The latest year-end report from Columbus REALTORS® confirms what many of us experienced firsthand in 2025:

Central Ohio’s housing market is shifting toward healthier, more balanced conditions — not slowing into a downturn.

2025 by the Numbers

📈 Sales Activity Increased

• 29,626 closed sales (+3.0% year over year)

• 29,842 pending sales (+2.5%)

🏡 More Homes Came to Market

• 37,130 new listings (+7.4%)

• Inventory rose 14.2% year over year

• Inventory peaked at 5,913 homes in October

💰 Pricing Stabilized

• Median sales price: $327,500 (+2.4%)

• Average sales price: $376,599 (+3.1%)

• Total residential volume reached a record $11.1 billion

What This Means Heading Into 2026

The data reflects a market that is:

✔ More balanced
✔ Less urgent
✔ More strategic

Buyers now have more options and more time to make decisions.
Sellers benefit most from thoughtful pricing and strong preparation rather than relying on extreme competition.

National trends also show buyers are older and staying in their homes longer, reinforcing that today’s decisions are more deliberate and long-term.