Franklin County, Ohio
Obetz Real Estate and Local Guide
A small suburban village south of Columbus that grew from an 1838 stagecoach junction into a recreation and entertainment hub anchored by Fortress Obetz.
Living in Obetz
Originally named Obetz Junction after settler Charles Obetz, the community formed in 1838 as a stagecoach junction and incorporated in 1928. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Homes in Obetz
- About 73% of housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting a stable residential community.
- Roughly 81% of housing is single-family, a suburban form south of Columbus.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Obetz home
Fortress Obetz
A 6,500-seat stadium hosting concerts, sporting events, and festivals, built on the former Columbus Motor Speedway site
Obetz Athletic Club
A 16,000-square-foot fitness facility in Memorial Park with equipment and golf simulators
Zucchinifest
A four-day annual family festival held in Memorial Park with rides, food, and entertainment
Dixon Quarry
Village park with a six-acre lake for recreational fishing, an archery range, and trails
Memorial Park
Home to the Obetz Athletic Club and the annual Zucchinifest, part of a seven-park, 136-acre village system