Columbus is the capital, as well as the largest city, in Ohio and currently ranks as the fourth largest city in the Midwest area, so when you buy Columbus area homes for sale, you can well imagine that everything you could need, want or desire will be at your fingertips. Established in 1812, the city really flourished after the National Road linked Columbus to the Erie Canal; many of the older Downtown Columbus real estate and shopping areas showcase the beautiful older architecutre and historical structures.
Though Columbus, Ohio is one of the largest and oldest towns in the Midwest, it is also one of the best planned when it comes to transportation. The city's street plan originates downtown and continues a grip pattern outward, and Streets all run North-South, while Avenues all run East-West. Columbus is also has I-70 and I-71, as well as I-270, I670 and Highway 40 that serves as major traffic ways. For quick and easy out of state travel, the Port Columbus International Airport is located on the east side of Columbus, and there is a high-speed rail service that connects Columbus with Cincinnati and Cleveland. The Central Ohio Transit Authority maintains a widespread municipal bus service for conveient and ec-friendly travel around town.
There are four popular major community areas in the Columbus metro area, as well as many smaller ones to choose from when you are deciding where in the Columbus metro area you would like to live. The four communities are the Italian Village, the French Quarter at the Continent, the German Village, and North Bank Park. All offer unique neighborhood amaneities, lifestyles, dining, shopping, and entertainment to fill your weekends with fun. To learn more about Columbus Ohio neighborhoods, or to learn about the Columbus suburban communities, simply contact us, Kate and Tony Thomas, your Columbus Ohio area real estate experts.