Melrose subdivision in Pickerington Ohio was started in 1990 and upscale homes were built until 1998. The neighborhood is located in the SE corner of Refugee Rd and Hill Rd N. Melrose also backs on the south side to the Pickerington Youth Athletic Association PYAA. Melrose is ideally located with two entrances and close access to all shopping, banks etc. If you drive through the neighborhood you will find tree lined streets and a friendly atmosphere of some of the best Pickerington residents.
There were several different builders who participated in the construction of homes in the Melrose subdivision. The three main builders were Ryland Homes (also the original developer), M/I Homes and Rockford Homes. There were also a few scattered lots sold to custom builders. These 3 builders are a prominent part of the growth of homes around Central Ohio. Ryland has since ceased to build in Central Ohio but is still a large national builder while M/I Homes and Rockford Homes continue to thrive as builders and developers in the local market.
Melrose consists of 407 homes including an out set of parcels with its own entrance named Inverness Glen. Over the years Melrose has been on of the premier neighborhoods in the City of Pickerington. Each home that was built in Melrose was passed before an architectural review board that approved or disapproved of the exterior elevation of the home. The goal was to keep all the homes of similar design but at the same time steering far wide of the cookie cutter effect. For example no two houses of the same style could be built side by side or across the street from one another. One of the other planned development strategies was to eliminate all fencing. This gave Melrose a more open and appealing look instead of rows and rows of houses barricaded in by high fences. Many planned unit developments follow in line with the codes set forth by Melrose but Melrose even went as far as to limit the exterior color selections to all natural colors. You won’t see blue trim with green siding in Melrose. Everything is aesthetically pleasing to the eye and displays a natural flow of color and design.
Schools are a big factor for many homeowners and the schools for Melrose are as follows. The elementary School is Violet Elementary, the middle school is Tollgate, the junior high is Lakeview and the high school is Pickerington North.
Over the years Melrose has had time to mature. The trees are bigger and most of the distressed sales have sold and filled with new owners. Scattered through out Melrose are curvy streets, a few decorative ponds and lots of tree lined borders that add privacy and a cozy feel. If you are looking for a great neighborhood with excellent homes you must be sure to stop by and see Melrose. The heart of Pickerington starts here with homes ranging from the $170’s up to $230’s.
This review is provided by Scott Marvin with REMAX Champions a leader real estate agent in the local Pickerington Market.
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850 Hill Rd. N Pickerington OH 43147
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Just Like New Beautiful Kitchen
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3BR/2BA Single Family Home
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offered at $126,500
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| Year Built |
1986 |
| Sq Footage |
1,980 w/basement |
| Bedrooms |
3 |
| Bathrooms |
2 |
| Floors |
1 Story |
| Parking |
2 Car |
| Lot Size |
100 x 132 |
DESCRIPTION
| 850 Hill Rd N Pickerington, OH 43147 Vaulted Ceiling and Open Design. Large Room Finished Basement, New Roof, New Furnace, New Hot Water Heater, New Carpet, New Kitchen Cabinets, New Counter Tops, New Hardwood Style Flooring, New Baths, New Paint, New Driveway. Starting to get the idea? It’s all new!! Agent Owned. |
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PROPERTY FEATURES
| • Gas Heat Central A/C |
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• Custom Kitchen |
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• Laundry area |
• 2 Car Garage Attached |
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• New Roof |
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Scott Marvin
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RE/MAX Champions
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*850 Hill Rd was a complete rehab. Most everything in the house is new and there should be no issues. It’s really like a new house. This property is owned by GTG Properties which is my rental home company. I would happy to meet with you for a personal tour of this Pickerington Home. Scott Marvin 614-581-9497
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Remax Champions is a premier real estate company located in Pickerington OH and is the number one Remax brokerage in the Central Ohio region. Remax Champions was founded in 2003 and was built on the principles of providing a professional office that would attract only the best agents in the industry. The founders of Champions believed that by offering the best marketing tools and technology combined with a work atmosphere tailored for success that they would retain top agents. This business philosophy worked and has made Remax Champions what they are today.
Not only did Remax Champions create the best brokerage in town but they attracted so many quality agents from different areas that they found the need to open up 2 more satellite offices one in Canal Winchester and another one in Pataskala. Each office is fully staffed and provides the same quality services instilled at the birthing of this great brokerage. By spreading their business philosophy to different regions Remax Champions quickly became a dominating force in the Central Ohio Real Estate Market.
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Today’s Columbus OH Real Estate market has left a path of destruction for many homeowners. Some Central Ohio homeowners, through and excruciating amount of labor have worked out loan modifications with their lender to save their home. Others stare hopelessly into the eyes of foreclosure.
If you are a seller today you must understand that the Central Ohio market works entirely different from what it did 5 years ago. There was a time when you could stick a high price on a property and still get a fair amount of showings that would lead to offers. In today’s market buyers have been programmed to shop for a deal. Buyers are of the mindset that they should offer considerably less on even an underpriced home. What this means for sellers is if you place your price even slightly high you will probably get very few showings and certainly no offers. Hoping to get lucky does not work like it did years ago.
Today’s real estate market demands a fair market value from the get-go. You must be priced with comparable sales to even be considered by a buyer. Your property must also be in great condition and show at its best. If it’s a little rough around the edges then you will be compared to the numerous bank sales and not get the best price. Part of my service is to educate you on the right things to do to get your home sold as fast as possible and for the most amount of money
It all starts with curb appeal. A beautiful exterior photo is a must. Nearly all buyers shop from the internet and when scanning hundreds of properties it is important that your home jumps out at them. Once the prospect is grabbed from the exterior shot it is time to wow them with the interior pictures. My past clients will tell you that I’m very picky when it comes to photos. I work hard at getting them right even if it means doing a re-shoot.
The biggest mistake made by sellers today is thinking “Good Enough” is good enough. If you are not willing to do all the little things necessary to get your home ready to go on the market then a buyer will not be willing to do them either and will pick a home that has all of those things done for them. There are lots of other houses out there in this competitive market that will have their home in top condition. The bottom line is your home can not be just good enough because the buyer expects it to be fantastic.
Here are some helpful tips to get you started but it is important for me to view your home and give you a specific game plan for your property.
Start with the outside
- Clean gutters
- Edge and mow lawn
- Trim Shrubs
- Weed flower beds
- Hide children’s toys and trash
cans
Clean Clean Clean
- A dirty house is a turn off so clean every crack and crevice
- Make sure to dust window sills, baseboards, tops of ceiling fans and refrigerator
- Dust off furnace and hot water heater to give them a new appearance
- Get cobwebs out of basement
- Replace bar soap with liquid soap
Declutter and Depersonalize
- Clear counter tops
- Take all pictures and magnets off of the fridge
- Pack away all personal photos
- Pack away all excess books and magazines
- Put things in their proper place.(Treadmills don’t belong in a dining room)
Paint
- Keep it neutral with off white, taupe or beige
- Use a flat or eggshell finish to hide blemishes
Redecorate and Rearrange
- Remember Less is More
- Furniture can be arranged to expand the size of the room
- Walls with less make the room feel bigger.
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A Lease-Purchase agreement has pros and cons according to each person. First of all, a Lease-Purchase agreement is a Basic Lease Contract with an Option to Purchase Contract added on to it. This simply means that the individual making the offer is protected from a seller’s ability to revoke the contract. This also is used when buyers lack some of the total down payment needed to purchase a property. The buyer will then pay the seller a nonrefundable deposit to compensate for the buyer’s use of the property. In the end, the buyer has the right to buy the home under terms previously agreed on.
There are many advantages of a Lease-Purchase agreement for a seller. First of all, if the market is down and the property is selling slowly, this agreement could attract many buyers. Also, a prospective buyer might add improvements and take better care of the property than a renter would. The seller will get a top sales price because many buyers are willing to pay a premium. They’ll also save thousands in fees and maintenance.
There are also advantages of a Lease-Purchase agreement for a buyer. This would of course allow a buyer time to store the needed balance of a down payment and pay off debts. The minimum cash out of pocket will be spent, and their equity will grow faster. This also increases buyer power and guarantees a home in the end.
There are disadvantages for a buyer and seller also. For a seller, there is no guarantee that the property will be sold at a certain time. The buyer is also agreeing to purchase in the future, so the price that seems good now might not be fair for the seller in a couple of years with the real estate market changing. The disadvantage of this option for a buyer is that the rent could be expensive because the option to buy is involved. If the buyer is not able to purchase the property in the end, they will be out a lot more money than they would have been otherwise.
As shown, there are many advantages and disadvantages of a Lease-Purchase agreement. If a buyer is certain they want to purchase a property, has a decent credit score, and is tight on cash, this could possibly be a good option to choose. Also, if a seller wants to be able to negotiate a price, attract many buyers, and save money on fees, this could be a good option.
Scott Marvin is a Columbus Ohio Real Estate Agent
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