Is Columbus, MN a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Columbus is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since December 2023

At the same time last year, Columbus was a Buyer's Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Columbus, MN

How much do homes in Columbus, MN cost?

Median Sold Price

$465,389

$234/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

-$59,610(-11.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Columbus have sold for 11.4% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Columbus was $465,389 in December 2024, down 11.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $234.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 $421.4K$315K
-25.3%
3 $593K$465.3K
-21.5%
4 $525K$487.4K
-7.2%
5+ $535K$835K
+56.1%

Summary: Columbus housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 25.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 21.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 7.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 56.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Forest Lake
+2.3%
Forest Lake
+2.2%
Wyoming
0.0%
Wyoming
-0.7%
Columbus
-11.4%

Housing Supply in Columbus, MN

How many homes are available in Columbus, MN?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
2621-19.2%

Summary: The Columbus real estate market had 21 homes for sale in December 2024, a 19.2% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 33
0.0%
3 1311
-15.4%
4 75
-28.6%
5+ 32
-33.3%

Summary: The Columbus housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 15.4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 28.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 33.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
76-14.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

2 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Columbus, you could pay more than the asking price. 66.7% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 6 homes were sold or pending in Columbus in December 2024, down by 14.3% month-over-month. Of the 6 sold homes, 33% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and 67% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Columbus, MN

How long does it take to sell a home in Columbus, MN?

Average Sale Time

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
22 Days69 Days+216.7%

Summary: Homes in Columbus had an average of 69 days on market in Dec 2024, up by 216.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

3 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During December 2024, 6 homes were sold in Columbus; 50% of homes were sold within 30 days, 33% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 17% 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 4 Days Ago

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