Is Columbus, IN 47201 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Columbus housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Columbus, IN 47201 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 32 days and there were 3.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 170 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 14%, homes sold more slowly (21 days then) and the median sale price rose 21% to $311,865. Overall, Columbus is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Bartholomew County, homes here sell more slowly than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 80%. On our competition score, Columbus ranks #252 of 306 IN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 35 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Taylorsville 47280 (0% sold over asking) or Hartsville 47244 (0% sold over asking), while Columbus 47203 (12% sold over asking) is even more competitive.