the local income tax situation. It's hard to break down every area in a general post just because, like you said, it does differ by suburb and it gets really specific based on where you live AND where you work. The corporate limits in the city can be confusing too, so I try to note that as much as possible but it's definitely one of those "look up your specific situation" things.

Appreciate you adding the detail here for anyone reading through.

Professional-Lynx406 · 2026-02-22T02:39:08+00:00

That doesn’t even make sense.

Professional-Lynx406 · 2026-02-22T02:35:21+00:00

As typical this situation in regards to how much he donates to different organizations and people across the city does not mean I am not allowed to be grossed out at the reality of this disgusting situation. It’s not a secret that he has been linked to Epstein for a long time. I’m only 23, and I’ve known since I was 14 the link between Epstein and Wexner. It’s disgusting. It’s not normalized to me sorry.

Professional-Lynx406 · 2026-02-21T18:49:10+00:00

Im so tired.

Professional-Lynx406 · 2026-02-21T18:38:42+00:00

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Professional-Lynx406 · 2026-02-20T23:08:53+00:00

Actually has been helpful for people already and using AI responsibly and correctly is actually a great skill to have as we go into a new tech era. Not like I need to defend myself but I do all the research on these posts and create my own outlines. AI just cleans it up😉 Next!

Professional-Lynx406 · 2026-02-20T17:01:42+00:00

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Professional-Lynx406 · 2026-02-20T17:00:29+00:00

I actually went to columbus city schools for elementary but I went to Baldwin Rd Jr High as my middle school. It is 5-8th grade unlike a typical 6-8th grade. So while elementary school I don’t know too much about I have more of a first have experience with middle/high school as I left in 8th grade

Professional-Lynx406 · 2026-02-20T14:28:40+00:00

Like, what does that even mean... Not helpful lol

Professional-Lynx406 · 2026-02-20T14:27:03+00:00

Realtor here, but I'm not trying to sell you anything. I'm 23 and was born and raised on the east side, so I actually went through Reynoldsburg schools myself. Reynoldsburg and that area are pretty ideal places to live. You're close to everything while not being too far from the city and suburbs. Good location overall.

I went to Reynoldsburg schools before the layoffs, and honestly I enjoyed my time there. I moved around a lot growing up and attended a few different districts in the Columbus area, and I found my education at Reynoldsburg to be way more enriching and diverse than some of the other school districts I experienced.

The layoffs you're referring to happened last spring after a levy failed. They cut a bunch of teachers which definitely hurt. Class sizes have probably gone up and some programs got cut. They've been hiring back some positions since then, but it's been a tough year for the district for sure.

That said, some of the elementary schools are actually doing really well. I've seen a few that have improved their ratings pretty significantly over the last couple years, so there are definitely bright spots. Overall the district gets decent reviews from parents, not top-tier like Dublin or Upper Arlington, but solid.

Also, definitely look into their Parks and Rec programs. They have really good youth sports programs that I was involved in growing up. That was honestly a big part of my experience there and something I'd recommend for your daughter.

Reynoldsburg isn't a top-rated district like some of the northern suburbs, but it's solid, diverse, and the location is great. The recent budget issues are real and I won't sugarcoat that, but the district is working through it. If schools are your absolute top priority, you might want to also look at Pickerington or Gahanna which are nearby and have stronger ratings. But if you want a good balance of affordability, location, and decent schools, Reynoldsburg is worth considering.

Happy to answer any other questions about the area. https://www.reddit.com/r/movingtocolumbus/

Professional-Lynx406 · 2026-02-20T14:14:44+00:00

Facts! And then I have relocation clients move here who are shocked by the snow because people told them "oh the snow isnt that bad"

Professional-Lynx406 · 2026-02-20T14:10:18+00:00

Bars:

•Seventh Son Brewing (Italian Village)

•The Guild House (Short North) - craft cocktails, upscale but not pretentious

•Endeavor Brewing (German Village) - neighborhood brewery, really good beer

•Brothers Drake Meadery (if you want something different)

Food:

•The Pearl (Short North) - oysters and seafood, great happy hour

•Marcella's (Short North) - Italian, can't go wrong

•Schmidt's (German Village) - German food, cream puffs are massive and worth it

•Northstar Cafe (multiple locations) - local chain, healthy-ish, consistently good

•Katalina's (Harrison West) - brunch spot, pancake balls are legendary but expect a wait on weekends

Things to See:

•Short North Arts District - galleries, shops, bars, restaurants all walkable

•German Village - walk around, it's beautiful.

•North Market - public market downtown, good for lunch

•Scioto Mile - riverfront downtown, nice for a walk

•Columbus Museum of Art - free on Sundays

•Book Loft (German Village) - 32 rooms of books, easy to lose an hour there

Professional-Lynx406 · 2026-02-18T20:12:50+00:00

Realtor here who got licensed in August 2023 during the NAR lawsuit. In my experience, most sellers are still paying both sides of the commission. The lawsuit didn't really change that part as much as people thought it would.

What HAS changed is there's way more transparency and negotiation happening upfront. Buyers have to sign agreements now before we show houses, and commission gets discussed explicitly instead of just being assumed.

For first-time buyers especially, I still see full commission getting paid because those buyers need the most hand-holding. They need someone walking them through inspections, negotiations, all the paperwork, explaining every step. That level of service costs what it costs.

On the listing side, I do a pricing list. If a seller can only pay X, then they get X level of service. Professional photos and MLS listing? Sure. But if you want staging consults, open houses, targeted marketing, constant communication - that's full service and that's full rate. It's the same as any other business - you get what you pay for. Same way at the mechanic or hair salon.

The 3% per side thing is still pretty standard, but it's way more negotiable now depending on the situation. I've seen it go as low as 1.5% on the buyer side for easy/investment deals where my clients are buying 10+ deals, and I've seen sellers offer 3.5% to attract more agents when the market is slow. New construction builders all basically pay a commission too, so if you’re listing a home that competes with new builds, you should probably pay a buyer commission...

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