Is Columbia City, OR 97018 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Columbia City housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Columbia City, OR 97018 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 14.9 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 3 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 14%, homes sold faster (49 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $529,771. Overall, Columbia City is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Columbia County, homes here sell more slowly than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 86%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Deer Island 97054 (0% sold over asking) or Scappoose 97056 (7% sold over asking), while Vernonia 97064 (36% sold over asking) is even more competitive.