The Columbus housing market continues to be an extreme seller’s market. Home prices continues to rise and inventory remains insanely low.
Read below to find out how the Columbus, OH housing market is doing and see what trends are happening right now. “Today’s Stats” are also included so you can see how things have changed as of the time of writing (September 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 August 2020 was 2012 units.
• 
Down 10.6% compared to June 2020
• Down 49.8% compared to August 2019
The number of Homes Listed in August 2020 was 3268 units.
• Down 7% compared to July 2020
• Down 3% compared to August 2019
The number of Homes Closed in August 2020 was 3070 units.
• Down 5% compared to July 2020
• 
Up 1.3% compared to August 2019
The number of Homes Placed Under Contract in August 2020 was 3906 units.
• Up 16.6% compared to July 2020
• Up 35.3% compared to August 2019
📐Central Ohio Average Price Per Square Foot
The Average Price per Square Foot on Sold homes trend is Appreciating.* In August 2020 the Average Price Per Square Foot was $141.
• Up 0.7% compared to July 2020
• Up 9.3% compared to August 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 August 2020 was 20 days.
• Down 9.1% compared to July 2020
• Down 20% compared to August 2019
The Sold/Original List Price Ratio is Rising* at 99% for August 2020.
• 0% compared to July 2020
• Up 2.1% compared to August 2019
*Based on 6-month trend – Rising/Falling/Remains Steady
💲Central Ohio Housing Prices
The Median Sold Price trend is Neutral.* The Median Sold Price for August 2020 was $250k.
• Down 2% compared to July 2020
• Up 12.1% compared to August 2019
The Average For Sale Price trend is Neutral.* The Average For Sale Price in August 2020 was $419k.
• 0% compared to July 2020
• Up 10.8% compared to August 2019
The Average Sold Price trend is Neutral.* The Average Sold Price in August 2020 was $288k.
• Down 0.3% compared to July 2020
• Up 12.1% compared to August 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 August 2020 remains at 0.7.
• 0% compared to July 2020
• Down 45.3% compared to August 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 August 2020 was 152.6
• Up 6.3% compared to July 2020
• Up 101.9% compared to August 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
As expected, the seller’s market stayed strong throughout August, and this is likely to continue into September. Keep in mind that the market tends to cool in the fall and winter. With so much going on right now, it’s hard to predict whether this autumn will be normal or not. However, if you’re thinking about selling your home, you might want to do so sooner than later. Homes are still in high demand, but in the winter it can take longer to sell and prices may come down slightly.
Housing inventory is incredibly low, and Central Ohio seriously needs listings! If you have a home in the Columbus area you are looking to list, please 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 predicted to remain relatively low, giving home buyers more purchasing power. Home values are expected to increase over the coming years, and buying a home right now would still be a great investment. If you’re thinking about buying a home, call or text the Rita Boswell Group at 614-830-9767. We have top of the line Buyer’s agents who can find your dream home, even in this difficult market. The market will usually cool off a bit in the fall and winter, and that can be a golden opportunity to buy. So, it’s a good idea to start getting ready now.
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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.”