Vassor Village

Vassor Village

Suburban Neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio

Franklin County

$184,843 Average Value
$171 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

A neighborhood rife with industrial space

Vassor Village is an architectural artifact of the early 20th century. Residents live within walking distance of local and chain restaurants. The neighborhood’s location in relation to other neighborhoods also makes it a draw. “The neighborhood is just a little bit south of German Village and Merion Village, but prices are better,” says Realtor Don Payne, who sells houses in the neighborhood with Vision Realty. Commuters appreciate being within 3-½ miles of Downtown Columbus. Residents can also walk to the neighborhood’s community center and swimming pool. “Vassor Village combines affordability, historic character, and community amenities, which makes it an appealing choice for homebuyers,” says Realtor Remington Lyman, who sells houses in the neighborhood with Reafco. Vassor Village is primarily industrial. It includes businesses like ITC Manufacturing, Cinco Electronic Recycling, Salinas Granite and Consolidated Container Group.

Getting around Columbus

Central Ohio Transit Authority, or COTA, buses run along Parsons and Frebis avenues with multiple stops. People travel 8 miles northeast to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Interstate 670. The sidewalk-lined streets allow residents to walk to dining establishments on Parsons Avenue. Downtown Columbus is 3 miles north of Vassor Village via Parsons Avenue and U.S. Route 33.

Local festivals and college football

Residents travel 2 miles north to German Village for its annual Oktoberfest. The three-day event includes concessions, live music, strongman competitions and a crafts marketplace. People travel a mile northwest each August for the Merion Village Festival, which hosts arts and crafts vendors, live music and a beer garden. The Buckeyes face off against other Big Ten Conference college football teams at Ohio Stadium, 10 miles north of Vassor Village. Downtown entertainment options include the Columbus Museum of Art as well as Nationwide Arena. The arena features musical acts like Justin Timberlake and Jelly Roll.

Lincoln Park and Barack Community Center

Lincoln Park on Woodrow Avenue has a playground with colorful climbing equipment and slides. There’s also a basketball court and picnic tables. Beyond the basketball court, a paved walkway encircles the greenspace. Barack Community Center is a valuable element of the neighborhood. The indoor facility has a gym and meeting spaces. Locals often take fitness and art classes at the center. The Columbus Symphony has performed in the center’s auditorium. The Lincoln Swimming Pool is next door to the community center. The pool features a double water slide, diving boards, a toddler area and competitive swimming lanes.

Local restaurants and Ohio-based chains

Multiple restaurants are along Parsons Avenue. Shrimp Lips serves fried catfish, steamed shrimp and snow crab clusters with sides of greens. The restaurants only does takeout. Residents order hamburgers and hot dogs at Rally’s, a 1950s-style fast food chain based in Ohio. Tee Jaye’s Country Place is another Ohio-based fast-food chain in the area. It has served steak dinners and sandwich platters for over 50 years. On South Champion Avenue, Lady Nay’s Caribbean and Soul serves jerk and curry chicken. People travel half a mile west to shop at Kroger.

Early 20th-century housing

“The most common home in this neighborhood has two stories, two bedrooms and one bathroom,” says Realtor Kelly Coate, who sells houses in the neighborhood with Coldwell Banker Realty. “Most of the homes were built in the 1920s and ‘30s.”  Architectural styles include American Foursquares and Craftsmen. “It’s difficult to tell the floor of the price range because it’s hard to buy a home that needs a lot of work for less than $100,000 these days,” Coates says. Some renovated houses can sell for as high as $250,000.

Public schools near Vassor Village

Children can walk to Lincoln Park Elementary, which has a 15-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Residents travel a mile north to South High School, which has a 72% graduation rate and serves grades seven through 12. The school was renovated in 2009. Both schools have C-minus Niche ratings.

Crime

The CAP Index reports that the neighborhood has a 7/10 homicide score and a 5/10 overall crime score, compared to the national average of 4/10.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

John Glenn Columbus International

17 min drive

Bus

Frebis Ave & S 18th St

Bus

Parsons Ave & E Markison Ave

Bus

Parsons Ave & E Jenkins Ave

Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Vassor Village US
Homicide 7 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: CAP Index

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$190,000
Median Single Family Price
$212,500
Median Townhouse Price
$150,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$171
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Months of Supply
3.20
Median List Price
$221,225
Median Discount From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
506
Median Year Built
1924
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,143
Significantly below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,979
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920

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    1557 S Champion Ave, Columbus, OH 43207

    $212,500

    • 3 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,044 Sq Ft
    • 1557 S Champion Ave
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    Classic Cape Cod in the up-and-coming Vassor Village reconnects with its mid-century roots while embracing modern amenities. Built in 1950, this quaint 3-bed 1-bath gem has been restored and modernized with 1044 sq ft of comfort. It brandishes a completely updated kitchen complete with fresh SS

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Demographics

Total Population
2,167
Median Age
30
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
32.5%
Above the national average
24.4%
Population over 65
9.4%
Below the national average
18%

Finances

Median Household Income
$42,361
Significantly below the national average
$70,967
Average Household Income
$50,097

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
72.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
11.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
19''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

39 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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