Columbus’s rapid population growth is driving master-planned development in every direction — north into Delaware County, west into Union County, and east into Licking County. The best new communities combine the amenity packages that modern buyers expect with access to the school districts that drive Columbus suburban demand. Here’s what’s new.
Jerome Village (Plain City)
Jerome Village in Plain City is one of Central Ohio’s most established master-planned communities, with new phases continuing to deliver homes and amenities. The community’s village center, extensive trail system, and swim club create a self-contained lifestyle. Homes range from the mid-$400s to $800,000+ for custom lots.
The Jonathan Alder and Olentangy school districts serve different sections of the community. Jerome Village’s location along US 33 provides commute access to both Dublin and the broader Columbus metro, though the rural-to-suburban character of the area means the drive to downtown is 30 to 40 minutes.
Sunbury / Big Walnut Area
The Sunbury and Big Walnut area in Delaware County has seen explosive growth, with multiple new master-planned communities offering homes from the $300s to $600s. The Big Walnut Local School District’s quality drives family demand, and the growing commercial infrastructure along Route 3 and I-71 provides improving amenities.
Communities in this area typically feature trails, community pools, and neighborhood parks, with the rural-to-suburban transition providing larger lot sizes than comparable communities closer to the Columbus core.
Westport Village (Westerville)
Westport Village and surrounding new-construction developments in the Westerville area provide master-planned options with access to one of Central Ohio’s most desirable school districts. Homes range from the mid-$300s to $600s, and the community amenities include pools, trail systems, and community gathering spaces.
Westerville’s walkable Uptown district and the city’s community programming add village-scale amenities that pure master-planned communities can’t replicate.
New Albany Expansion
New Albany continues to expand with new residential phases that maintain the community’s architectural standards and design cohesion. New lots and custom-home opportunities range from $500,000 to well over $1 million. The New Albany Company’s master-developer approach ensures consistency that typical subdivision development doesn’t achieve.
The Plain Local and New Albany-Plain Local school districts consistently rank among Ohio’s best, and the community’s learning campus (integrating schools, library, and community facilities) provides an educational infrastructure model that other communities study.
Powell / Liberty Township
The Powell area and Liberty Township in Delaware County are among the most active new-construction markets in the Columbus metro. Multiple builders offer homes from the $400s to $700s in communities with the Olentangy Local School District — consistently ranked among Ohio’s top districts. The area’s proximity to the Polaris commercial corridor and growing Delaware County amenities adds convenience.
For more on Columbus new construction, explore our housing market update and best neighborhoods.