Market News &amp; Analysis

CRE Newsroom·Jul 17, 2026·5 min read

Dublin Approves Bridge North: 296 Homes, a Hotel and Offices Near Bridge Park

Dublin approved Bridge North, a 7-acre mixed-use plan from the Daimler Group with 296 new homes, a 150-room hotel, offices and shops near Bridge Park.

CRE Newsroom·Jul 17, 2026·4 min read

Columbus Short North Lands Tonchin, a Tokyo Ramen Brand, on High Street

Tonchin, a Tokyo ramen brand, will open its first Ohio location at 965 N. High St. in Columbus's Short North, taking over the old Mecha Noodle Bar space.

CRE Newsroom·Jul 10, 2026·4 min read

Columbus Olde Towne East Home Tour Opens 11 Historic Homes and Gardens July 12

The Olde Towne East Summer Tour of Homes returns Sunday, July 12. Eleven historic Columbus homes and gardens open to visitors from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets $20.

CRE Newsroom·Jul 10, 2026·5 min read

Columbus Releases ADU Handbook as Report Says Sewer Rules Keep Backyard Home Costs High

Columbus has a new how-to handbook for backyard homes, but a policy group says city sewer rules still make ADUs cost more here than in four peer cities.

CRE Newsroom·Jul 9, 2026·4 min read

Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest Returns to the Scioto Mile July 24-26 With Free Admission

Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest returns to the Scioto Mile July 24-26 with free admission, national jazz headliners, and a new brass band stage on the riverfront.

CRE Newsroom·Jul 9, 2026·4 min read

Columbus Discovery District Deal Turns Downtown Parking Lots Into 518 Apartments

Columbus approved a deal with Pizzuti and Encova to turn Discovery District parking lots into about 518 homes, retail space, and a 575-space public garage.

Columbus Opens Its 21st Metro Park Along the Scioto River on the South Side

Great Southern Metro Park opened April 1, 2026 at 125 Williams Road. The 70-acre south-side park adds trails, a big obstacle course and Scioto River access.

Schmidt's Columbus Oktoberfest Returns September 11-13 With Roots in German Village

Schmidt's Columbus Oktoberfest runs September 11-13, 2026 at the Ohio Expo Center. The free festival carries German Village's deep German heritage into fall.

COTA's New Line 30 Will Link Dublin, Hilliard and Upper Arlington to Ohio State

COTA's 2026 budget funds a new Line 30 bus linking Dublin, Hilliard and Upper Arlington to Ohio State, plus about 94,000 more service hours across the system.

A New Riverfront Restaurant Called Amara Is Coming to Downtown's Scioto Mile

Chef Josh Dalton is opening Amara, a Mediterranean restaurant, on the Scioto Mile in downtown Columbus. It aims to open spring 2026 with riverfront patio views.

Columbus Rolls Out $500 Million Plan to Build More Affordable Homes

Columbus laid out how it will spend a $500 million affordable housing bond. The money aims to build homes, fight displacement, and support renters.

Columbus Zone In Reform Could Open Room for 88,000 New Homes

Columbus is rewriting its zoning code for the first time in 70 years. The Zone In plan could allow room for up to 88,000 new homes along key corridors.

Economic Impact

Ohio Hits Pause on Data Center Tax Breaks After Costs Explode

Ohio paused data center tax breaks in June 2026 after the cost hit $1.6 billion. The move could reshape land deals across the Columbus region.

Market Analysis

Mortgage Rates Slip to a Seven-Week Low. What It Means for Columbus Buyers

The 30-year mortgage rate fell to 6.43% in early July 2026. That is a seven-week low. Lower rates give Columbus buyers a bit more buying power.

Market Analysis

Central Ohio Home Prices Keep Climbing as More Homes Hit the Market

Central Ohio's median home price hit $350,000 in May 2026. Sales rose 7.8%. More homes are for sale now, but supply is still tight for buyers.

Bexley Home Values Rose 3% While Homes Sold Faster in Early 2026

The typical Bexley home was worth about $572,577 as of March 2026, up 3% year over year. Homes also sold quicker, in about 43 days versus 58 a year ago.

Economic Impact

Upper Arlington Schools Put a $285 Million Building Plan on the November Ballot

Upper Arlington voters will decide a $273.5 million bond and 4.9-mill levy this November. It could add about $1,250 a year for a $500,000 home you own.

German Village Prices Hold Steady in 2026 as Historic Charm Keeps Buyers Coming

German Village home prices held flat in mid-2026 near $599,000. The brick streets and historic homes keep pulling steady demand despite a calmer market.

Clintonville Homes Sold in Just 10 Days in May, Even as Prices Cooled

Clintonville homes flew off the market in a median of just 10 days in May 2026. Prices dipped year over year, but buyer demand stayed fierce and fast.

Commercial

Downtown Hilliard's Old Chase Bank Set for Restaurant and Apartments

A former Chase bank in downtown Hilliard may become an Italian restaurant with luxury apartments above. The Westwood Collective is leading the plan.

Rental Market

Stark Enterprises to Break Ground on Build-to-Rent Community in Canal Winchester

Stark Enterprises won approval for a build-to-rent community on Hill Road in Canal Winchester. Groundbreaking is set for this spring, with homes in 2027.

Hilltop RISE Moves to Renovate Two Historic West Broad Buildings

Hilltop RISE will renovate two 100-year-old buildings on West Broad Street. The plan keeps 10 apartments affordable and opens space for six businesses.

CMHA Opens 82-Unit Senior Complex in Grove City, Backs $125M Housing Push

The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority opened Cobblestone Manor in Grove City. It is the first piece of a $125 million affordable housing plan.

Dublin's New Bishop Elementary Opens This August: What It Signals for Homebuyers

Dublin City Schools' new Bishop Elementary opens Aug. 11 with a ribbon-cutting. Here is what the growth and new boundaries mean for homebuyers.

Market Analysis

Westerville Homes Sold in 9 Days in May, but Two Price Gauges Disagree

Westerville's May 2026 median sale price hit $532,500 with homes selling in nine days. But price indexes disagree. Here is what buyers and sellers should know.

Economic Impact

Meta's Prometheus Data Center Nears Launch in New Albany, and Your Power Bill Is Part of the Story

Meta's Prometheus data center in New Albany is set to be the world's first gigawatt-scale facility. Here is how the boom touches your home and your bills.

Dublin Green Light: 20 Million-Dollar Homes Coming to Bright Road Reserve

Dublin's Bright Road Reserve plan calls for 20 homes priced from $1.5M to $2M on a 14-acre wooded site. Here is what it means for buyers and sellers.

Arena District Office Tower to Become 148 Columbus Apartments in Nationwide Conversion

Nationwide plans to turn its 18-story tower at 280 N. High St. into The Centennial on High, adding 148 apartments to the Arena District and Short North edge.

Italian Village State Library Site to Become 419-Unit Columbus Apartment Complex

The State Library of Ohio closed its Italian Village site as developer Merus plans to raze it and build 419 apartments across five buildings on nearly 7 acres.

Downtown Columbus North Market Tower Set to Open in 2026 With 174 Apartments

The 32-story Merchant Building at North Market is due to open in 2026 with 174 apartments, a 206-room hotel, and market space, capping a $430 million project.

Franklinton Gets 235 New Apartments as WestRich Opens on West Rich Street

WestRich opened in Franklinton with 235 apartments at 509 W. Rich St. Most units are priced for working households, and move-ins started in June 2026.

Columbus Book Festival Brings 120+ Authors Downtown July 11-12 With Free Admission

The free Columbus Book Festival returns downtown July 11-12 with five headliners, 120+ authors, and a bigger food court at Main Library and Topiary Park.

Columbus Near East Side Affordable Housing: $10M State Tax Credit Backs 380 Apartments at Latitude Five25 Site

Ohio approved $10 million in state housing tax credits for 380 affordable apartments at the former Latitude Five25 towers on Columbus' Near East Side.