Canal Winchester, Ohio
Population: 4,478
Located in Fairfield County
For years one of central Ohio's best-kept secrets, the Village of Canal Winchester Ohio was a small charming village in the southeastern corner of the Franklin County, surrounded by farms. It became obvious to residents that growth was inevitable and in the past three years, development of new homes has contributed to that growth. There's also an emphasis on maintaining the older homes, some of which were built when the old Ohio Canal still carried freight through town. More than a dozen homes in Canal Winchester Ohio are on the National Register. Residents enjoy a matchless quality of life with superb schools, high-quality housing, cultural arts programs and many other amenities. Special events attract guests throughout central Ohio. The annual Labor Day Car Show is a show-stealer when over 300 custom cars 'invade' the area to show off. And this town is family friendly too, with plenty of year round activities for the kids, from stamping to special music classes, Canal Winchester wants to make sure its littlest residents are cared for too! Looking for a starter home? Look no further than Canal Winchester! For less than $70,000 you can find a two or three-bedroom ranch with between 800 and 1,400 square feet. Larger homes sell for as much as $200,000, well below the national and even the state average. There is plenty to see right here in the middle of town, from the Mid-Ohio Doll and Toy Museum, Barber's Museum and Hall of Fame, Slate Run Vineyard and Winery, and the many antique shops in the Village and in neighboring Lithopolis. In the hot summer months, cool off at the Canal Winchester Municipal Pool and Gilbert Guiler Downtown Park. This pool a 10 foot tall water shower. Alternatively you can watch the kids play on the big playground. Roger Hanners Recreational Fields offers top notch youth baseball and soccer fields. Slate Run Metro Park has everything from wooded, rolling hills and steep ridges to wetlands and farmed areas. Majestic sugar maples, oaks, hickories, and beech trees are a common sight here. Or check out Chestnut Ridge Metro Park, a place as old as history itself, and as new as the fledgling swallows you'll see darting across the park's lake. We are close to Columbus, yet far from city life! Come and check us out, and we'll guarantee you'll be staying! Find homes for sale in Canal Winchester Ohio
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