If you are looking for a Galena realtor, then you want someone who knows the area. Who better than a long-time resident? My family and I have lived in Galena for several years and we plan on staying for several more! We love it all – from the parks to the schools to boating at Alum Creek in the summer and sledding at Winter Park hill in the winter, Galena is our home.
Galena is one of the best kept secrets in Ohio. This charming community is a mix of rural living and mid to high-end subdivisions. Outdoor enthusiasts love the bike trails and parks. Two of the largest bodies of water, Alum Creek Lake and Hoover Reservoir, flank the east and west sides of Galena and provide opportunities for boating, fishing and playing on the beach.
Village square in downtown Galena has some great, local restaurants and the famous Hoover Mudflats boardwalk.
Thinking of buying a house in Galena?
Galena is a small community but it is growing quickly as several rural plots have recently been purchased and are in the midst of being developed into single family housing developments. I work with new build communities all over Galena so whether you are looking to build a new home or are on the search for an existing house, I can help you with your real estate journey.
Do you want to sell your home in Galena?
If you’re looking to sell your home in Galena, you will have a line of buyers at your door. I can help you sort through the different purchase offers from potential home buyers so that you can identify the best offer for your situation.
Not only do you want to attract the most buyers for your home, but you want to attract the best buyers. With my luxury real estate marketing package, I will make your home stand out from the rest! Galena home buyers will be knocking on your door first!
As a Galena, Ohio realtor, I realize the importance of being responsive and available. You can contact me at [email protected] or call anytime – 614.398.1555. I look forward to hearing from you!
The following information is provided on the Village of Galena web site. For more information, visit galenaohio.gov.
Nature Watching
The Galena area offers all sorts of opportunities for nature lovers, with a variety of habitats and viewing locations to see a variety of flora and fauna For birdwatchers, Galena is believed to have the largest population of Prothonotary Warblers in Ohio during the nesting season, mid-April to mid-August. When Hoover Reservoir’s water level is low, shorebirds find the Galena mudflats attractive during spring and fall migrations. There’s also a good chance of seeing Ospreys and Bald Eagles. In addition to being able to tally a decent bird checklist, the area also affords the opportunity to see a variety of wildflowers, mammals, and reptiles and amphibians. See the map for Galena’s best nature viewing locations.
Bike Riding
Galena is a popular way point for trekkers following the Ohio to Erie Trail (OTET). The one-and-a-half miles of OTET that goes through Galena is on a former railroad line and passes by Miller Park and on a bridge over Little Walnut Creek. Downtown Galena, with its public square and restaurants, is just a quarter mile off the trail. Another paved trail is Kane’s Crossing trail, which includes scenic views from the bridge over Big Walnut Creek. New neighborhoods being built include pedestrian-friendly access to the trail system. Galena is also situated on US Bike Routes 21 and 50A.
Fishing
Anglers of all ages have success in the waters surrounding Galena, including Big and Little Walnut Creeks, as well as Hoover Reservoir. When the crappie are running in the spring, popular locations are the Hoover boardwalk and Big Walnut Creek. Catfish, carp, bass and panfish are also possibilities.
Boating
Old Galena is situated on a peninsula between Big Walnut Creek and Little Walnut Creek, and is at the north end of Hoover Reservoir. Suitability for boating depends on the water levels of the creeks and of the reservoir. Ohio Department of Natural Resources provides useful information about Hoover Reservoir including a map.