Is Columbus, OH 43240 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Columbus housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 28% of homes in Columbus, OH 43240 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 45 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 19 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 47%, homes sold more slowly (34 days then) and the median sale price fell 8% to $355,346. Overall, Columbus is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Delaware County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 78%. On our competition score, Columbus ranks #209 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 63 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Radnor 43066 (0% sold over asking) or Kilbourne 43032 (0% sold over asking), while Westerville 43082 (35% sold over asking) is even more competitive.