Romney Affiliate Buys Columbus Complex

COLUMBUS—The vast Metro West Apartments have had a troubled history, but now, hundreds of units are set for demolition and the rest will be renovated.

By Brian J. Rogal | Updated on April 29, 2014

COLUMBUS—Havenwood Townhomes has just purchased Metro West Apartments, one of Columbus’ largest, and most troubled, apartment complexes. The affiliate of the Utah-based Romney Group will take charge of 1,200 units at 4312 Westport Rd. and promises to transform them into class A homes. The price was not disclosed and company officials were not available by press time.

The oldest portions of Metro West were constructed in 1965, but a general decline of the area, and a devastating and deadly fire in 2004 left many buildings vacant. However, the opening of the nearby Hollywood Casino in 2012 and a recent influx of retail businesses has brought about a bit of a revival and attracted investors’ interest.

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