I have been saying this for years... Lodi, Ohio is the Best Kept Secret in Medina County. Lodi offers a blend of small-town charm, natural beauty, and a welcoming community spirit. It can be an attractive choice for individuals or families seeking a quieter, more relaxed way of life while still having access to the amenities and opportunities of larger nearby cities.

When I first meet with a home buyer, I don't ask them what type of home they are looking for. I ask them, "What area do you want to live in and why did you choose that area?" Once we determine where and why, then we consider the type of home that in the budget they've been pre-approved for.

The answers I get to WHY they are looking in a certain area are normally:

• Proximity to work, schools or family
• Walkability to a downtown area
• Community amenities (stores, shops, services)
• Proximity to major cities or airports
• Want to either be in a town or have some land
• Housing affordabiliity

Lodi, Ohio has ALL OF THESE THINGS!

Proximity to work: If you don't work right in Lodi, it's the perfect town for commuters! Every community around Lodi, Ohio is growing. Westfield just built a brand new 500k sq ft warehouse at 224 & 71 for future business. Wooster just built a brand new Meijer store. Seville is building two brand new 500k sq ft warehouses for future businesses. Actually, Seville has a lot of new commerce coming in. I heard BUEHLERS is considering Seville as a location for a new store! New businesses means NEW JOBS! Where are all of these new employees going to live? LODI!

Distance from downtown Lodi

• Meijer in Wooster: 19 min
• New Warehouse 71/224 in Westfield: 9 min
• New Warehouses in 3/224 in Seville: 11 min
• Westfield Insurance: 7 min
• CLE: 39 min
• CAK: 39 min
• Downtown Wooster: 30 min
• Downtown Columbus: 1 hr 23 min

Walkability to a downtown area: Lodi, Ohio has a beautiful downtown area. Their picturesque square has a gazebo, a beautiful flowing fountain and so many businesses.

Did you know that just in the historic square area there are these businessess:

• City Hardware
• Loft 1884 Wedding & Event Venue
• Shears and Beards Barber Shop
• Great Wall Chinese Food
• Second Look Books and Brews
• Romeo's Pizza
• Lodi Music
• Subway
• D'Antonio's Pizza
• CVS Pharmacy
• Lodi Utility Building
• Farmers National Bank
• Lodi Dental Excellence
• Gimme a Break Tax Prep
• Lodi Historical Society
• Lodi Masonic Lodge
• Lodi Dental
• H & R Block
• Huntington Bank
• Studio One 19 Salon & Spa
• Timothy Phillips DDS
• American Legion
• Heffelfinger Insurance
• Rays Automotive LLC
• M.C. Real Estate
• Buren Insurance Group
• Padgett-Young & Associates Insurance

Lodi even has a Cleveland Clinic / Akron General Hospital

If I forgot a business, send me a message and I'll update this post.

Proximity to amenities: Let's talk about what else you can find outside of the square area of Lodi.

• Medina County District Library
• Miller's Grocery Store
• Lodi Lumber
• US Post Office
• Multiple Auto Parts Stores
• Drug Mart
• Car Wash
• Laundromat
• Gas Stations
• Bowling Alley
• Banks
• Hair Salons
• Doctors Offices
• Funeral Homes
• Churches
• Drug Stores

There's even loads of INDUSTRY in Lodi, Ohio. Here are the industrial businesses I found in Lodi:

• Alloy Fabricators [Machine Shop]
• LCI, Inc [Metal Fabricators]
• Marcum Machine Shop
• SPSI West [Trucking Company]
• Advance Bronze [Machine Shop]
• Pioneer Machine [Machine Shop]
• Lodi Lumber
• ABC Plastics [Manufacturer]
• Fastfeed Corporation [Automation Company]
• Bailey Manufacturing 
• Carbon Polymers [Manfacturer]
• Knott Brake Company [Manufacturer]
• Crop King [Hydroponics]

Proximity to schools: The entire Cloverleaf School District is in one general area which is a GAME CHANGER when it comes to proximity. If you have a child to get to the high school and one to the middle school... they're both on the same campus! Then right across the street is the elementary campus. Waze app shows downtown Lodi to Cloverleaf High School is only a 6 minute drive. YAY! That's awesome! And Cloverleaf Local School District has SO MUCH to offer.

Fun Fact: I graduated from Cloverleaf!

With its charming downtown, Lodi offers a delightful lifestyle for residents and a captivating experience for visitors who seek the embrace of a welcoming community and the allure of a town where history meets modern charm. Whether it's exploring the local shops, savoring a meal at one of the inviting restaurants, or simply enjoying a sunny day in the heart of the square, Lodi, Ohio, presents an irresistible blend of tradition, beauty, and friendly faces that make it a destination worth discovering and a place worth calling home.

Wondering what your Lodi, Ohio home is worth? Let's find out!! I'd like to schedule a time that works for you so I can meet you at the home and give you an accurate value based on comparable sales in your area.

Here are a few stats for recent home sales in Lodi:

• Average Sold Price: $239,075
• Average Market Time: 40 Days
  Listings as of 10/24/2023 at 6:00:33AM
  All Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.
  YES-MLS - Monthly NAR Statistical Report

I've said it before and I will shout it from the square... Lodi, Ohio is the next big thing! If you haven't been, what are you waiting for? I'll meet you there! We can grab a coffee at Books & Brew or lunch at Moxies MY TREAT! Call me!