Delaware, Ohio · Delaware County
Woodside at Holton Run
A newer 55+ community with new-construction homes in an up-and-coming part of Delaware. Modern homes, a growing area — and Delaware County’s tax rate to plan around. Here is the real picture.
The community
Woodside at Holton Run is one of the newer active-adult communities in Delaware offering new-construction inventory — another of the small set 55places flags for recent new-build availability. It delivers modern single-level homes in an up-and-coming pocket of Delaware, a city that has become one of Central Ohio’s most sought-after 55+ destinations for its historic downtown, walkable streets, and access to Grady Memorial Hospital.
“Up-and-coming” cuts both ways. A growing area can mean appreciation and new retail and services arriving — or it can mean construction, unfinished surroundings, and amenities that are still a few years out. Drive the area at different times before buying. And because this is Delaware County, the same higher-than-Franklin tax rate applies that affects every community in the county.
The real cost math
Representative all-in monthly estimate for a Woodside home in the low $400ks, Delaware County:
| Monthly component | Estimate (~$425k home) |
|---|---|
| Property tax (Delaware County, ≈1.85% effective) | ~$655 |
| Community HOA | ~$220–$280 |
| Homeowners insurance | ~$110–$150 |
| All-in, excl. mortgage & utilities | ~$985–$1,085/mo |
The Delaware County math vs. Franklin County: At a $425k home, Delaware County’s ~1.85% effective rate costs roughly $57/month more in tax than the ~1.69% Franklin County rate on the same-priced home — about $6,800 over a decade. The Delaware downtown charm may well be worth it; just know the county tax is a permanent line item.
The honest take
Woodside at Holton Run suits the buyer who wants new construction and the appeal of Delaware — the historic downtown, the small-city feel, the strong 55+ demand — at a more approachable entry price than the higher-end Powell and Lewis Center communities. Modern homes mean current finishes and builder warranties.
The honest cautions: it is in an up-and-coming area, so the surroundings are still maturing — tour it in person and ask what is planned nearby. Delaware County’s tax rate applies. And as a newer community, the resale history is still forming. Compare it directly against the established Price Farms (also Delaware) to weigh new-build modernity against finished-community certainty.
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