Set on 2.1 acres along the Scioto River corridor, this custom-built estate at 6909 Riverside Drive in Powell recently sold for $952,500. The 5,017-square-foot home delivers five bedrooms and six bathrooms, with a walkout lower level adding more than 2,100 additional square feet of living space, making it one of the more distinctive custom homes to trade hands in the area recently.
Inside, an enormous great room anchors the home with a dramatic vaulted cathedral ceiling, while classic architecture, upscale finishes, and custom crown molding carry throughout. African orange hardwood floors cover the first level, leading into a breathtaking gourmet kitchen built for entertaining on a grand scale. The huge primary suite includes its own sitting area with a fireplace, while four additional bedrooms upstairs share two full bathrooms. The walkout lower level adds a media and gaming area, a sauna, and a sixth bedroom or exercise room with a full bath, ideal for multigenerational living or serious entertaining. Outside, a circular drive and multiple patios take full advantage of the wooded, ravine, and riverfront lot, and first- and second-floor laundry add everyday convenience to a home that truly lives like a private vacation retreat just minutes from the city.
Life in Powell
Powell is one of Central Ohio's most desirable suburbs, known for excellent schools, spacious wooded lots, and a charming, walkable historic downtown. Homes along Riverside Drive benefit from a rare combination of privacy and natural beauty, with direct access to the Scioto River corridor, while still keeping residents just a short drive from Downtown Columbus, Dublin, and the Polaris shopping and dining district.
Columbus-Area Real Estate Market Conditions
The broader Columbus housing market has remained competitive through 2026, with the citywide median home price near $350,000, up roughly 4.3% year-over-year. Powell and other northern suburbs continue to command a premium for their schools, lot sizes, and access to nature, with custom and luxury homes on acreage often seeing strong interest despite mortgage rates in the 6.5% to 7.2% range. Distinctive, one-of-a-kind properties like this one, with resort-style lower levels and premium lots, tend to attract serious buyers even in a more measured rate environment.
Things to Do Near Powell
Living in Powell puts residents close to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, one of the region's top attractions, along with the shops, restaurants, and seasonal events of Historic Downtown Powell. Nearby Alum Creek and Highbanks Metro Park offer trails and outdoor recreation, while a short drive brings residents into Dublin or Polaris for additional shopping, dining, and entertainment options, or into Downtown Columbus for professional sports, concerts, and riverfront parks.
Curious About the Powell Luxury Market?
Custom homes on private, wooded acreage like this one do not come to market often. If you are curious what your Powell-area property could be worth today, or you are searching for your own private retreat close to the city, the Joseph Speakman Real Estate team is ready to help you navigate the current market with local expertise.
