Is Columbus, OH 43204 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Columbus housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Columbus, OH 43204 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 49 days and there were 4.1 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 157 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (24% then), homes sold more slowly (47 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $213,907. Overall, Columbus is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Franklin County, homes here sell more slowly than in 74% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 74%. On our competition score, Columbus ranks #393 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 43 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.