Columbus, NE Housing Market & Real Estate

Leaning buyer's+2.9% YoY

Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·

Quick answer: The median home sale price in Columbus, NE is $251,000, up 2.9% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 36 days with 73 active listings. The market is currently a leaning buyer's.

$251,000median sale price

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

Leaning buyer's5.2 months of supply36 avg. days on market

Columbus, NE is currently a leaning buyer's, based on 5.2 months of supply and homes selling in about 36 days. How we determine this →

Homes sold

14

Last 12 weeks

Days on market

36

Average pace

Active listings

73

5.2 months supply

Sale-to-list

99.9%

Below asking

Columbus, NE market data

Current housing market statistics for Columbus, NE
MetricValue
Median sale price$251,000
Median list price$237,475
Year-over-year price change+2.9%
Average days on market36 days
Active inventory73 listings
Months of supply5.2 months
Sale-to-list price ratio99.9%
Market conditionLeaning buyer's

Source: Redfin · Updated weekly

The Columbus housing market is currently classified as a leaning buyer's with a median sale price of $251,000. Prices have risen 2.9% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 36 days on market, indicating 5.2 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 Columbus

There are currently 73 homes listed for sale in Columbus, Nebraska. The median listing price is $237K.

Active listings

73

Homes on market

Median list price

$237K

Avg. days on market

36

Days until sale

New this week

18

Newly listed

Price drops:16.4%of listings
Sale-to-list:99.9%

Top public schools in Columbus

14 schools tracked · 4,953 students

The largest public schools serving Columbus, NE 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.

COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL

Grades 9-12 · 1,295 students

Charter

COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Grades 5-8 · 1,207 students

Charter

CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grades PK-4 · 347 students

Charter

SHELL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grades PK-6 · 346 students

Charter

LAKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

Grades 9-12 · 326 students

Charter

LOST CREEK ELEMENTARY SCH

Grades PK-4 · 313 students

Charter

NORTH PARK ELEMENTARY

Grades PK-4 · 299 students

Charter

EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grades PK-4 · 275 students

Charter

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 Columbus?

The median home sale price in Columbus is $251,000, up 2.9% from last year.

How long do homes stay on market in Columbus?

Homes typically spend 36 days on market before going under contract.

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

With 5.2 months of supply, Columbus is currently a leaning buyer's.

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