Is Columbia County, OR a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Columbia County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Columbia County, OR

How much do homes in Columbia County, OR cost?

Median Sold Price

$454,416

$264/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$9,416(+2.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Columbia County have sold for 2.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Columbia County was $454,416 in November 2024, up 2.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $264.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $219.9K$245K
+11.4%
2 $313K$320K
+2.2%
3 $445K$454.3K
+2.1%
4 $500K$511K
+2.2%
5+ $505K$542K
+7.3%

Summary: Columbia County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 11.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 7.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Wahkiakum County
+5.9%
Clatsop County
+2.5%
Washington County
+2.2%
Columbia County
+2.1%
Cowlitz County
+1.7%

Housing Supply in Columbia County, OR

How many homes are available in Columbia County, OR?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
266238-10.5%

Summary: The Columbia County real estate market had 238 homes for sale in November 2024, a 10.5% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 77
0.0%
2 3940
+2.6%
3 127109
-14.2%
4 7061
-12.9%
5+ 2321
-8.7%

Summary: The Columbia County 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 increased by 2.6%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 14.2%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 12.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 8.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
5141-19.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

23 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Columbia County, you may be able to get a good deal. 56.1% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 41 homes were sold or pending in Columbia County in November 2024, down by 19.6% month-over-month. Of the 41 sold homes, 56% were sold under asking, 20% were sold at asking, and 24% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Columbia County, OR

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
47 Days67 Days+41.4%

Summary: Homes in Columbia County had an average of 67 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 41.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

21 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

8 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

12 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 41 homes were sold in Columbia County; 51% of homes were sold within 30 days, 20% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 29% 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 20 Days Ago

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