Is Columbus, OH 43212 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Columbus housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 26% of homes in Columbus, OH 43212 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 37 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 80 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 34%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 20% to $577,250. Overall, Columbus is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Franklin County, homes here sell faster than in 79% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 72%. On our competition score, Columbus ranks #248 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 60 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.