Is Columbus, OH 43223 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Columbus is a balanced market. With about 4.3 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Competition score47/ 100

More competitive than 48% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #359 of 489 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply4.3Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list30.4%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market43Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$144▼ −6.5% vs. last year

The Columbus housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 30% of homes in Columbus, OH 43223 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 4.3 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 95 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 22%, homes sold more slowly (41 days then) and the median sale price fell 7% to $184,920. Overall, Columbus is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Franklin County, homes here sell more slowly than in 64% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 59%. On our competition score, Columbus ranks #359 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 47 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.

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 balanced market: there were 4.3 months of supply in Columbus, OH 43223 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 43 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Columbus sell over asking?

30% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.1% 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 $184,920 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $144 per square foot.

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