Is Columbus, PA 16405 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Columbus is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 0% 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.

Months of supply3.2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list92.2%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market17Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$125▲ +213.4% vs. last year

The Columbus housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Columbus, PA 16405 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 17 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (313 days then) and the median sale price rose 250% to $174,924. Overall, Columbus is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Warren County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Sugar Grove 16350 (50% sold over asking) and Sheffield 16347 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Bear Lake 16402Seller’s market $36 /sq ftClarendon 16313Buyer’s market $76 /sq ftGarland 16416 — /sq ftGrand Valley 16420 — /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Columbus real estate

Is Columbus a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Columbus, PA 16405 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 17 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Columbus sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 92.2% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Columbus?

About 1.32% of a home’s value a year in Warren County, or roughly $5,280 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Columbus?

The median sale price was $174,924 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $125 per square foot.

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