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Updated October 23, 2025

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Sales climb as inventory expands across central Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio (October 23, 2025) – Home sales rose in September as inventory continued to grow across central Ohio, according to the latest housing statistics from Columbus REALTORS® and the Columbus & Central Ohio Regional MLS. Closed sales increased 7.9% from a year ago, with 2,705 closings compared to 2,508 in September 2024.

The median sales price in September was $325,000, up just 0.3% from September 2024. However, that number did drop almost 4% over last month, when the median sale price was $338,000.

That’s a clear sign that fall might be the best time to buy in central Ohio. In September, buyers were getting, on average, a 3.5% discount at closing, with homes selling for 96.5% of their original list price. The median days on market was 30, up from 25 days a year earlier.

“I think this is a signal that sellers are pricing accurately based on the advice of their real estate professional, and with inventory rising, buyers have a little more room to negotiate,” said Columbus REALTORS® President Buffie Patterson. Fall often brings motivated sellers and slightly less competition, which can make it one of the best times of year to make a move.”

In September, 3,240 new homes and condominiums were added to the Columbus & Central Ohio Regional MLS, increasing the total inventory to 5,815. Last year, inventory was at 4,804, representing a 21% increase.

With only three months left in 2025, closed sales are up 2.1% year over year as 22,294 homes have closed in 2025 through the end of September. That equates to a total sales volume of $8.4 billion.

County by county, Franklin led the way in closings with 1,272, up 2.3% year over year. Delaware County followed with 251 closings, down 1.6% from last year. Licking County came in third with 212 sales but was the standout, posting an 18.4% increase in sales over last September. Fairfield (201 sales; +6.9%) and Union (100 sales; +19.0%) rounded out the top counties in terms of sales.

The Columbus & Central Ohio Regional Multiple Listing Service (MLS) serves all of Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Hocking, Licking, Madison, Marion, Morrow, Perry, Pickaway, and Union Counties, and parts of Athens, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Knox, Logan, Muskingum, and Ross counties.