Good morning, Dublin. Flames shattered the quiet of Shady Nelms Drive early Monday morning as a house fire sent three residents to the hospital. The blaze, which started downstairs before climbing through the structure, drew a swift response from Washington Township firefighters who arrived to find flames pouring from the front windows. While the adult and two teenagers escaped with non-life-threatening injuries, the family sadly lost their beloved dog in the incident that remains under investigation.
In property news, OhioHealth has made waves with its $36 million acquisition of the former Big Lots headquarters on Dublin Granville Road, topping the list of recent non-residential sales in Franklin County. Meanwhile, affordable housing gets a boost in Franklinton with the completion of 19 new condos priced between $185,000 and $199,000, creating pathways to homeownership through the Central Ohio Community Land Trust's innovative approach to neighborhood stability.
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🔥 Three hospitalized after midnight Dublin house fire. An adult and two teenagers escaped the blaze that erupted around 1:40 a.m. Monday on Shady Nelms Drive. Washington Township firefighters arrived to find heavy flames pouring from the front windows, with the fire apparently starting downstairs before spreading upward. The victims were transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, but tragically, a family dog perished in the fire. Officials say the cause remains under investigation.
🏢 OhioHealth drops $36 million on Big Lots headquarters. The healthcare organization closed the deal on April 11, 2025, acquiring the property located at 4860-4900 E. Dublin Granville Road in Columbus. This transaction topped the list of non-residential sales in Franklin County for the reporting period. The article also highlighted other significant property transfers across Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, and Licking counties, with residential sales in Upper Arlington reaching as high as $3.6 million.
🏠 Affordable homeownership blooms in Franklinton with 19 new condos. The Central Ohio Community Land Trust has completed two and three-bedroom units priced between $185,000 and $199,000, making homeownership accessible to more residents. Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther emphasized the importance of ensuring people of all income levels can live in their neighborhood of choice. Funded partly by a 2022 affordable housing bond, the project aims to create stability for families while strengthening neighborhoods. Officials note that affordable housing leads to better educational outcomes, improved health, and stronger community connections.
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Golf Luxury Modern Open Living: This contemporary custom-built home on Tartan Fields Golf Course is on the market for $1,675,000, featuring an open floor plan with a first-floor master suite, modern kitchen, and golf practice area in the finished lower level.
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