Central Ohio’s luxury real estate market closed out 2025 with several high-value residential transactions, as Franklin and Delaware counties recorded notable home sales during December. Property records show that the most expensive single-family home sold in Franklin County reached $2.45 million, while Delaware County’s top transaction closed at $1.2 million, reflecting continued demand for upscale housing across the region.
In Franklin County, December’s highest-priced residential sale occurred in New Albany, where a large estate located at 6983 Hanby’s Loop changed ownership for $2.45 million on Dec. 17. The sale stood out as the only property in the county to exceed the $2 million mark during the month. New Albany, known for its luxury communities and expansive homes, continued to feature prominently among the county’s most expensive transactions.
The second-highest sale in Franklin County took place in German Village, a historic neighborhood known for its preserved architecture and proximity to downtown Columbus. A residence at 649 S. Fifth St. sold for $1.65 million on Dec. 3, underscoring the area’s sustained appeal among high-end buyers seeking a blend of history and modern living. Upper Arlington also appeared multiple times among the county’s top sales, reinforcing its reputation as one of central Ohio’s most sought-after residential areas.
Additional high-value Franklin County transactions included a home at 2648 Chester Rd. in Upper Arlington, which sold for $1.3 million on Dec. 8, and a property at 6920 Clivedon Mews in New Albany that closed at $1.265 million on Dec. 18. Two more Upper Arlington homes rounded out the county’s top sales, each selling for $1.25 million in mid to late December, reflecting consistent buyer interest in the community’s established neighborhoods and schools.
Delaware County also saw strong activity in the luxury home market, with Westerville leading the way. The county’s most expensive home sale in December was recorded at 7996 Thornbush Dr. in Westerville, where a single-family residence sold for $1.2 million on Dec. 3. Another Westerville property, located at 8818 Lindsey Ct., followed closely behind with a sale price of $1.05 million on Dec. 5, highlighting the city’s growing presence in the upper tier of the Ohio housing market.
Powell and Galena contributed to Delaware County’s high-end sales as well. A home at 2596 Hackney Ct. in Powell sold for just under $1 million, closing at $985,718 on Dec. 3. Another Powell residence, at 1380 Abbotsford Green Dr., sold for $950,000 on Dec. 5. Rounding out the county’s top transactions was a property in Galena at 5605 Streamside Dr., which sold for $900,000 on Dec. 3.
The sales figures are based on a review of property transfer records from the auditors’ offices in Franklin and Delaware counties. The analysis focused exclusively on single-family dwellings and excluded transactions involving apartments, duplexes, or land purchases unrelated to residential use. By narrowing the scope, the data provides a clearer picture of trends within the owner-occupied luxury housing segment.
Overall, December’s high-end home sales reflect a stable and active luxury real estate market in central Ohio. Communities such as New Albany, Upper Arlington, Westerville, and Powell continue to attract buyers willing to invest in premium properties, even as broader housing conditions evolve. The concentration of top sales in these areas suggests that location, neighborhood amenities, and long-term value remain key drivers for buyers at the upper end of the market as the region enters a new year.
