Midtown

Points of Interest

Weracoba Park –  The largest park in Columbus boasts a running track, athletic fields, picnic tables, playgrounds, tennis courts, and even an amphitheater, all in the heart of Midtown.

The Village on 13th and St. Elmo – Revitalized shopping centers with independent retailers and restaurants along with many recognizable brands.

AFLAC’s International Headquarters

Columbus Aquatic Center

Columbus Public Library

The Columbus Museum and Olmstead Gardens

Veteran’s Memorial Park

Big Plus

Midtown, as the name suggests, is close to Uptown, North Columbus, Alabama, and Fort Moore. Any destination listed is just minutes away.

With so much history and charm, people love the unique homes in Midtown.

The lifestyle is very active, with an abundance of parks and outdoor shopping.

Its close proximity to Fort Moore and the desirable locale makes it relatively easy to find renters or rent yourself if you’re not interested in buying.

Columbus High School, a Liberal Arts Magnet Program, calls Midtown home and is one of the top-ranked public high schools in the country. Columbus High School uses a lottery system to accept students.

Things to Consider

Midtown is in a rejuvenation period, and there are many homes that have been thoughtfully restored. However, there are still many that retain the quirks of older homes and may be in need of some TLC.

Overall, Midtown is relatively safe, but the area can still be “hit or miss.” It’s important to research the area before buying, and it’s not recommended to buy “sight unseen.” If that’s your only option, make sure to check out one of our Scouts!

How’s the market?

The housing market is pretty active in Midtown, so there are always new homes popping up for sale or rent. The odds are in your favor for finding the perfect home to meet your needs.

The average Columbus home value is $149,518, up 6.8% over the past year, and goes to pending in around seven days, according to Zillow’s Home Values Index (May 2023). 

As Midtown continues to rejuvenate, it’s being recognized as one of the most desirable areas in Columbus. With that in mind, your money won’t go quite as far here as in newer developments, but if charm and character are what you’re looking for, then it’s an acceptable compromise.

School Scoop

Research the school district you’re purchasing into. Students in Georgia are eligible to attend any school in or out of their district contingent on available space and acceptance by the school. Any student zoned in a Title I school (there are several in Muscogee County) has the right to attend a higher-performing school, but they could be located anywhere in the district. Title I Schools are schools that have been granted supplemental funds by the government based on a high number or high percentage of low-income students in attendance to help bridge the achievement gap.

There are also state-sponsored scholarships available for special education students to attend private schools.

Midtown boasts several high-performing public schools, including Columbus High School and the St. Elmo Center for the Gifted.

Highlighted areas

Every neighborhood in Midtown has its pros and cons, some with great houses and some that need a little TLC. It’s important that you like the surroundings of a house if you choose to live here, as some streets are “transitional” with homes that have been restored alongside fixer-uppers.

Overlook – Gorgeous homes with quiet, old-town charm.

Club View – Lovely homes near Clubview Elementary School, a magnet International Baccalaureate elementary program.