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Is Columbus, OH 43217 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Columbus is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply6.4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list91.7%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market150Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$96▲ +20.5% vs. last year

The Columbus housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Columbus, OH 43217 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 150 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (20 days then) and the median sale price rose 11% to $105,354. Overall, Columbus is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Franklin County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Brice 43109 (50% sold over asking) and Columbus 43214 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Blacklick 43004Seller’s market $195 /sq ftBrice 43109 $109 /sq ftColumbus 43085Seller’s market $227 /sq ftColumbus 43201Seller’s market $272 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Columbus real estate

Is Columbus a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Columbus, OH 43217 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Columbus?

The typical home went under contract in 150 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Columbus sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 91.7% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Columbus?

About 1.47% of a home’s value a year in Franklin County, or roughly $5,880 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Columbus?

The median sale price was $105,354 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $96 per square foot.

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