When buying a home, the property itself is of course important, but the neighborhood and its related school district is for many  with children of equal importance.

With school districts and standards changing all the time it is becoming increasingly important for parents to keep abreast of latest developments, boundary changes and reports. Like every parent you want the best education for your child and finding out information ahead of time is the best way to be prepared and informed when it comes to decision time. The general area is famous for claims to possibly the first Kindergarten as well as the first middle school in the country.

Our website, www.therainesgroup.com has a section dedicated to information on local schools. In addition to this great resource there are other local govenment websites that list details for the local school system. These include the general Columbus area and the local New Albany area websites.

Of course your local Real Estate agent also holds a wealth of local knowledge and information which will be of use to you, after all they live and work in the communities that you are considering purchasing a property in. For Real Estate advice in New Albany or the surrounding area please contact Sandy Raines today.

Family oriented neighborhoods are of great importance these days to ensure that everyone enjoys the best quality of life available, the community of Gahanna outside of Columbus is a perfect example of a family focused community. It is a place where like much of Franklin county , its residents enjoy a high standard of living and there are plenty of activities for young and old.

Gahanna is a historic community founded in 1849 which features 35 parks, 2 golf courses and 3 public swimming pools! Its popular residential areas are ideally located with close proximity to major routes into downtown Columbus (the 15th largest city in the US and the Capital of Ohio) as well as a mere 5 minutes from the airport.

Despite its proximity to Columbus the city has its own unique identity and community spirit. It has an active soccer league as well as Karate and Canoeing! It has a vibrant diverse population of 32,000 yet has the quaint rural small town feel which has a real alliance with the creeks which pass through the city. The City if known as the Herb Capital of Ohio due to its annual herb festival in early summer.

Due to its location outside of Columbus its Real Estate is highly sought after. For more information on properties for sale in Gahanna or the surrounding areas, please contact The Raines Group at (614) 418-7417.

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If you are searching for property in the New Albany area then a way of familiarizing yourself with the road network and surrounding communities is by using Google Maps. This technology is really helping change the face of Real Estate.

It is a great way to help plot out neighborhoods and areas of interest as well as seeing where different properties are in relation to each other.

The area benefits from its proximity to Columbus which is within easy communiting distance and of course being set amongst the stunning backdrop of the central Ohio plains.

Looking for real estate in a neighborhood that is right for you is of great importance and of course getting the right advice is key to the process, contact Sandy Raines of the Raines Group to get assistance in buying a home in the area.

These luxury condominiums offer ease and sophistication

Glenabby a master-planned community located near New Albany, offers a wide range of luxury condominiums.  Residents can choose from two different plans depending on their needs.

The first plan includes 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and bonus room.  This floor plan includes a first floor master suite and second floor loft. The second plan consists of 2 bedrooms, 2 baths complete with a master-suite and walk-in closet.
All condominiums boast unique 4-season sunrooms, cathedral ceilings, gas fireplaces and over-sized, attached two-car garages.

The community also offers wonderful amenities such as wooded lots with mature trees, professional landscaping, a community center with a kitchen, billiards room and card room, perfect for a large party or a fun place to entertain a small group of friends.  Glenabby is also very close to New Albany and offers easy access to I-270 and State Route 161.  Great shopping, fine dining and lots of entertainment options can all be found just a short drive away.

A unique golf community

Upper Clarenton is  the final section to New Albany Links.  This exciting master-planned golf community offers residents 2 challenging golf courses by renowned golfer Barry Serafin.  Developed by M/I Homes this community offers a large array of amenities such as estate-sized lots for homes, all lots are an acre plus.  This much land insures the perfectly landscaped setting for your new home. Lots have mature trees and are heavily wooded emphasizing a sense of privacy rarely achieved in a community this size.  the community also boasts many natural attributes like a lovely scenic pond and beautiful reserve areas and parks.

Upper Clarenton is conveniently located just minutes from excellent shopping, dining  golf and many other entertainment opportunities.  It is also within the New Albany Plain School District. This is an excellent school system perfect for families with children.

Located on Walnut Street in New Albany, these beautiful single-family homes in Upper Clarenton range from $300,000-$600,000.

Custom-designed by Grandeur Custom Homes, this distinguished home is not to be missed

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The perfect community for you.

New Albany Park is a wonderful, comfortable community with quality designed apartments and condominiums. Apartments range in size from 755 square feet to over 1500 square feet, most floor plans offer 2 bedroom and 2 baths. Condos range in size from a little more than 1,000 square feet to almost 1700 square feet and stat around $95,000 dollars.  Many styles and floorplans are available.

New Albany Park is a friendly, social community.  Residents enjoy an array of amenities on site such as a resort-style swimming pool, clubhouse, fitness center, volleyball court and The Goa, a community bar to wet your whistle with your favorite drinks. Other amenities are found nearby such as neighborhood parks, golf courses, restaurants and lots of entertainment options.

Enjoy this wonderful golf community.

New Albany Links offers a beautiful, challenging golf course with gently rolling hills, sparkling lakes and streams, protected wetlands, native grasses and mature wooded areas.  Designed by Barry Serafin, the greens offer the possibility of four or five tees the course can play from 4800 to over 7000 yards.  This is the perfect course for golfers of all skills and abilities.

There is also a wonderful social golf club on the property.  The clubhouse has elegant vaulted ceilings, lovely stone fireplaces. Outside there is a patio and pavilion where members can enjoy the scrumptious menu of the club’s executive chef.

New Albany Links also enjoys an outdoor swimming pool, bath house, tennis courts, workout facilities, pro shop and a full service snack bar. Enjoy the  unique combination of traditional golf course facilities and personal attention at this welcoming golf community.

Complimentary Columbus area MLS Search

The Raines Group, owned by husband and wife team Sandy Raines and Ron Cadieux, are pleased to provide you with complimentary access to the Greater Columbus Ohio MLS database through their exemplary website www.therainesgroup.com.  Gain free online search access without obligation to many MLS tools such as showing requests, search savers, or a Columbus search by map.  You can even register for the system, use it as often as you’d like, and keep a list of property favorites. 

Greater Columbus MLS Search

The Raines Group also has an incredible book of listings which can be searched through the featured listings tool on their website.  Here you’ll find a myriad of information along with virtual tours for many of the Raines Group listings.  You can also request showings and additional information.  Take a look!

Raines Group Featured Listings 

Curious about the value of your Columbus Area Home?  Request a free market analysis and find out!  The Raines Group would be happy to help you out by doing a Comparative Market Analysis and providing you with an expert estimate.

Columbus Real Estate Home Value

This distinguished home recently received over $150k in upgrades!

Listing Courtesy of Ron Cadieux, Request More Information