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Only a few short months ago we were announcing the groundbreaking of four new Homeport homes in the American Addition neighborhood, located just three and a half miles northeast of Downtown Columbus. This afternoon, a ribbon cutting ceremony will take place to celebrate the completion of six new homes in this neighborhood. Needless to say, the mild winter this season has been great for construction.
These new houses are the first of many that will infill this historic suburban-style neighborhood and provide quality housing for residents looking for affordable options to become homeowners. Currently, American Addition only has around 50 residences, but Homeport plans to add over 100 new houses over the next decade.
The six newly completed homes range in price from $117,000 to $119,000 and range in size from 1,488 to 1,641 square feet. Homes are built to AWARE standards (a sustainable building standard similar to LEED Certification) which means that appliances are energy efficient, finishing produces are emit low or no offgasses, and construction waste material gets recycled.
Anyone interested in touring the new homes can attend today starting at 2:00pm at 1327 Lee Avenue. Below you’ll find photos of the new homes being added to the neighborhood.
More information can be found online at homeportohio.org/developments/american-addition/.
Having driven through it, it definitely gives a bit of a back woods suburban vibe. It is a unique island in the city. I would rather live in a more urban setting with a few more amenities though. It would be nice if they added sidewalks.
It reminds me of Clinton Township (behind Lennox) but without the proximity to OSU, Grandview and Upper Arlington.
I definitely think that there needs to be more development than just single-family homes. Sidewalks, landscaping, and even a grocery store would greatly benefit the area. It’s very isolated and very unwalkable.
Cbus11 – Agreed. It definitely felt more rural to me than suburban in some aspects. Almost like the type of housing development you’d see on the outskirts of a city much smaller than Columbus. Personally, I’m not a bit fan of not having anything within walking distance, but many people enjoy the isolation, and this appears to be about as isolated as you’re going to find with this kind of central urban location.
With some more homes (there is room) more amenities will come. The area has a lot of hidden spots – including a few restaurants. The AA also included Old Leonard Ave. Would love to see a combination neighborhood and CU community clean up in the neighborhood in the spring.
I think that with complete streets it should eventually get sidewalks. I think this area and the KLD have the Mayor’s eye so I would expect some public works over the next few years.