Is Columbia, IL a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Columbia is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, Columbia has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Columbia is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Columbia, IL

How much do homes in Columbia, IL cost?

Median Sold Price

$344,500

$148/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$24,500(+7.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Columbia have sold for 7.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Columbia was $344,500 in November 2024, up 7.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $148.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 $195K$212.5K
+9.0%
3 $320K$315K
-1.6%
4 $425.5K$449K
+5.5%
5+ $587.5K$593K
+0.9%

Summary: Columbia housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 1.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 0.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Columbia
+7.7%
Dupo
-8.7%
Sugar Loaf Township
-11.0%

Housing Supply in Columbia, IL

How many homes are available in Columbia, IL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
4852+8.3%

Summary: The Columbia real estate market had 52 homes for sale in November 2024, a 8.3% increase compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 54
-20.0%
3 2228
+27.3%
4 1715
-11.8%
5+ 45
+25.0%

Summary: The Columbia housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 20%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 27.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 11.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 25%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1217+41.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

7 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Columbia, you could pay more than the asking price. 47.1% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 17 homes were sold or pending in Columbia in November 2024, up by 41.7% month-over-month. Of the 17 sold homes, 41% were sold under asking, 12% were sold at asking, and 47% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Columbia, IL

How long does it take to sell a home in Columbia, IL?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
45 Days37 Days-18.1%

Summary: Homes in Columbia had an average of 37 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 18.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

9 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Columbia are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 17 homes were sold in Columbia; 53% of homes were sold within 30 days, 41% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 6% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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