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 leading real estate agent in the local Pickerington Market.

Call Scott Marvin at 614-581-9497

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