Is Columbus, OH 43218 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Columbus is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 0% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Columbus housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Columbus, OH 43218 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 70 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. 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 fell from 100%, homes sold more slowly (26 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $309,866. Overall, Columbus is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Franklin County, homes here sell more slowly than in 95% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell 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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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 →Where Columbus is
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Questions about Columbus real estate
Is Columbus a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Columbus, OH 43218 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 70 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 100.0% 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 $309,866 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $201 per square foot.
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