The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43212 sells for about $436,000, or $264 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,428 a month.
ZIP 43212 — Columbus
The 43212 housing market remains competitive with steady price appreciation driven by high demand and limited inventory. While price growth has moderated compared to previous years, the area's strong fundamentals and proximity to major employment hubs continue to support a stable market environment.
This ZIP is well-suited for young professionals, university-affiliated employees, and families seeking a balance of urban amenities and established neighborhood character.
Median prices moved up 6.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.6% · poverty 12.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Built from 266 recorded sales in the last 24 months against HUD 3-bedroom fair market rents. The location premium is the part of the price that rent, income, education, employment, vacancy, price trend, hazard, lending and flood risk don't explain. It usually reflects amenities, schools and scarcity. It's area context and does not change this ZIP's home value estimates.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 43212, Franklin County OH
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime trends in the 43212 area are generally consistent with urban Columbus patterns, with localized variations in property crime rates compared to the broader Franklin County region.
The area is served by the Grandview Heights City School District, which is generally characterized by high academic performance and strong community support.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including potential for severe thunderstorms and wind events; flood risk is generally low but varies by proximity to the Scioto River corridor.
The area benefits from proximity to the Ohio State University campus and downtown Columbus, driving steady demand for housing and mixed-use redevelopment projects.
Property taxes are assessed by Franklin County based on market value, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal millage; exemptions are available for owner-occupied primary residences.
Residents enjoy a highly accessible location with short drive times to downtown Columbus and the Ohio State University employment hubs via major arterial roads.
The area features proximity to several local parks, the Scioto River greenway trails, and the vibrant dining and shopping districts of Grandview Yard and nearby neighborhoods.
The rental market is characterized by high demand due to the proximity to major employment centers and university facilities, leading to low vacancy rates and consistent rent growth.
The economy is anchored by proximity to the Ohio State University, healthcare systems, and the growing professional services sector in downtown Columbus.
The area is well-served by COTA bus routes and provides easy access to I-670 and SR-315 for regional commuting.
Ongoing infill development and residential density projects are common, particularly near the Grandview Yard corridor.
Franklin County Auditor manages property assessments with triennial updates to reflect market value changes.
Parcels are subject to Grandview Heights City School District levies and various municipal service districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to severe weather events common in Central Ohio.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium4.712.6 mi
- Zoombezi Bay4.412.5 mi
- Scene75 Entertainment Center I Columbus4.37.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's Hilliard4.15.3 mi
- K1 Speed Columbus-Hilliard3.75 mi
- Ohio Stadium4.71.8 mi
- Nationwide Arena4.72.1 mi
- Greater Columbus Convention Center4.52.3 mi
- Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds4.43 mi
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.84.8 mi
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium4.712.6 mi
- Easton Town Center4.58.2 mi
- Center of Science and Industry (COSI)4.42.4 mi
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.84.8 mi
- Zoombezi Bay4.412.5 mi
- Center of Science and Industry (COSI)4.42.4 mi
- Otherworld4.611.7 mi
- Columbus Museum of Art4.73.1 mi
- Ohio Theatre4.82.7 mi
- Ohio Statehouse4.62.7 mi
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium4.712.6 mi
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.84.8 mi
- Lou Berliner Sports Park4.53.9 mi
- Highbanks Metro Park4.811.9 mi
- Goodale Park4.71.9 mi
- Alum Creek Marina4.416.2 mi
- Topgolf Columbus4.312.3 mi
- Westerville Golf Center - Driving Range4.610.3 mi
- Champions Golf Course4.17 mi
- Golf Club of Dublin4.210.1 mi
- Blacklick Woods Golf Course4.313 mi
- Easton Town Center4.58.2 mi
- Polaris Fashion Place4.511.7 mi
- North Market Downtown4.72.1 mi
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport4.38.3 mi
- Rickenbacker International Airport4.412.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major mixed-use development featuring restaurants, retail, and office space.
Extensive greenway system providing recreational access along the river.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.