The Columbus housing market is going crazy! It’s definitely a seller’s market, since home prices are rising and inventory is as low as ever.
Read below to find out how the Columbus, OH housing market is doing and see the trends that are occurring. “Today’s Stats” are also included so you can see how things have changed as of the time of writing (July 15th, 2020).
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- 🏘️ Central Ohio Homes For Sale, Listed, Sold, & Pending
- 📐Central Ohio Average Price Per Square Foot
- 📉Central Ohio Days on Market
- 💲Central Ohio Housing Prices
- 🏘️ Central Ohio Months Of Inventory
- 📈Central Ohio Absorption Rate
- Central Ohio Housing Market Report At A Glance
- Central Ohio Home Sellers
- Columbus OH Home Buyers
🏘️ Central Ohio Homes For Sale, Listed, Sold, & Pending
The number of Homes For Sale in June 2020 was 2111 units.
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Down 11.9% compared to May 2020
• Down 42.3% compared to June 2019
The number of Homes Listed in June 2020 was 3232 units.
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Up 10.2% compared to May 2020
• Down 11.2% compared to June 2019
The number of Homes Closed in June 2020 was 2847 units.
• Up 20.8% compared to May 2020
• Down 7% compared to June 2019
The number of Homes Placed Under Contract in June 2020 was 3876 units.
• Up 37.8% compared to May 2020
• Up 26.4% compared to June 2019
📐Central Ohio Average Price Per Square Foot
The Average Price per Square Foot on Sold homes trend is Appreciating.* In June 2020 the Average Price Per Square Foot was $138.
• Up 2.2% compared to May 2020
• Up 5.3% compared to June 2019
*Based on 6-month trend – Appreciating/Depreciating/Neutral
📉Central Ohio Days on Market
The average Days On Market trend in the Columbus area is Falling.*
The Average Days on Market in June 2020 was 25 days.
• 0% compared to May 2020
• Up 19% compared to June 2019
The Sold/Original List Price Ratio is Rising* at 99% for June 2020.
• Up 1% compared to May 2020
• 0% compared to June 2019
*Based on 6-month trend – Rising/Falling/Remains Steady
💲Central Ohio Housing Prices
The Median Sold Price trend is Appreciating* The Median Sold Price for June 2020 was $250k.
• Up 4.2% compared to May 2020
• Up 6.8% compared to June 2019
The Average For Sale Price trend is Appreciating.* The Average For Sale Price in June 2020 was $434k.
• Up 3.8% compared to May 2020
• Down 4.8% compared to June 2019
The Average Sold Price trend is Appreciating.* The Average Sold Price in June 2020 was $283k.
• Up 4.8% compared to May 2020
• Up 5.2% compared to June 2019
*Based on 6-month trend – Appreciating/Depreciating/Neutral
🏘️ Central Ohio Months Of Inventory
It is still a Seller’s Market* in Columbus, Ohio!!!
The Months of Inventory based on Closed Sales in June 2020 was down to just 0.7.😮
• Down 29.5% compared to May 2020
• Down 41.9% compared to June 2019
*Seller’s market: less than 3 months of inventory based on closed sales
📈Central Ohio Absorption Rate
The Absorption Rate based on Closed Sales in June 2020 was 134.9.
• Up 37.1% compared to May 2020
• Up 61.2% compared to June 2019
*Seller’s market: 33.33% and above based on closed sales
Central Ohio Housing Market Report At A Glance
Use this table to quickly see how the Columbus, Ohio area real estate market is doing.
Central Ohio Home Sellers
The seller’s market stayed strong throughout June, and based on Today’s Stats above, it looks like July will be more of the same.
Housing inventory is incredibly low, and our market desperately needs listings! If you have a Central Ohio home you would like to list, please call or text Realtor Rita Boswell at 614-830-9767.
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Please Note: Market conditions vary between neighborhoods and price points. Call or text Columbus Realtor Rita Boswell at 614-830-9767 to learn more about market conditions in your specific community.
Columbus OH Home Buyers
Despite it being a seller’s market, interest rates are expected to remain low, and home values are expected to increase in the coming years. If you’re looking to invest in a new home, call the Rita Boswell Group at 614-830-9767. We have creative Buyer’s Specialists ready to help you find and buy your dream home even in this challenging market.
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“At the Rita Boswell Group, our goal is to provide home buyers and sellers with the most recent, in-depth market information possible.
Our report is based on data supplied by the Columbus Board of Realtors or its MLS. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Specific data points provided above may be adjusted, which will be reflected in future reports.
Our Central Ohio real estate market reports cover the counties of Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, and Union. For market information on a specific community, contact Realtor Rita Boswell at 614-830-9767.”