The Columbus housing market is somewhat competitive. Homes in Columbus receive 2 offers on average and sell in around 42 days. The median sale price of a home in Columbus was $273K last month, up 10.1% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Columbus is $181, up 8.4% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Columbus today?
In February 2024, Columbus home prices were up 10.1% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $273K. On average, homes in Columbus sell after 42 days on the market compared to 43 days last year. There were 744 homes sold in February this year, up from 693 last year.
All Home Types
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$273,000
+10.1% YoY | Feb 2024
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Feb 2024
Growth
% YoY
Columbus, OH
$273,000
+10.1%
United States
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How hot is the Columbus housing market?
Columbus is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in 42 days.
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The Redfin Compete Score rates how competitive an area is on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 is the most competitive.
Calculated over the last 3 months
Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 1% below list price and go pending in around 42 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 2% above list price and go pending in around 25 days.
This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two
million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user
must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.
Home offer insights for Columbus
Explore recent offers and recently sold homes in Columbus
Recent offers
Offer Not Accepted|
4 Weeks Ago
~$600K Offer
Sold for $600K
4bd | 2.5ba | ~4,000sqft
Over List Price
3%
Days on Market
27
Competing Offers
3
Down Payment
—
Brad Shields
Columbus Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
5 Weeks Ago
~$350K Offer
Sold for $400K
4bd | 2.5ba | ~2,250sqft
Over List Price
0%
Days on Market
28
Competing Offers
4
Down Payment
~60%
Butch Wahlsmith
Columbus Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
6 Weeks Ago
~$300K Offer
Sold for $300K
2bd | 2.5ba | ~1,500sqft
Under List Price
4%
Days on Market
31
Competing Offers
4
Down Payment
~20%
Butch Wahlsmith
Columbus Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
7 Weeks Ago
~$250K Offer
Sold for $275K
2bd | 2.5ba | ~1,500sqft
Over List Price
0%
Days on Market
1
Competing Offers
4
Down Payment
—
Butch Wahlsmith
Columbus Redfin Agent
View houses in Columbus that sold recently
Recently sold homes
SOLD MAR 28, 2024
$65,000 Last Sold Price
—beds
—baths
—sq ft
1265 Idlewild Dr, Columbus, OH 43232
Trudy Tiu • Walker Tiu Real Estate Group, (740) 216-5026
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GreatSchools Rating
9/10
Mary Emma Bailey Elementary School
Public • K-5
631
Students
5 reviews
9/10
New Albany Primary School
Public • 1-3
1068
Students
11 reviews
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Tyler Run Elementary School
Public • K-5
680
Students
5 reviews
8/10
Evening Street Elementary School
Public • K-5
516
Students
5 reviews
8/10
Scottish Corners Elementary School
Public • K-5
650
Students
7 reviews
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Climate's impact on Columbus housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Columbus.
Risk Factor
Flood Factor - Major
11% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Columbus has a major risk of flooding. 12,309 properties in Columbus are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 11% of all properties in Columbus. Flood risk is increasing faster than the national average.
3% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Columbus has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 9,249 properties in Columbus that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 3% of all properties in Columbus.
100% of properties are at minor
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Columbus has a Minor Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. Columbus is most at risk from hurricanes. 264,696 properties in Columbus have some risk of being in a severe wind event within the next 30 years.
Wind likelihood over time
If an exceedingly rare windstorm
(a 1-in-3,000 year storm event)
occurred today, it could cause wind gusts of up to 50 mph. In 30 years, an event of this same likelihood would show increased wind gusts of up to 60 mph.