The Neighborhood of Preston Trails
Preston Trails is an eight-year old community located in the fast developing city of Pickerington, Ohio. Pickerington is physically situated in Fairfield County, which is about 15 minutes southeast of the state capital, Columbus. It has a country-like setting, but with all the amenities of a large metropolitan area. Pickerington is the 50th largest community in Ohio.
Preston Trails is a beautiful, wooded community and features a 35-acre nature reserve and tranquil bike trail. Preston Trails is located in the desirable Pickerington Local School District, www.pickerington.k12.oh.us and Diley Middle School is located within the community itself. The Pickerington school system is outstanding in both academics and athletics and has a statewide performance score of over 100%.
There are two lot sizes in Preston Trails - 60 ft. and 70 ft. with a wide variety of homes styles to suit every taste. Homes in Preston Trails range from 1300sq ft. to over 3000 sq ft. These include ranches and two stories with a variety of options. Housing prices are also affordable, with the average home value at approximately $200K. This community features a variety of home sites with many having walkout basements and other distinctive architectural details.
Preston Trails is conveniently situated near major retail shopping, restaurants and business centers on route 256, and is 12 minutes from Easton Town Center and Port Columbus International Airport. It is just minutes away from Pickerington Ponds Metro Park, Blacklick Metro Park, Blacklick Golf Course, Interstate 70 and I-270.
Pickerington is host to such annual event as the Violet Festival and Taste of Pickerington. www.ci.pickerington.oh.us. Pickerington is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates," people who have above average income, employed in professional occupations, and are highly educated. Urban sophisticates support coffee shops, bookstores, quality clothing stores and travel.
Pickerington enjoys a diverse population from a variety of ancestries that include white, African American, German, Irish, English, Italian and Polish.
Preston Trails is located south of Interstate 70E past I-270. Take I-270 to I-70 East. Take the 256 Exit on right and head south on 256 to Diley Road, then turn right onto Diley Road. Preston Trails is 1 1/2 miles on the Left. It can also be reached by taking I-270 to Route 33 east. Then take 33E to Diley Road. Turn left onto Diley Road. Preston Trails in located on the right.
