Franklin Crossing

What it costs

Asking range	$449,900 to $449,900
Typical size	1,980 sq ft
Estimated payment	about $2,044/mo plus $192 HOA
HOA	$192 monthly
Incentives	None published for this community. I check the builders' promotions weekly and confirm in writing before it factors into an offer.
HOA covers	Lawn Care, Snow Removal, Trash, Insurance, Water

Payment is principal and interest on the entry price with 20 percent down over 30 years at 5.5 percent, which is close to what builders here are landing buyers at. It excludes taxes and insurance on purpose. The tax line on a new build is almost always the bill on an empty lot and resets once the county reassesses the finished house. That is the number that surprises people, and I have written up exactly how it works.

What's in the community

• Sidewalks

Ask which of these are built today. In a community still going up, amenities are often on the plan before they are on the ground.

Where it is

City	Columbus, Franklin County
Schools	COLUMBUS CSD 2503 FRA CO.

Open Franklin Crossing in Google Maps

District boundaries move while a community is being built. Verify the assignment for your specific lot rather than the community.