Is Columbus, OH 43085 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Columbus is a seller’s market. With about 2 months of supply and 50% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #48 of 489 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Columbus housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Columbus, OH 43085 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 days and there were 2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 102 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 45%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 4% to $424,816. Overall, Columbus is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Franklin County, homes here sell faster than in 95% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 95%. On our competition score, Columbus ranks #48 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 83 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).
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Questions about Columbus real estate
Is Columbus a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2 months of supply in Columbus, OH 43085 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Columbus?
The typical home went under contract in 34 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Columbus sell over asking?
50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 103.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Columbus?
About 1.47% of a home’s value a year in Franklin County, or roughly $5,880 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Columbus?
The median sale price was $424,816 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $227 per square foot.
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