Is Columbus, OH 43203 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Columbus housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Columbus, OH 43203 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 48 days and there were 9 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 29 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 11%, homes sold faster (75 days then) and the median sale price rose 20% to $264,885. Overall, Columbus is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Franklin County, homes here sell more slowly than in 72% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 87%. On our competition score, Columbus ranks #402 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 41 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Columbus 43218 (0% sold over asking) or Columbus 43217 (0% sold over asking), while Brice 43109 (50% sold over asking) and Columbus 43214 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.