Pickerington · First-Time Buyers
First-Time Home Buyer in Pickerington, Ohio
Buying your first home? I explain every step, so you know what happens next.
Buying your first home in Pickerington
Pickerington has many more newer homes than Lancaster, in lots of subdivisions, and it is a suburban town oriented toward Columbus. Homes here generally cost more than in Lancaster, so knowing your budget early matters.
That is why I like you to be pre-approved before we meet for your free buyer consultation. We go over the documents you will see and walk through how the whole process works. Once you are pre-approved, we can look at Pickerington homes the same day.
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Your search, step by step
I can set up a home search that emails you new Pickerington listings automatically as they come on the market in the area you choose. The steps are on my buying process page, and the first ones are on my first-time buyer page.
What daily life looks like
Columbus is about 15 minutes away, and you can reach it by Route 33 or Interstate 70. In town you will find Roosters, The Old Bag of Nails Pub, Grapevine Pizza, Kingy's Pizza, Porters Coffee House and Bakery, Rule 3 bowling and several parks. People choose Pickerington for the shorter commute and a nice growing area.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pickerington from Columbus?
Pickerington is about 15 minutes from Columbus, and you can get there by Route 33 or Interstate 70.
Are Pickerington homes more expensive than Lancaster homes?
Generally, yes. Pickerington homes generally cost more than Lancaster homes, and many are newer homes in subdivisions.
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What first-time buyers looks like in Pickerington
A suburban town with a village heart, Olde Pickerington Village, and many newer homes in subdivisions, about 15 minutes from Columbus.
- The homes
- Many more newer homes than Lancaster, in lots of subdivisions.
- Why people choose it
- People choose Pickerington for a shorter commute to Columbus. It's a nice, growing area.
- Schools people ask about
- Pickerington Local School District has two high schools, Pickerington Central and Pickerington North.
- Getting around
- Pickerington is about 15 minutes from Columbus, with a couple of ways to get there: Route 33 or Interstate 70. Interstate 270 is also within reach.
- Nearby
- Many restaurants and shopping options to choose from, including Roosters, The Old Bag of Nails Pub, Grapevine Pizza, Kingy's Pizza, Porters Coffee House and Bakery, and Rule 3, a bowling alley. Olde Pickerington Village is the downtown, the main shopping strip runs along State Route 256, and there are several parks, including Sycamore Creek Park.
- The trade-off
- Compared with Lancaster, Pickerington is suburban and Columbus oriented, with newer construction homes in subdivisions that are generally higher priced.
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