Is Columbus, NE 68601 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Columbus housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 21% of homes in Columbus, NE 68601 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 40 days and there were 4.1 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 94 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 12%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 3% to $284,877. Overall, Columbus is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Platte County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, Columbus ranks #75 of 84 NE ZIP codes with enough sales (score 42 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Platte Center 68653 (0% sold over asking) or Lindsay 68644 (0% sold over asking), while Monroe 68647 (100% sold over asking) is even more competitive.