Is Columbus, GA 31901 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Columbus housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Columbus, GA 31901 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 33 days and there were 7.6 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 19 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 8%, homes sold more slowly (29 days then) and the median sale price rose 25% to $293,573. Overall, Columbus is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Muscogee County, homes here sell faster than in 86% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 71%. On our competition score, Columbus ranks #197 of 371 GA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 30 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Upatoi 31829 (0% sold over asking) or Columbus 31903 (3% sold over asking), while Columbus 31904 (23% sold over asking) and Columbus 31907 (21% sold over asking) are even more competitive.