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Columbus, OH Housing Market and Selling Costs
Start with Columbus market measures, then compare an as-is cash offer with listing, repairs, and waiting using the costs and timing for your own house.
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Housing prices and selling conditions
These measures describe housing prices and selling conditions for the areas and periods shown. Compare them alongside repair costs, your mortgage payoff and selling costs.
| Measure | Value | Source and area | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $298,858 | Redfin · Columbus, OH | Three months ending September 2026 |
| Median days on market | 46 days | Redfin · Columbus, OH | Three months ending September 2026 |
| Homes sold | 2,791 homes | Redfin · Columbus, OH | Three months ending September 2026 |
| Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) | $243,122 | Zillow · Columbus, OH | As of September 2026 |
| For-sale inventory | 2,515 homes | Zillow · Columbus, OH | As of September 2026 |
Include utilities, other bills and any mortgage payments while waiting to sell. Allow time for closing, too.
What the numbers mean
A Columbus-wide measure is a starting point, not a price for your house
Columbus-wide numbers offer a general picture. Your home's condition, needed repairs, whether tenants live there, and your timing can change which selling option makes sense.
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Compare that option with listing and waiting based on the costs and circumstances of your property, not a citywide median.
Local selling costs
Ohio's conveyance fee
Ohio's conveyance fee is $1 per $1,000 of the sale price; a county may add up to $3 per $1,000. The local addition depends on the property's county. For county-specific conveyance information, check the Auditor for your property's county: the Delaware County Auditor, Fairfield County Auditor, or Franklin County Auditor. (Ohio Rev. Code §§319.54, 322.02.)
Ohio conveyance fee: When you sell to us, we pay it.
What you may keep
Sale price and money left after costs are different numbers
Start with a realistic sale price or written offer. Subtract your mortgage payoff, repairs and cleanout, listing commission if you list, other selling costs, and the bills you carry while waiting. A higher sale price does not always mean more money left after those costs.
The calculator lets you change planning assumptions to compare a listing with an as-is sale for your situation.
Compare what you may keep with the Columbus calculator →Just an estimate — the actual number could be more or less depending on the home's condition.
Questions about the Columbus market report
Do Columbus market numbers tell me what my house will sell for?
No. The displayed figures describe the named market measures, places, and periods; a citywide number does not price your particular house. Condition, needed repairs, tenant occupancy, access, and timing can all change your comparison.
Why can Redfin and Zillow show different numbers?
Redfin shows the median price of homes sold; Zillow estimates a typical home value. They're different kinds of numbers, so they can differ.
What is Ohio's conveyance fee when a house sells?
Ohio's conveyance fee is $1 per $1,000 of sale price, and a county may add up to $3 per $1,000. The local addition depends on the property's county. Ohio conveyance fee: When you sell to us, we pay it.
Is the sale price the amount I keep?
No. What you keep is the sale price minus costs such as mortgage payoff, repairs or cleanout, listing commission if you list, other selling costs, and bills while you wait. Use the linked calculator to change the planning assumptions for your comparison.
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Prices, timing and your selling options
Home prices in Columbus
Homes in Columbus, OH sold for a median of $298,858 for the three months ending September 2026 (Redfin). Repairs and condition affect what someone will pay for your house. Homes in Columbus, OH spent a median of 46 days on the market for the three months ending September 2026 (Redfin). You still have bills while waiting to sell, including utilities and any mortgage payments. Allow time for closing, too.