Is Columbus, OH 43228 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Columbus housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 30% of homes in Columbus, OH 43228 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 41 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 186 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 33%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 3% to $282,378. Overall, Columbus is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Franklin County, homes here sell more slowly than in 51% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 59%. On our competition score, Columbus ranks #240 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 61 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.