Is Columbus, OH 43220 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Columbus housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 31% of homes in Columbus, OH 43220 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 days and there were 2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 116 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 44%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 17% to $440,934. Overall, Columbus is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Franklin County, homes here sell faster than in 90% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 54%. On our competition score, Columbus ranks #137 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 71 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.