Is Columbus, OH 43230 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Columbus housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 45% of homes in Columbus, OH 43230 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 1.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 219 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 41%, homes sold more slowly (36 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $369,840. Overall, Columbus is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Franklin County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 92%. On our competition score, Columbus ranks #91 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 78 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.