Is Columbus, NC 28722 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Columbus is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 8% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #360 of 424 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, 4% of homes in Columbus, NC 28722 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 46 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 24 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (6% then), homes sold faster (62 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $369,840. Overall, Columbus is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
On our competition score, Columbus ranks #360 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 15 out of 100).
Nearby, Tryon 28782 (15% sold over asking) and Mill Spring 28756 (8% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Columbus real estate
Is Columbus a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Columbus, NC 28722 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 46 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Columbus sell over asking?
4% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Columbus?
About 0.54% of a home’s value a year in Polk County, or roughly $2,160 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Columbus?
The median sale price was $369,840 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $225 per square foot.
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