Summer’s winding down, but the Columbus housing market is still bringing the heat. Whether you’re house hunting, daydreaming, or just love peeking inside other people’s kitchens (no judgment), here’s your monthly snapshot of what’s up in local real estate.
💸 Market Snapshot
- Median Sale Price: ~$299,000 (up ~3.1% year-over-year)
- Median Days on Market: ~42 days (about six days longer than last year)
- Hot Neighborhood to Watch: Bexley was recently named one of the hottest housing markets in the U.S.
🤩 Listing of the Month
If you’ve ever wanted to live inside a piece of art, 382 E Town St might be your chance. Listed at $1.295M, this French-inspired downtown beauty blends salvaged history with modern comfort — think original façade, iron railings, and antique doors paired with soaring ceilings, an open floor plan, and a kitchen built for your inner Julia Child.
There’s even a carriage house apartment over the garage (perfect for guests, tenants, or that business you keep talking about starting), and a backyard so lush with hydrangeas it feels like your own private park. Bonus: you’re steps from Topiary Park, meaning your daily dog walk just got very aesthetic.
📉 Price Surprise
New builds are commanding a massive premium—about $498K versus ~$309K for existing homes, a nearly $200K gap. No wonder renovation projects are getting more love these days.
📅 Local & Lifestyle Spotlight
The Eastland Mall area is finally getting a rebuild! “Eastland for Everyone” includes new housing, community spaces, and jobs—making it one to watch for future real estate ripple effects.
Featured image by collin williams on Unsplash.
