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 October 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

$485,875

$244/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$36,187(+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 $485,875 in October 2024, up 8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $244.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $170K$199K
+17.1%
2 $270K$300K
+11.1%
3 $415K$440K
+6.0%
4 $575K$591.8K
+2.9%
5+ $775K$750K
-3.2%

Summary: Columbia housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 17.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 3.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Scaggsville
+12.3%
Columbia
+8.0%
Ellicott City
+4.7%
Ilchester
0.0%
Savage
-0.5%

Housing Supply in Columbia, MD

How many homes are available in Columbia, MD?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
218236+8.3%

Summary: The Columbia real estate market had 236 homes for sale in October 2024, a 8.3% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 1012
+20.0%
2 3436
+5.9%
3 7784
+9.1%
4 7378
+6.8%
5+ 2426
+8.3%

Summary: The Columbia housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 20%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
7483+12.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

18 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

14 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

51 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. 61.4% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 83 homes were sold or pending in Columbia in October 2024, up by 12.2% month-over-month. Of the 83 sold homes, 22% were sold under asking, 17% were sold at asking, and 61% 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

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
15 Days14 Days-4.0%

Summary: Homes in Columbia had an average of 14 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

71 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

12 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were 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 October 2024, 83 homes were sold in Columbia; 86% of homes were sold within 30 days, 14% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% 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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