Perhaps you’ve heard about this place in Ohio called Apple Valley. You might be wondering what it’s known for and why you should pack your bags and spend your next vacation [...]
What is Apple Valley OH Known For?
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Local guidance for lakefront, lakeview, golf course & second-Home living
Perhaps you’ve heard about this place in Ohio called Apple Valley. You might be wondering what it’s known for and why you should pack your bags and spend your next vacation [...]

Before purchasing an Apple Valley lake home, people often wonder exactly how much use will be gained from it beyond the dog days of summer. Being in Ohio, I know the weather doesn't always align with the vision most have of summer lake living but whether it is a vacation home or a permanent residence, owning
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The condition of your home will have a huge impact on how fast it sells, and its eventual selling price. Preparing your home for sale can pay you huge dividends. Many fix ups cost very little and consist mostly of time and some elbow grease. Here are some simple tips to help your home show its [...]
Archived video featuring a previously listed lakefront home at 311 Crabapple Drive in Apple Valley Lake. Explore current Apple Valley Lake homes with Joe and Sherrie Toth.
Archived video tour of a previously listed ranch home at 2600 Apple Valley Drive. Explore current Apple Valley Lake homes with Joe and Sherrie Toth.

There is nothing more inviting or reassuring of repeat business than an establishment that serves killer food and treats its customers like family. Our March Local Catch, The Bad Apple Pub does exactly that and it does so consistently. [...]

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If you’re looking for a fun place to relax and enjoy the best burger around on a pretzel bun, some delicious fries, or a beer, look no further than Joe and Sherrie's February local [...]

So here’s a typical conversation I find myself in quite often:
“So, where are you from?”
“Apple Valley.”
--Blank Stare--
“Um, Apple Valley, you know, near Kenyon College? Central Ohio?”
“OOOHHH! You mean Apple CREEK?”
“No, I mean Apple Valley LAKE. Just east of Mount Vernon.”
“Oh, gotcha! Mount Vernon; I know exactly where that’s [...]

In June of 2015, Toth and Team hosted a charity event, “Luau for Love” at the Bad Apple, a local bar and grille just outside the entrance of Apple Valley Lake. Proceeds from this event directly benefited Hospice of Knox county. Sometime this year, Toth and Team will host another charity event. We will be announcing this in February.
Although the following list is NOT inclusive of all of the awesome charities in our area, here are a few charitable and nonprofit [...]
For a home to remain in good shape throughout the winter it needs regular care and attention. When a home is occupied, many of the things that are necessary to keep it in good working order happen by default. But when the home is vacant, it is up to the owner or the property manager