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Dublin Suburb Attracts Buyers With Route 33 Widening, New Transit Line
The northwest suburb attracts buyers as US Route 33 widening and a new COTA bus rapid transit line advance on schedule.
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Dublin recorded a 22 percent increase in home sales during the first six months of 2026 compared with the same stretch in 2025, according to Columbus Area Board of Realtors data released this week.
The jump coincides with federal and state funding that unlocked final design work on the US Route 33 corridor widening between I-270 and the Franklin-Delaware county line, a project that will add two managed lanes and a dedicated busway by 2028.
Projects along Sawmill Parkway and Bridge Street
Construction crews began pouring concrete for the new COTA rapid transit station at the intersection of Sawmill Parkway and Emerald Parkway last month, directly serving the Bridge Street District mixed-use zone. The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission listed the station as its top priority in the 2026 Transportation Improvement Program, which also funds sidewalk extensions linking the station to the Dublin Recreation Center on Post Road.
Local builders have responded with three multifamily projects now under review by the Dublin Planning Commission, including a 214-unit complex on the former site of the Metro Center office park.
Median sale prices in Dublin reached $498,000 in June 2026, up 14 percent year-over-year, with homes within a half-mile of the planned station closing at an average of $562,000.
Next steps for buyers and investors
Buyers looking at Dublin should review the city’s online development map for parcels within the 0.75-mile station area before the September 2026 application round for the Franklin County Land Bank’s rehab incentive program, which offers up to $25,000 in matching funds for properties purchased before the busway opens.
Local real estate agents recommend checking traffic counts at the I-270 and US 33 interchange once the Ohio Department of Transportation posts its 2027 construction calendar later this summer.
This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.