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Housing in Columbus

Buying a home in Columbus

Redfin doesn’t report enough recent sales in Columbus to describe its market. Below: every site where Columbus homes are listed and what to check before you buy.

Before you buy in Columbus

Three things worth knowing

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Typical commute

The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Columbus.

Work & commute
Flood

Check the flood map

Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.

Natural hazards
Records

Look up any property

Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.

Selling, or renting out?

Post your home to Columbus, free

Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Columbus. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Columbus with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.

Questions about buying a home in Columbus

Where can I see homes for sale in Columbus?

Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Columbus’ MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Columbus.

Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).