Central Ohio Housing Report October 2024


Closings are up nearly 8 percent in October in the latest monthly report from Columbus REALTORS® October 2024 - Columbus Realtors

Sales in central Ohio remained steady into October as the region witnessed a 7.6% increase in closed sales and 3,047 new listings added to the market.

There were 2,539 home sales reported in the Columbus & Central Ohio Regional MLS last month, up from 2,360 sales in October 2023. This month’s sales closely mirrored September, when 2,508 homes changed hands.

The median sale price is up 3.3% year over year, checking in at $315,000. One bright spot for consumers is that the median sales price dropped 2.8% compared to last month, when the median sales price was $324,000.

“If you’re a potential home buyer or seller in central Ohio, we know that the market can be a little challenging at times,” said Columbus REALTORS® President Scott Hrabcak. “When sales, inventory, and prices are up, a REALTOR can provide expertise and navigate you through the process.”

Having a go getter agent is imperative, Connie works hard for her clients best interests. Buyers still struggle to get in contract, and especially in demand is single story homes.

Home buyers in October experienced, on average, a one percent discount at closing on the last list price received. Even better news for consumers is that there was a 3.1% discount based on the original list price received.

“For the first time in several years, we are seeing some price adjustments after the initial listing,” said Hrabcak. “That doesn’t mean that in-demand areas are not still receiving multiple offers or even selling for over asking, but this is a thread of good news for buyers.”

Through October, there were 4,880 homes for sale in the Columbus & Central Ohio Regional MLS. That is a 27.8% increase compared to October 2023. Homes lasted an average of 28 days on the market in October compared to 22 days on the market in 2023.

Grove City saw an 11 percent increase in sales year over year, with 164 closings. Another in-demand area is the Olentangy school district, which saw a 10 percent rise year over year with 109 closings. Additionally, Lancaster posted 69 closings, equaling a 68% increase year over year.

As we get closer to the end of 2024, this year continues to outperform 2023. There have been 24,409 sales this year compared to 23,568 sales through October 2023. That is a 3.6% increase in closed sales.

Connie sells new build, homes, helps her Sellers get top dollar and helps buyers find their dream homes, and serves all of Franklin, Delaware, Fayette, Licking, Madison, Marion, Morrow, Pickaway, and Union Counties and parts of Athens, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Fairfield, Hocking, Knox, Logan, Muskingum, Perry, and Ross counties.


Contact Connie Sadowski, Realtor with real estate questions  614-943-0025 Search for homes conniesadowski.com


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