Is Columbus, OH 43215 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Columbus housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Columbus, OH 43215 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 75 days and there were 8.3 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 57 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 10%, homes sold more slowly (54 days then) and the median sale price rose 14% to $384,833. Overall, Columbus is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Franklin County, homes here sell more slowly than in 97% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 90%. On our competition score, Columbus ranks #475 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 19 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.