Question about New Albany Subdivisions

[behindenemylines]

Happy to help. If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

[tripmom]

We lived in North of Woods for 10 years and agree with most of what the other posters said.

Something to consider is that while New Albany may not have a lot of AA population, the ones that I knew when we lived there were very well educated (doctors, lawyers, corporate execs) and from what I could tell had great relationships with others in the community. NA (especially the country club area) is not that diverse when it comes to socio-economic. We moved there in 1999, we were told that NA was 30% jewish.

We enjoyed our time in New Albany.

[Emikej]

Originally Posted by tripmom

We lived in North of Woods for 10 years and agree with most of what the other posters said.

Something to consider is that while New Albany may not have a lot of AA population, the ones that I knew when we lived there were very well educated (doctors, lawyers, corporate execs) and from what I could tell had great relationships with others in the community. NA (especially the country club area) is not that diverse when it comes to socio-economic. We moved there in 1999, we were told that NA was 30% jewish.

We enjoyed our time in New Albany.

That information is very helpful, thank you for your thoughts. I think openness, courtesy, and mutual respect far outweigh racial or economic similarities. Knowing that race wasn't a factor in comfort of relationships is good to know.

Care to share why you departed/where you are now?

[tripmom]

We left because of a corporate relo. You will see a lot of that in N.A.

I think I was trying to say that when we lived in N.A. I found that there was almost more racial diversity that socio-economic diversity. Does that make sense? I met people of different races , different religions and different countries, but almost all of them were well educated, sophicated people.

[maxmodder]

Can anyone comment on the homes in the sub divisions like Preserve and Albany Park which are in New Albany school district but pay Columbus taxes?

[tripmom]

maxmodder,

Do you have any specific questions about those subdivisions? My take on them is they are great for families. When we lived in N.A., Albany Park was off to a very slow start as far as home sales. Do not know if that is true now.

The Preserve was filled with families with a lot of young kids. The lots and house square footage were smaller than the typical NACC house.

Both developments are entry price point for new or newer construction with New Albany schools.

Hope this helps.

[Cbus76]

Originally Posted by maxmodder

Can anyone comment on the homes in the sub divisions like Preserve and Albany Park which are in New Albany school district but pay Columbus taxes?

Both of those subdivisions contain homes that are on the lower end of the price range for the New Albany school district. One thing to keep in mind about them is there is a large development about to get started near Dublin-Granville Road and Hamilton Road (basically in between the two subdivisions) that will add a bunch of apartments/office/commercial development. There is another subdivision called Hampsted that is a bit more expensive, but is more developed and closer to the schools and would be worth looking at if you are also considering the Preserve and Albany Park.

[behindenemylines]

Originally Posted by Cbus76

Both of those subdivisions contain homes that are on the lower end of the price range for the New Albany school district. One thing to keep in mind about them is there is a large development about to get started near Dublin-Granville Road and Hamilton Road (basically in between the two subdivisions) that will add a bunch of apartments/office/commercial development. There is another subdivision called Hampsted that is a bit more expensive, but is more developed and closer to the schools and would be worth looking at if you are also considering the Preserve and Albany Park.

If looking at Hampsted Village, be aware most homes are in the win-win (Columbus taxes, New Albany Schools) but many are in New Albany proper.

[maxmodder]

Thanks for the replies everyone! Are there school buses that pick up the kids for all 3 of these subdivisions?

[behindenemylines]

Originally Posted by maxmodder

Thanks for the replies everyone! Are there school buses that pick up the kids for all 3 of these subdivisions?

Yes. All three neighborhoods are packed with families with kids and the busses quickly become a way for the kids in the neighborhood to socialize and get to know each other.