Is Columbus, NJ 08022 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Columbus is a seller’s market. With about 1.7 months of supply and 46% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #236 of 444 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Columbus housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 46% of homes in Columbus, NJ 08022 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 40 days and there were 1.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 38 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (47% then), homes sold more slowly (35 days then) and the median sale price rose 16% to $534,769. Overall, Columbus is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Burlington County, homes here sell more slowly than in 68% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 52%. On our competition score, Columbus ranks #236 of 444 NJ ZIP codes with enough sales (score 76 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Cookstown 08511 (0% sold over asking) or Chesterfield 08515 (22% sold over asking), while Bordentown 08505 (55% sold over asking) and Mount Laurel 08054 (54% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Beverly 08010Seller’s market $201 /sq ftBordentown 08505Seller’s market $263 /sq ftBrowns Mills 08015Seller’s market $241 /sq ftBurlington 08016Seller’s market $227 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Columbus nearby
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Questions about Columbus real estate
Is Columbus a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.7 months of supply in Columbus, NJ 08022 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Columbus?
The typical home went under contract in 40 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Columbus sell over asking?
46% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Columbus?
About 2.18% of a home’s value a year in Burlington County, where towns range from 1.58% to 3.18%, or roughly $8,712 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Columbus?
The median sale price was $534,769 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $256 per square foot.
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