The Columbus real estate market is no longer in the “hottest” market category, according to the Spring 2025 Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com Housing Market Ranking. Columbus fell out of the top 20 hottest markets during Spring 2025, falling to #28. However, other Ohio markets made the top 20, including Toledo, Canton-Massillon, Akron and Dayton.
The ranking weighed home affordability in the data, and this is where Columbus lost statistical ground. The average sale price of a Columbus home was $369,625 during March 2025, an increase of 3.9% from March 2024.
Meanwhile, markets like Toledo, Akron and Dayton had average sale prices in the range of $225,000 to $250,000. Listings in these price ranges drew a high number of online views, with about 43% percent of those views originating from outside of Ohio.
In other words, rising home prices in Columbus have caused some buyers to browse less expensive Ohio markets. This isn’t a bad thing, as it potentially reduces buyer competition in the Columbus area.
By the numbers, Central Ohio home inventory increased by 45% during April 2025, compared to April 2024. The improvement in home inventory is a welcome change for home buyers! Yet homes are selling quickly, spending just 32 days on market before going under contract. Buyers are still feeling pressure in Central Ohio, and being prepared for the market is a must. We can help!
As Exclusive Buyer’s Brokers, we serve your best interests at all times! Unlike real estate agents and brokerages who represent sellers, as an Exclusive Buyer’s Broker, we only represent you, the buyer, getting you the best price and terms with no conflict of interests.
Understanding this distinction could literally save you thousands of dollars not only on the purchase price and terms, but also on seller concessions and home inspection issues, whether you are a first-time homebuyer or an experienced homeowner!
Contact us with your home buying questions! Remember, we are with you every step of the way…all the way home!
Andrew Show
Exclusive Buyer’s Broker, CEBA-M, MCNE, CSP, PSA,e-PRO, CREM, ABRM, AHWD
Buyer’s Resource Realty Services www.BuyersHome.com
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