Is Columbia, MD 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, MD

How much do homes in Columbia, MD cost?

Median Sold Price

$486,023

$245/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$35,815(+8.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Columbia have sold for 8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Columbia was $486,023 in November 2024, up 8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $245.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $170K$200K
+17.6%
2 $265K$300K
+13.2%
3 $415K$440K
+6.0%
4 $578.5K$585.6K
+1.2%
5+ $765.5K$750K
-2.0%

Summary: Columbia housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 17.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 13.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 1.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Scaggsville
+15.2%
Columbia
+8.0%
Ellicott City
+5.1%
Ilchester
0.0%
Savage
-3.1%

Housing Supply in Columbia, MD

How many homes are available in Columbia, MD?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
219208-5.0%

Summary: The Columbia real estate market had 208 homes for sale in November 2024, a 5.0% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 119
-18.2%
2 3129
-6.5%
3 8076
-5.0%
4 7575
0.0%
5+ 2219
-13.6%

Summary: The Columbia housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 18.2%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 6.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 5%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 13.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
8570-17.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

21 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

11 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

38 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. 54.3% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 70 homes were sold or pending in Columbia in November 2024, down by 17.6% month-over-month. Of the 70 sold homes, 30% were sold under asking, 16% were sold at asking, and 54% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Columbia, MD

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
14 Days17 Days+26.8%

Summary: Homes in Columbia had an average of 17 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 26.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

55 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

14 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, 70 homes were sold in Columbia; 79% of homes were sold within 30 days, 20% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 1% of homes were sold over 90 days.

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

Report Updated 14 Days Ago

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