Is Columbus, OH 43205 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Columbus housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Columbus, OH 43205 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 57 days and there were 6.8 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 54 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (8% then), homes sold faster (69 days then) and the median sale price fell 14% to $301,120. Overall, Columbus is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Franklin County, homes here sell more slowly than in 92% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 92%. On our competition score, Columbus ranks #482 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 17 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.