Moving to Columbus-need advice on finding a home

[Tenzo]

Originally Posted by 14thandYou

They just don't make homes today the way they were made 100 - 150 years ago. The craftsmanship back then was simply incredible--you can't even find the artisans to replicate much of the design and detailing that went into those houses. I don't really see any houses being constructed today that people 100 years from now will be marvelling at.

Can a painful experience to heat one, though.

Yes and no.
My place from 1861 was built with a course of bricks, a plenum space and a course of bricks inside. It takes a LONG time for that mass to change temp. During the first couple months of winter everyone has high heating bills. Mine are about $60.

And right now, it's cool.

It's the same concept as some of the new expensive houses that use geothermal.

[buckeyegal78]

I second the suggestion for either Dublin or New Albany. Both have lots of newer commnunites and the schools are good. You really cannot go wrong in either place, and with your price range you should have no problem finding a nice home. And with traffic, you are looking at about a 25-30 minute drive to OSU. Good luck!

[14thandYou]

Originally Posted by Tenzo

Yes and no.
My place from 1861 was built with a course of bricks, a plenum space and a course of bricks inside. It takes a LONG time for that mass to change temp. During the first couple months of winter everyone has high heating bills. Mine are about $60.

And right now, it's cool.

It's the same concept as some of the new expensive houses that use geothermal.

I guess I was thinking more along the lines of some of the larger, drafty homes you find in Victorian Village. I had a friend who rented one of those for a couple of years, and his heating costs were unbelieveable.

[HometoRye]

I recommend looking in Powell. Fabulous schools, cute downtown, nice YMCA, great restaurants and moderate home prices.