The Downsizing Blueprint
Thinking about trading the family home for a condo? This free 10-page blueprint gives you a 6-month plan, the costs and savings to compare, the Ohio tax programs to check, and a list of 63 Central Ohio condo communities where most recent listings were one-level, ranch or had a first-floor owner’s suite.
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A step-by-step plan for moving from the family home to a Columbus condo, with 63 one-level and ranch condo communities, costs and decluttering tips. Enter your name and email and the PDF is ready right away.
What’s inside
- What changes when you move from a house to a condo
- A month-by-month downsizing timeline
- Buy first, sell first or close the same day
- 63 one-level and ranch condo communities by area, with prices and HOA fees
- Costs, savings and Ohio tax programs like the homestead exemption
- Decluttering and moving-day checklists
More free resources: the 2027 Columbus Condo Community Guide, the Condo HOA Directory and all free condo guides.
FAQ
Where can I find one-level condos in Columbus?
Ranch and first-floor owner's suite condos are spread across Dublin, Hilliard, Westerville, Worthington, Powell, Lewis Center, Delaware and the east and south suburbs. The guide lists 63 communities where most recent listings were one level, and elevator buildings Downtown and in the Short North are another option.
What do ranch condos cost in Central Ohio?
The median HOA fee for ranch and one-level condos sold in the last year was about $337 a month. Prices vary widely by area; the guide shows recent sale ranges for each community.
Should I buy my condo or sell my house first?
Selling first gives you a firm budget; buying first lets you move once on your schedule but may mean two homes for a while. Same-day closings avoid both but need careful coordination.