Columbus, NE Housing Market & Real Estate
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?
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
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $251,000 |
| Median list price | $237,475 |
| Year-over-year price change | +2.9% |
| Average days on market | 36 days |
| Active inventory | 73 listings |
| Months of supply | 5.2 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 99.9% |
| Market condition | Leaning 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
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
COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grades 5-8 · 1,207 students
CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grades PK-4 · 347 students
SHELL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grades PK-6 · 346 students
LAKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Grades 9-12 · 326 students
LOST CREEK ELEMENTARY SCH
Grades PK-4 · 313 students
NORTH PARK ELEMENTARY
Grades PK-4 · 299 students
EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grades PK-4 · 275 students
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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