Columbia, MD Housing Market & Real Estate

Seller's market+12.3% YoY

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Quick answer: The median home sale price in Columbia, MD is $487,500, up 12.3% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 28 days with 114 active listings. The market is currently a seller's market.

$487,500median sale price

Is Columbia a buyer's or seller's market?

Seller's market1.8 months of supply28 avg. days on market

Columbia, MD is currently a seller's market, based on 1.8 months of supply and homes selling in about 28 days. How we determine this →

Homes sold

65

Last 12 weeks

Days on market

28

Average pace

Active listings

114

1.8 months supply

Sale-to-list

99.8%

Below asking

Columbia, MD market data

Current housing market statistics for Columbia, MD
MetricValue
Median sale price$487,500
Median list price$479,995
Year-over-year price change+12.3%
Average days on market28 days
Active inventory114 listings
Months of supply1.8 months
Sale-to-list price ratio99.8%
Market conditionSeller's market

Source: Redfin · Updated weekly

The Columbia housing market is currently classified as a seller's market with a median sale price of $487,500. Prices have risen 12.3% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 28 days on market, indicating 1.8 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.

Market trends

Homes for sale in Columbia

There are currently 114 homes listed for sale in Columbia, Maryland. The median listing price is $480K. Featured listings range from $240,000 to $875,000.

1 bedroom condo for sale at 10105 Windstream Dr Apt 6 Columbia 21044 - $240,000
New listing
$240,000

10105 Windstream Dr Apt 6

Columbia, MD 21044

1 bd1 ba876 sqft
Condo
Est. $230KSold 2022 for $210K

Robert Lucido · Keller Williams Lucido Agency

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2 bedroom condo for sale at 5954 Watch Chain Way Apt 1107 Columbia 21044 - $250,000
New listing
2
$250,000

5954 Watch Chain Way Apt 1107

Columbia, MD 21044

2 bd1 ba752 sqft
Condo
Est. $232KSold 1985 for $59K

Michael Sloan · Northrop Realty

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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 6976 Knighthood Ln Columbia 21045 - $370,000
New listing
29
$370,000

6976 Knighthood Ln

Columbia, MD 21045

3 bd4 ba1,724 sqft
Townhouse1.26 acres
Est. $394KSold 2012 for $175K

Indru Jashnani · Apex Realty

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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 10357 Barcan Cir Columbia 21044 - $450,000
New listing
40
$450,000

10357 Barcan Cir

Columbia, MD 21044

3 bd4 ba2,043 sqft
Townhouse4,704 sqft lot
Est. $425KSold 2008 for $304K

Mike Mravca · Blue Hour Realty

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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 8811 Goose Landing Cir Columbia 21045 - $450,000
New listing
43
$450,000

8811 Goose Landing Cir

Columbia, MD 21045

3 bd3 ba1,788 sqft
Townhouse
Est. $441KSold 2020 for $350K

Kimberly Hahn · Northrop Realty

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3 bedroom condo for sale at 5736 April Journey Unit 79 Columbia 21044 - $485,000
New listing
36
$485,000

5736 April Journey Unit 79

Columbia, MD 21044

3 bd4 ba2,297 sqft
Condo
Est. $477KSold 2018 for $350K

Tracy Edwards · Corner House Realty

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3 bedroom house for sale at 5033 Three Kings Ln Columbia 21044 - $530,000
New listing
38
$530,000

5033 Three Kings Ln

Columbia, MD 21044

3 bd2 ba1,694 sqft
House9,590 sqft lot
Est. $530KSold 2020 for $400K

Laurie Lehman · EXP Realty, LLC

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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 5220 Lightfoot Path Columbia 21044 - $549,000
New listing
34
$549,000

5220 Lightfoot Path

Columbia, MD 21044

3 bd3 ba2,448 sqft
Townhouse2,448 sqft lot
Est. $539KSold 2023 for $502K

Lisa Nasar · NextHome Envision

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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 7105 Natures Rd Columbia 21046 - $549,900
New listing
$549,900

7105 Natures Rd

Columbia, MD 21046

3 bd4 ba2,234 sqft
Townhouse
Est. $469KSold 2007 for $360K

Stephanie McClellan · Northrop Realty

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4 bedroom house for sale at 5226 Raccoon Ct Columbia 21045 - $550,000
New listing
33
$550,000

5226 Raccoon Ct

Columbia, MD 21045

4 bd3 ba1,973 sqft
House11,719 sqft lot
Est. $574KSold 2009 for $350K

Andy Ahn · Realty 1 Maryland, LLC

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4 bedroom house for sale at 9213 Osprey Ct Columbia 21045 - $600,000
New listing
2
$600,000

9213 Osprey Ct

Columbia, MD 21045

4 bd4 ba2,350 sqft
House14,120 sqft lot
Est. $563KSold 1990 for $181K

Wendy Slaughter · Samson Properties

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5 bedroom house for sale at 6841 Caravan Ct Columbia 21044 - $875,000
New listing
41
$875,000

6841 Caravan Ct

Columbia, MD 21044

5 bd3 ba3,608 sqft
House16,335 sqft lot
Est. $863KSold 1992 for $251K

Wendy Slaughter · Samson Properties

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Active listings

114

Homes on market

Median list price

$480K

Avg. days on market

28

Days until sale

New this week

77

Newly listed

Price drops:22.8%of listings
Sale-to-list:99.8%

Top public schools in Columbia

23 schools tracked · 15,676 students

The largest public schools serving Columbia, MD by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.

Atholton High

Grades 9-12 · 1,498 students

Public

Long Reach High

Grades 9-12 · 1,448 students

Public

Oakland Mills High

Grades 9-12 · 1,422 students

Public

Wilde Lake High

Grades 9-12 · 1,270 students

Public

Hammond High

Grades 9-12 · 1,167 students

Public

Phelps Luck Elementary

Grades PK-5 · 704 students

Public

Waterloo Elementary

Grades PK-5 · 626 students

Public

Lake Elkhorn Middle

Grades 6-8 · 622 students

Public

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Columbia?

The median home sale price in Columbia is $487,500, up 12.3% from last year.

How long do homes stay on market in Columbia?

Homes typically spend 28 days on market before going under contract.

Is Columbia a buyer's or seller's market?

With 1.8 months of supply, Columbia is currently a seller's market.

How many homes are for sale in Columbia?

There are currently 114 homes listed for sale in Columbia, MD.

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